Milwaukee approves contentious Midtown Center redevelopment
Milwaukee’s City Plan Commission approved redevelopment of the long-vacant Midtown Center Walmart site after debate over a computing facility and library move.
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Whitewater intersection project enters final construction phase as mid-August completion target approaches
Construction continues at Franklin Street and W. Main Street in Whitewater, with Franklin Street closed south of the intersection, reduced lanes on W. Main Street and limited access to Mercyhealth.
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Brodhead receives $192,000 state grant for sensory-friendly splash pad
Brodhead has received a $192,000 Wisconsin grant for a planned splash pad designed with sensory-friendly features, barrier-free access and water-recirculation infrastructure.
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Beaver Dam council postpones impact-fee decision and considers 2027 feasibility study
The Beaver Dam Common Council discussed changes to water, sewer and park impact fees and proposed moving the issue to 2027.
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Madison Police Shooting Remains Under Independent State Investigation
A man died after a Madison police shooting July 22. Wisconsin DOJ investigators were still reviewing the case, with no substantive update reported July 24.
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Jefferson adopts amended plan for downtown, riverfront and housing redevelopment
Jefferson’s amended comprehensive plan identifies four potential redevelopment sites, encourages a broader downtown mix of uses and calls for a Riverwalk loop connecting key Rock River destinations.
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Winter School District referendum fails, with 60% voting no
Winter voters rejected a four-year operational referendum that sought $2 million annually for school safety, programs, maintenance and staffing.
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WisDOT plans four-mile WIS 164 resurfacing through Sussex beginning late summer 2026
A four-mile WIS 164 project will resurface pavement, update ADA curb ramps and replace traffic signals while keeping one lane open in each direction.
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Milwaukee County estimates courthouse replacement at $897 million
Milwaukee County’s updated courthouse plan estimates a $897 million replacement for the Public Safety Building, with relocation and demolition anticipated in 2028.
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Janesville Voters to Weigh Authority Over GM/JATCO Development
The Janesville City Council approved a November 2026 referendum tied to major redevelopment at the former GM/JATCO properties and an ongoing city planning process.
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Waukesha County Sets Review Step for Juno House Shelter Project
Waukesha County proposed $139,053.63 in CDBG funds for a garage and fence at Juno House Shelter, with federal review scheduled next.
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Madison Response Continues After Fatal Police Shooting Near Capitol
Protests and canceled or disrupted city events followed a fatal Madison police shooting near the Capitol as an independent state investigation continues.
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Winneconne school district continues $28.3 million facilities program as middle-school work advances
Winneconne voters approved $28.3 million for school facility improvements in 2023. Work at Winneconne Middle School includes classroom-area renovations, building-system upgrades and accessibility improvements, while three students have studied a possible future elementary-school concept.
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Middleton summer road projects continue through August, with work scheduled across the city
Middleton’s 2026 public-works construction schedule runs from July 6 through Aug. 30, while a separate road-treatment program targets substantial completion by Aug. 14.
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Highway 21 reconstruction continues through Omro, with work expected to finish by late August
Wisconsin DOT work on State Highway 21 remains active in Omro after the planned detour was shortened from 39 days to 20 days. The city’s capital plan also lists two separate infrastructure projects.
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Fox Point’s 2026 sewer-lining work continues through summer
Fox Point is rehabilitating approximately 5,500 linear feet of sanitary sewer main, with residents likely to see short-term traffic controls and receive advance door notices near active work areas.
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Oconomowoc advances fourth Olde Highlander phase with 93 additional homes
The Oconomowoc Common Council approved agreements for a fourth Olde Highlander phase, adding 93 homes within a planned 354-home development.
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Elkhorn reviews 43-home subdivision proposed near Voss Road and West Market Street
A proposed 43-lot subdivision near Voss Road and West Market Street remains under review after stormwater concerns delayed approval.
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Appleton pauses license-plate-reader program over privacy rules
Appleton paused its automated license-plate-reader program while officials develop rules for privacy, security, data access and police oversight.
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Racine Water Utility Reports Seasonal Taste and Odor Changes
Racine water customers may notice seasonal taste and odor changes as the utility tests water, flushes hydrants and awaits DNR treatment approval.
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Milwaukee Opens Northern Half of Harbor District Riverwalk
Milwaukee opened the northern half of the Harbor District Riverwalk on July 15, adding public waterfront access while work on the rest continues.
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Sheboygan annexation advances Northland Plastics headquarters plan
Sheboygan’s Plan Commission approved an annexation tied to Northland Plastics’ proposed headquarters relocation. The Common Council was scheduled to review it Aug. 3.