Madison police shooting remains under homicide investigation
The Wisconsin DOJ is investigating the fatal July 22 shooting of Corey Ruiz as Madison officials face protests, scrutiny and questions about missing body-camera footage.
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Bluemound Road construction continues through Aug. 28 in Brookfield area
Waukesha County’s 2026 construction project on County Highway JJ, or Bluemound Road, covers the route from Pewaukee Road to U.S. 18 and includes the Town of Brookfield.
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Rice Lake moves August council and finance meeting because of fall primary
Rice Lake officials moved the regular August 11 Common Council and Finance Committee meeting to August 13 because the original date is Wisconsin Fall Primary Election Day.
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Highway work near Dickeyville enters its scheduled July 2026 completion window
WisDOT lists construction on the Kieler-to-Dickeyville segment through July 2026, while a separate Dickeyville-to-Belmont project is planned for 2026 letting.
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Grant County weighs moratorium on data-center development
The Grant County Board of Supervisors’ June 16 packet included discussion and possible action on Resolution 2026-14, but the available records do not show whether the proposal passed.
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Mequon council to consider five-year extension of city water-utility operating contract
The Mequon Common Council is scheduled to consider extending City Water, LLC’s contract to operate the Mequon Water Utility for five years.
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La Crosse Water Utility proposes rate increase after 2024 review
The La Crosse Water Utility proposed a rate increase July 21 after a review that began in 2024. The amount and timing remain unspecified.
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WisDOT advances Whitehall–Osseo highway project for design and construction planning
A June 1, 2026, WisDOT solicitation identifies a U.S. 53 project between State Highway 121 East and U.S. Highway 10 East, with single-lane traffic and temporary signals planned during construction.
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Stevens Point begins nine-stage Business 51 reconstruction through fall 2027
A full closure is in place on part of Business 51 as Stevens Point starts a nine-stage road and utility reconstruction project expected to continue through fall 2027.
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Wales schedules hearing on conditional-use amendment for Oak Crest property
The Wales Plan Commission scheduled a July 28, 2026, public hearing on a request to add an accessory storage garage at 110 Oak Crest Drive.
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Hubertus officials consider eliminating Architectural Review Board
The Village of Richfield placed possible elimination of its Architectural Review Board on the May 26, 2026 agenda for a meeting held at 4128 Hubertus Road in Hubertus.
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FAA Expands Mobile Departure-Clearance System to More U.S. Airports
The FAA will add airports in Wisconsin and Kansas to its Mobile Clearance evaluation and allow pilots to cancel instrument-flight plans through flight applications beginning in August 2026.
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Milwaukee Expands Residency Incentive for City Employees
Milwaukee’s 2026 salary ordinance includes a 4% residency allowance, while officials promote a targeted public-safety initiative tied to recruitment.
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Fennimore FFA earns 2026 statewide certification for agriculture-literacy program
Fennimore FFA and teacher Shelby Mitchell were recognized July 21 as one of 43 Wisconsin chapters to receive 2026 Certified FFA Food for America status.
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Madison cancels signature events after fatal police shooting
Madison postponed a community listening session and changed or canceled summer events after the fatal July 22 police shooting of Corey Ruiz.
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Germantown Postpones Indefinitely Review of Proposed 24-Unit StorageShop Development
The Village of Germantown has postponed indefinitely a proposed StorageShop USA project involving 24 warehouse, office and workshop condominium units near Spaten Court.
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Plover Public-Safety Building Plans Move Into Bidding Process
Plans for new public-safety buildings in Plover have gone out to bid, with proposals due July 7, 2026, before the project is expected to return to the Village Board.
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Sauk City plans Water Street replacement project for 2027-28 construction window
The Village of Sauk City is publicly developing a Water Street replacement project targeted for construction in 2027-28, but cost, scope, funding and exact dates have not yet been published in the available notice.
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Wisconsin Dells school district schedules Aug. 10 budget hearing and annual meeting
The School District of Wisconsin Dells will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2026-27 budget at 6 p.m. Aug. 10, followed by the district’s annual meeting.
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WIS 161 Resurfacing and ADA Work Underway in Iola, With Local Access Maintained
WisDOT is resurfacing 10.3 miles of WIS 161 and rebuilding pedestrian curb ramps in Iola during the 2026 construction season. Separate village chip-sealing work affects two local street segments.
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Glendale weighs shared public-works and salt-storage projects with Shorewood and Whitefish Bay
Shorewood is exploring a future public-works facility on Glendale-owned Hubbard Street parcels, while three municipalities are considering shared road-salt storage at Glendale’s public-works yard.
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West Allis Fire Merger Enters Implementation Phase
West Allis and Wauwatosa have begun implementing Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue after approving a joint department agreement in February.