Paid downtown parking is now in effect in Eau Claire
Eau Claire’s downtown paid-parking program took effect August 1, with generally paid afternoon and evening hours, kiosk and Passport app payment options, and a listed $15 expired-meter citation.
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Oshkosh City Center project moves into due diligence and public-feedback phase
Oshkosh’s proposed City Center purchase remains contingent on due diligence, with property reviews, tenant communications and public input continuing before the expected September 30 checkpoint.
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Madison Council to Consider Police Oversight Changes After Fatal Shooting
Madison alderpersons are scheduled to take final action Aug. 4 on proposed changes to police oversight reporting, administrative rules and access to police records.
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Wisconsin Judge Rules Paper Absentee Ballots Violate Rights of Some Disabled Voters
A Wisconsin judge found the paper absentee system denies some disabled voters a private, independent vote, but did not order electronic ballots yet.
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Racine voters face August 11 referendum on $2 million for 11 police positions
Racine voters will decide August 11 whether to authorize up to $2 million annually beyond the city’s levy limit for 11 additional police positions and violence-prevention work.
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Sheboygan drivers face overlapping road closures as summer work continues
The Erie Avenue/North 25th Street/Wilgus Road intersection was scheduled to reopen after August 3, but Erie Avenue and several other Sheboygan streets remain restricted as summer projects continue.
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Menomonie Council Begins Public Review of Tighter Data Center Zoning Rules
Menomonie officials reviewed a July 29 draft amendment for the city’s I-4 Data Center Industrial district on August 3, but took no action. The proposal would add equipment setbacks and standards for lighting, landscaping, water, wastewater, noise, stormwater and traffic.
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DOJ sues Milwaukee over rules requiring federal officers to identify themselves
The Justice Department is challenging Milwaukee’s mask and identification rules, setting up a federal court fight over accountability and federal authority.
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Waukesha voters can still cast ballots early before the Aug. 11 primary
Waukesha city voters can vote early at City Hall through Aug. 7, with hours until 5 p.m. Friday. MyVote can verify polling places and ballots.
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Madison Police Body-Camera Request Moves Into 2027 Budget Review
Madison police are seeking $414,784 over three years for a phased body-camera rollout, but the request is not approved and operating costs, records rules and oversight remain unresolved.
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House Passes Stock-Trading Restrictions; Senate Path Unclear
The House passed H.R. 7008 on July 22. The GOP-led bill would restrict new stock purchases by lawmakers and require advance notice before covered sales.
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West Allis voters face August 11 partisan primary deadlines
West Allis voters have several deadlines before the Tuesday, August 11, 2026, partisan primary, followed by local absentee-ballot canvassing and result certification.
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FTC settlement could expand farmers’ right to repair John Deere equipment
A proposed FTC order would give farmers and independent repair shops access to dealer-level John Deere repair tools for 10 years, pending court approval.
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Oracle’s Wisconsin data-center fight moves into court over billions in financial guarantees
Oracle is challenging Wisconsin’s financial-support rules for very large electricity users in Ozaukee County court, where collateral costs and ratepayer risk could shape future data-center projects.
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Bayside’s planned WIS 32 resurfacing remains years away under current WisDOT schedule
WisDOT is proposing to resurface about 1.25 miles of WIS 32 in Bayside from Dean Road to Mohawk Road. Construction is currently scheduled for 2029, with a possible 2028 start only if funding becomes available.
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Justice Department Sues Milwaukee Over Federal Officer Mask Ordinance
The Justice Department sued Milwaukee over its officer-mask and identification ordinance, asking a federal judge to block enforcement against federal law-enforcement officers.
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What Madison voters should know before the Aug. 11 primary
Madison voters have one week to make a voting plan for the Aug. 11, 2026, primary, with absentee sites open through Aug. 7 and a court ruling limiting do-over requests after Mandela Barnes withdrew.
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WisDOT advances design for STH 70 work through Spooner
WisDOT is advancing design for a 2.24-mile STH 70 project in Spooner, including pavement replacement, intersection changes, drainage work, sidewalks and ADA curb ramps. The project remains in planning and design, with later right-of-way and PS&E milestones scheduled for 2029.
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Milwaukee’s Bronzeville Week continues through Aug. 8 with more than 25 cultural and community events
Milwaukee’s annual Bronzeville Week is scheduled for Aug. 1-8, bringing more than 25 events focused on African-American culture, history, art, commerce and entertainment to the Bronzeville area.
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Wisconsin unemployment falls to 3.3% as employment rises in June
Wisconsin’s preliminary June labor report showed 3,030,100 people employed, 3,041,000 nonfarm jobs and a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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Mandela Barnes exits Wisconsin Democratic governor primary days before voting
Mandela Barnes withdrew from Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor on July 30, less than two weeks before the Aug. 11 partisan primary, following a state Democratic Party review of past allegations of inappropriate behavior.
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Milwaukee council approves citizen-led panel intended to direct public-safety funding
Milwaukee’s Common Council approved creation of a citizen-led panel intended to direct public-safety funding, according to the council’s July 31 news-release listings.