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The Brewers have acquired reliever Joakim Soria and cash from the White Sox for two prospects. Left-handed pitcher Kodi Medeiros, the Brewers No. 13-ranked prospect, and right-hander Wilber Perez are headed to the White Sox in the deal. Soria, 34, is 0-3 with a 2.56 ERA, 16 saves, 49 strikeouts and a .230 opponents average (35-152) in 40 relief appearances this season, his first with the White Sox. Source: WRJC.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

A 17 year veteran of the Milwaukee Police Department was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon. Police chief Alfonso Morales says Michael Michalski was shot and killed by a suspect as officers were conducting a warrant check for drug and weapons violations. “When the officers approached, they did encounter the suspect at the residence, and the suspect […] Source: WRN.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

The Green Bay Packers start training camp practices today (Thursday) with two starters already sidelined.  Both outside linebacker Nick Perry and right tackle Bryan Bulaga have been placed on the physically unable to perform — or, PUP list.  Perry is dealing with an ankle injury but should be okay by the start of the season.  Bulaga is recovering from a knee injury.  His situation is more uncertain and it isn’t clear when he might be able to return.  Players arrived Wednesday to take their physical examinations. Source: WRJC.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

There will be a blood drive at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston from 9 am to 2 pm on Tuesday, July 31. Each donation made at Mile Bluff could touch the lives of up to three people in the community.  All attempting donors will receive tickets to the Wisconsin State Fair. You can help someone in need.  Make a blood donation on July 31 during the drive at Mile Bluff Medical Center.  To reserve your spot, call the Blood Center of Wisconsin at 1-877-232-4376 or log-on to www.bcw.edu/milebluff to make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.   Requirements for being a blood donor: Be at least 17 years old (16-year-olds

A motorcycle accident took place on July 25th at approximately 9:00pm. The accident occurred on Orchard Rd near Apple Ln in the town of Viroqua. Nicholas H. Smythe age 30 of rural Desoto, WI was operating a motorcycle southbound on Orchard Rd. when several deer ran out in front of him. He struck one of them and lost control of the motorcycle. Smythe was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained injuries from the crash. He was wearing a helmet and was transported to Vernon Memorial Hospital by Tri-State Ambulance. He was later transported to Gunderson Health System to be treated for his injuries. The accident remains under investigation. Source: WRJC.com