Milwaukee, WI|News|
Wisconsin High Schools Mull Negative Virus Test As Prom Caveat
Quickly, your 5-minute start for a smart Wednesday, includes a baby fighting for life, a ban on chokeholds, and St. Patrick’s Day events.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Wisconsin Fish Fry, Pizza Combine In One Lent-Friendly Creation
Forget the fork with this fish fry. If Wisconsin-based Ian's Pizza has a say, a golden brown pizza crust is all you need.
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Pensacola, FL|News|
Mom, Daughter Rigged Homecoming Court Vote; Face Charges: Police
A Florida assistant principal's daughter was elected homecoming queen after the pair used school records to cast fake votes, police say.
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Across America, US|News|
As Millions Go Hungry, Here’s How We Can Reduce U.S. Food Waste
A new report estimates more than 17 percent of the world's food supply is wasted. In the United States, that number is doubled.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Large Brush Fire Closes Swamp Road: Police
Multiple fire departments are working to extinguish the fire in Wrightstown, according to Newtown township police.
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South Side, IL|News|
Chicago Police Officer Shot In Face Outside Station: Report
The shooting happened in the parking lot of Chicago's 6th District station, according to a report.
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Cleveland, OH|News|
Fire Rekindled In Ohio 4-Year-Old Marking One Year Cancer-Free
Azraella Parker recently celebrated a year cancer-free. Despite the coronavirus, the little girl’s made some big dreams come true.
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Toms River, NJ|News|
Winds Fuel Large Fire Off Garden State Parkway: Reports
UPDATE: The Ocean County Sheriff's Office has asked residents to avoid the area near Airport Road and Cedar Bridge in Lakewood.
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Across America, US|News|
Rescue Aid Package May Reduce Inequality, But For How Long?
Hailed as the biggest anti-poverty package in generations, the American Rescue Plan's boldest measures are only temporary.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham Apartment Shooting Leaves 41-Year-Old Father Dead
Birmingham police are searching for the suspect, who reportedly fled the scene following the shooting.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Chicago River Dyed Green In St. Patrick's Day Surprise
The Chicago St. Paddy's Day festivities continue with a live-streamed parade from 2-3 p.m. Saturday.
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Cleveland, OH|News|
Trump’s Name May Land On Ohio’s Mosquito Lake State Park
Quickly, your smart start to the weekend, includes the reopening of city pools, a school bomb threat, and the return of BrewBoat.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
'Sex Survey’ Sent To WI 10th Graders Not Authorized, School Says
Quickly, your smart start to the weekend, includes a vaccine "honor system," a body pulled from Lake Michigan, and a meteor.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Matthew McConaughey, Al Roker Surprise Meals On Wheels Recipient
McConaughey, who this week teased a possible run for Texas governor, paid the visit to 93-year-old Jessie Norwood of Austin.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NY Grandma Gets Prescription To Hug Granddaughter Post-Vaccine
For Evelyn Shaw, hugging her granddaughter wasn't just necessary after a year of isolation — it was doctor's orders.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
'Hunters And Angels' Help Eligible Wisconsinites Get Vaccine
Quickly, your 5-minute update for the day, includes Brewers tickets, a body in the Milwaukee River, and parents adopting their 23rd child.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Rittenhouse Trial Delayed; New Date Not 'Written In Stone’
Quickly, your 5-minute read for a smart start today, includes electric scooters, a call for release, and new Milwaukee Bucks gear.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Police Stop Man From Jumping To His Death: Watch
"Everything begins with a first step onto this side," one officer is heard telling the man.
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Across America, US|News|
U.S. News Reveals 2021 Best States Ranking
The annual ranking by U.S. News & World report evaluates each state’s economy, education system, fiscal stability and more.
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Across America, US|News|
Pandemic Saved U.S. Drivers Time, Money: 2020 Traffic Scorecard
Three U.S. cities are still among the most congested in the world, according to this year’s scorecard by traffic analytics company INRIX.
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