Milwaukee Crime Update: Milwaukee police identified Kristy A. Syed, 42, as the woman found dead in an alley after a July 5 shooting on South 10th Street; police say a person of interest was also found dead and no additional suspects are being sought. Public Safety Trends: City and county officials say homicides and non-fatal shootings are down in the first half of 2026, with 49 homicides versus 70 last year, and non-fatal shootings dropping from 272 to 199. Immigration Oversight: Milwaukee Common Council members asked police to investigate reports of masked ICE agents using a police district station parking lot, citing the city’s facial-covering rules for officers. Courts & Immigration: Former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan is set for sentencing Wednesday after a felony obstruction conviction tied to helping an immigrant evade a planned federal immigration arrest. UW Governance: A new trove of messages highlights a rift between UW System Regents and president Jay Rothman ahead of his April dismissal. Brewers Basepaths: Milwaukee swept St. Louis in a doubleheader, winning 4-3 and 10-2, with Luis Lara called up for his MLB debut. Sports & Local Life: Wisconsin’s new athletic director Shawn Eichorst shared his NIL mindset and goals after returning to Madison. Weather Alert: The Upper Midwest faces a flash-flood threat Wednesday into Thursday as heavy rain rates could overwhelm drainage in parts of Wisconsin and nearby states.