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1 dead, 6 injured in shooting at California Spirit Halloween

In a tragic incident that has shaken the community, a shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in California left one person dead and six others injured. The sun had just set on a warm autumn evening, and families were out enjoying the festive atmosphere of the mall when chaos erupted. Witnesses...

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What's the most popular Halloween candy in Wisconsin?

You can't celebrate Halloween without candy.And the U.S. buys a lot of it.According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend about $4.1 billion on candy this year.So, what's the most popular sweet treat in Wisconsin?What's the best-selling Halloween candy in Wisconsin?According to...

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1957 World Series champ from Port Washington reacts to Milwaukee's new title

As the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their franchise's first championship with a downtown parade, one man watching from his Port Washington home knows the moment better than most.John DeMerit won the 1957 World Series with the Milwaukee Bravesand until this week, he was on the last Milwaukee...

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WATCH: Brewers World Series parade best moments

The Brewers celebrated their 2026 World Series championship with a parade from the heart of downtown Milwaukee to the lakefront. Enjoy some special moments from FOX6's coverage below!Interviews with BrewersFOX6 interviewed Sal Frelick, Aaron Ashby, Brandon Woodruff, Pat Murphy and William Contreras...

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Submit your ideas for 2027 Future Workforce Summit breakout sessions

BizTimes Media is seeking breakout session proposals for its Future Workforce Summit, bringing together employers, educators and community organizations to explore how they can prepare young people for the workforce and strengthen southeastern Wisconsin’s talent pipeline. The summit will take place...

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Brewers win World Series: Milwaukee-area businesses offer free food and drinks

Local businesses are celebrating the Brewers' first World Series championship with giveaways across southeast Wisconsin.

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Business•Yesterday

Milwaukee Record Cat Of The Week: Princess

Milwaukee Record is working in partnership with Urban Cat Coalition to help find loving homes for area cats. Each week, we—with generous sponsorship from Skilos, A Family Pet Store—plan to highlight a feline friend that’s currently up for adoption by naming it “Milwaukee Record’s Cat Of The Week.”...

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Business•Yesterday

BizTimes editor talks on Channel 12 about the business impact from the World Series

BizTimes editor Andrew Weiland joins the 4 p.m. newscast on WISN-TV Channel 12 each week to discuss the latest business headlines in southeastern Wisconsin. He made an appearance on Thursday to talk about how the Milwaukee Brewers appearance, and victory, in the World Series is impacting businesses...

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Business•Yesterday

First Choice Dental acquires Milwaukee Dental Partners

First Choice Dental, a multi-specialty dental group serving customers in southern and southeastern Wisconsin, has acquired Milwaukee Dental Partners, a three-practice dental group serving Washington and Ozaukee counties. As a result, Oakbrook Dental in West Bend, Jackson Family Dentistry in Jackson...

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Business•Yesterday

Brewers fans flood Brookfield stores for World Series gear

Retailers saw checkout lines reach an hour and 20 minutes for Brewers championship apparel.

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Business•Yesterday

Brewers fans rush to buy World Series merchandise after historic win

Brewers fans celebrated the team’s first World Series title by flocking to stores across Milwaukee to purchase championship merchandise and share their excitement with the community.

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