Good morning, Wisconsin. Here's what you need to know today.
Here we go: some of the hottest weather we've seen this summer is coming our way over the next few days. Expect a mix of clouds and sun today with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s for many. The humidity will be thick so that's going to make it feel even hotter. We'll have a south wind around 5-10mph.
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1. What was the Bucks win worth? Try $100,000,000
In a matter of days, the number of people around the world who now have an extremely positive view of the city of Milwaukee and state of Wisconsin likely increased exponentially thanks to the Milwaukee Bucks' wins on the court and the images of the city surrounding it.
2. Spectrum News 1's favorite moments from the Bucks' NBA championship parade and celebrations
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3. Conservatives speaking up for COVID-19 vaccinations amid delta variant surge
In recent days, Sen. Mitch McConnell, Rep. Steve Scalise and Fox News host Sean Hannity have urged people to roll up their sleeves. Public health officials have repeatedly noted that the surge in cases — triple what they were just three weeks ago — is mostly affecting the unvaccinated.
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Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis holds up a belt during a parade celebrating the Milwaukee Bucks' NBA Championship basketball team Thursday in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
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