AGP Executive Report

Democratic Primary Fight: Wisconsin voters head to Tuesday’s partisan primary, with the Democratic governor race spotlighting Francesca Hong’s progressive surge against the establishment. Election Rules: Kenosha’s clerk warns voters not to use stickers on ballots, saying they can jam tabulators and delay results. Health & Safety: Wisconsin health officials report rising deer tick illness, with anaplasmosis cases near a 10-year high, and urge tick checks and bug spray. Medicaid & Child Care: Head Start leaders say proposed federal rule changes would deregulate staffing and supports, hitting rural Wisconsin; meanwhile, doctors warn a new Medicaid work requirement creates conflicts in patient care decisions. Disaster Aid: Gov. Tony Evers says Wisconsin is appealing a Trump administration denial of FEMA disaster relief after April storms and flooding, including needs in Racine County. Water & Data Centers: Residents in Beaver Dam-area data center plans raise concerns about water flow and quality; Milwaukee Water Works also cut fluoride due to shortage. Sports: Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski hit 200 strikeouts fast, and Milwaukee beat the Twins 4-3 in 10 innings; they start a Padres series tonight. Local Living: Farm Wisconsin reopens its corn maze and sunflower field for the fall season, and a yard-garden guide urges prioritizing watering for containers, baskets, and developing vegetables.

Milwaukee Public Safety: Milwaukee police are investigating three overnight shootings that left three people dead and two others injured, including two fatalities near 21st and Pierce and another death in the Roosevelt Grove area near 39th and Townsend; investigators are asking for tips. Brewers Baseball: The Brewers beat the Twins 4-3 in 10 innings as Jake Bauers’ walk-off single capped a wild finish, with Luis Lara making a key leaping catch and Jacob Misiorowski striking out nine; Milwaukee also celebrated Misiorowski reaching 200 strikeouts for the first time this season. Sports Loss: Don Nelson, the Milwaukee Bucks’ historic coach and an NBA Hall of Famer, died at 86. Wisconsin Politics: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declined to endorse Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, urging voters to focus on current positions amid renewed scrutiny of Hong’s past comments. Weather/Travel Safety: A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after a crash on US 53; state patrol said alcohol impairment may have played a role. Community Notes: Door Creek Park in Madison-area news installed window dots to reduce bird strikes.

Wisconsin Politics: Voters are weighing Democratic socialist Francesca Hong’s far-left agenda in the run-up to the state’s key governor primary, with critics and supporters arguing over issues like public safety and her past remarks. Campaign Spotlight: Veteran strategist James Carville is taking aim at Hong after resurfaced comments about canceling Thanksgiving. Milwaukee Crime: Police are investigating a deadly double shooting on the south side that left two men dead, and a separate fatal shooting in the Roosevelt Grove neighborhood. Weather: Sunday brings a strong storm threat in southeastern Wisconsin, with heavy rain, damaging winds, and an isolated tornado possible; storms may linger into midweek. Sports (Milwaukee): The Brewers host the Twins for the series finale, leaning on ace Jacob Misiorowski as Milwaukee looks to even things up. State Fair & Food: Wisconsin State Fair dairy coverage continues, including a look at where the fair’s milk comes from, while fish fry regulars brace for higher prices as costs rise. Local Business & Privacy: Cudahy’s Eagle Sport Range removed Flock cameras after privacy concerns and contract disputes.

Sports & Local Economy: The Milwaukee Brewers made a bullpen shakeup Saturday, designating Bryse Wilson for assignment and calling up Lyon Richardson from Triple-A as the team pushes through a heavy stretch of games. State Politics: Gov. Tony Evers is appealing the Trump administration’s denial of federal disaster relief tied to April storms and flooding, with Racine County still seeking help. Weather & Safety: Wisconsin is seeing another active stretch—southeast Wisconsin faces a Sunday storm risk with heavy rain and localized flooding possible, and the state has already logged 46 tornadoes this year, tying 2010 for the second-most tornado touchdowns. Milwaukee Community: The Third Ward Moon Festival marked the Historic Third Ward Association’s 50th anniversary with a large moon installation, while Wellpoint Care Network expanded its Back-to-School Bash with 2,000 backpacks for families. Health & Youth: A Middleton “Aviation and Autos” fundraiser brought together car and aviation fans to support children’s health care across Wisconsin. Crime & Courts: A Milwaukee woman was sentenced to 25 years for her role in a 2025 Bar 107 shooting, and a Milwaukee man received six years for a police chase that ended in a crash into a porch.

Wisconsin Politics & Primaries: With the partisan primary Tuesday, Waukesha County voters are choosing nominees for governor and other races, while election officials urge people to double-check registration and sample ballots. Democratic Fundraising Scrutiny: Investigators allege ActBlue filings for Wisconsin seniors show “smurfing,” with claims of inflated donation amounts and possible identity theft and money laundering. Milwaukee Crime & Courts: A Franklin man’s motion to dismiss felony kidnapping charges was denied; prosecutors say he allegedly planned a sexual assault after a traffic stop and the victim contacted 911. Public Safety: The Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers to display license plates properly and keep registrations current. Road Work: Germantown’s Esquire Estates reconstruction starts Aug. 17 with full closures and work expected to finish Nov. 15. Sports (Milwaukee): The Brewers host the Twins Saturday night after Minnesota’s Kaelen Culpepper homered in his debut and helped the Twins rally to an 8-6 win. Weather: Mostly sunny Saturday; storms and possible severe weather return Sunday into midweek.

Milwaukee Courts: Joseph Guadalupe Macias, 23, accused of breaking into and beating a 99-year-old Milwaukee woman, is headed to trial after waiving a preliminary hearing and facing felony charges including battery to an elder. Storm Fallout: Gov. Tony Evers ordered enforcement against price gouging in four storm-hit counties and appealed FEMA’s denial of public assistance for others. Democratic Primary Watch: A new poll shows Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong leading the Wisconsin governor race, while campaign finance reports show Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley raised more money in the pre-primary period. Election Rules: A county clerk reminded voters that stickers on ballots aren’t authorized under Wisconsin law and can disrupt tabulators. Milwaukee Public Safety: MPD has applied to move into the former Duke’s on Water bar site on Water Street, as leaders push for more downtown presence. Local Construction: Wisconsin Dells Parkway construction begins a three-year overhaul with phased road closures and navigation help for visitors. Sports: Twins placed Joe Ryan on the injured list with a left glute strain and promoted Kaelen Culpepper.

Aviation Safety: The NTSB says a plane crash near Baraboo-Dells Airport happened after the engine stopped responding to commands during landing, with visibility affected by wildfire smoke. Severe Weather & Recovery: An EF-3 tornado hit Appleton’s southwest side last month, and crews and residents are still clearing debris and restoring power. Milwaukee Justice & Courts: Milwaukee prosecutors charged former Radio Milwaukee leader Jordan Lee with first-degree sexual assault of a child; separately, a West Bend man, Melvin Hintson-Reed, was convicted in a stabbing case involving his ex-girlfriend and her daughter. Elections: Early voting wraps up this weekend ahead of Tuesday’s Aug. 11 primary, with key registration and in-person absentee deadlines. State Government: Wisconsin is preparing for new BadgerCare Plus work requirements tied to federal changes, with notifications starting this month. Transportation: WisDOT plans overnight Highway 60 closures next week for milling and paving tied to the I-41 interchange project. Local Life: West Bend artist Ellie Klug painted a koi-fish mural inside the Centrum Building, adding color for tenants.

Voting & Elections: In Eau Claire, in-person absentee voting for Wisconsin’s partisan primary is in the final stretch, with hundreds turning out daily as Election Day prep ramps up for Tuesday. Milwaukee Water: Milwaukee Water Works has cut fluoride in drinking water roughly in half due to supply-chain disruptions, saying the remaining amount is still safe and will last a few months. State Politics: Gov. Tony Evers is questioning Francesca Hong’s electability, while Hong backtracks on older social media comments tied to “Cancel Thanksgiving” and other controversies. Madison Protests: Madison police cleared an encampment tied to the Corey Ruiz case, and candidates are trading views on arrests and next steps. Public Safety: Milwaukee’s 911 call-center problems are under scrutiny after employees raised concerns about training and response. Crime & Courts: A former Milwaukee gas station security guard was sentenced to life in prison in a shooting case, and another Milwaukee defendant pleaded guilty in a child sex-crime matter. Community & Housing: The city is moving forward on 94 affordable homes in Amani after approving $3.6 million in TIF support. Sports: The Brewers beat the Pirates 5-2 as Dustin May won his Milwaukee debut with help from homers by Chourio and Sánchez. Health & Education: Wisconsin Head Start leaders warn proposed federal changes could disrupt staffing and services for kids with disabilities. Local Life: The Wisconsin State Fair opened with drier conditions than last year’s flood chaos.

AI Power Push: We Energies has started three renewable and battery projects in Rock, Grant/Iowa, and Walworth counties—about half of the capacity is earmarked to feed Vantage Data Centers’ massive Port Washington AI campus. Public Safety & Accountability: Madison’s police bodycam debate is back in focus after the Corey Ruiz killing, with city leaders weighing funding while activists argue cameras aren’t enough. Health Access: A $24,000 Women’s Fund of Greater La Crosse grant is expanding Bridges Health pop-up clinics for older rural women across parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Local Government & Elections: Wisconsin’s Aug. 11 secretary of state GOP primary is set to narrow the field of four candidates ahead of the general-election matchup with Milwaukee Common Council member JoCasta Zamarripa. Milwaukee Community News: Bay View’s South Shore Beach is seeing cleaner water after a federally funded move and restoration, with new data showing better odds of meeting E. coli limits. Business: East Side Lumber has merged with Bliffert Lumber to strengthen the companies’ southeastern Wisconsin footprint.

Tragedy in Winneconne: A Wisconsin father and his two daughters were found dead hours after their divorce hearing, with police saying there’s no public threat and the investigation is ongoing. Milwaukee Court: A jury convicted 20-year-old Darius Boldery of homicide and other charges tied to a fatal head-on crash after a high-speed chase. Governor’s Race: Gov. Tony Evers backed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, saying he’s the only Democrat who can beat Tom Tiffany, as the Aug. 11 primary nears. Public Safety: Evers ordered flags half-staff Aug. 10 to honor Eau Claire firefighter Bryce Jungbluth, who died in the line of duty. Health & Food Safety: A man says he became ill with cyclosporiasis after eating at a Taco Bell, and plans to sue. Sports & Local Life: Milwaukee’s Brewers return to action vs. Pittsburgh, while Milwaukee’s downtown housing push moves forward with a plan to convert an office tower into apartments.

Wisconsin Primary Countdown: Voters head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 11 for partisan primaries, with early absentee voting running through Aug. 9 and polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; key races include the Democratic governor contest and the GOP primary for Wisconsin’s 7th District. Governor Race Watch: With Mandela Barnes out and other Democrats dropping out, the Democratic field is now centered on Francesca Hong and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, plus Joel Brennan and Kelda Roys. Milwaukee Housing Dispute: Three Milwaukee roommates say they lost more than $1,000 after a Highgrove move-in delay and a deposit that wasn’t returned, tied to a broader legal fight involving the landlord. Health Care Fight: Wisconsin DOJ joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging a federal rule that could weaken Affordable Care Act protections and raise costs for some enrollees. Local Business & Tech: Milwaukee’s Potawatomi-owned Data Holdings continues to draw attention as the state debates data centers, while Wisconsin’s new campaign finance dashboard aims to make filings easier to search ahead of the Aug. 11 primary. Weather: Wednesday in Milwaukee looks cooler with light, hit-or-miss rain and a few rumbles of thunder possible.

Brewers-Pirates: Milwaukee bounced back after the opener, with Antonio Senzatela making his Brewers debut and the Crew pushing for a series-evening win at American Family Field. Milwaukee Politics: Gov. Tony Evers says Francesca Hong “probably can’t” beat Tom Tiffany in November, while Crowley leans on labor support in the final stretch of the Democratic primary. Education: MMSD named five school leaders for 2026-27, aiming to strengthen school-family relationships. 3rd District Primary: Rebecca Cooke campaigned in Eau Claire ahead of the Aug. 11 Democratic primary against Emily Berge, pitching lower costs, anti-corruption, and support for agriculture and small business. State Elections Prep: Rock County poll workers tested election equipment as early voting continues and in-person turnout is expected to rise. Public Safety & Environment: Waunakee Utilities avoided fines after a sewer overflow, but the DNR flagged reporting delays. Sports & Community: A new Milwaukee sports bar proposal would bring dart and pool leagues to the North Side. Elections & Voting Access: Wisconsin DOJ joined a lawsuit challenging Trump administration changes that would expand access to sensitive TANF recipient data.

Brewers-Pirates: Pittsburgh kept rolling over Milwaukee, winning 4-3 Monday as Spencer Horwitz’s bases-clearing double fueled another Pirates edge in the series opener. Game Day: The Brewers return to FOX6 Tuesday with “Crew Tuesday,” plus the 50-50 Raffle spotlight as Milwaukee hosts the Pirates at 6:30 p.m. Politics & Money: Former gubernatorial candidate Sara Rodriguez’s latest finance filing raises legality questions after a $52,900 reimbursement to a nonprofit for “funds borrowed from C4 in error.” Food Access: Gov. Tony Evers urged the Trump administration to rescind a new SNAP rule that could make thousands of stores ineligible, threatening access to basic food for Wisconsin families, kids, and seniors. Rural Infrastructure: Wisconsin DOT selected 101 local bridge and culvert projects under a new small-structures program to help rural roads move ag and forestry products. Farming: UW-Madison Extension warns Wisconsin farmers that herbicide-resistant weeds like waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are still a major threat to yields. Weather Watch: South Central Wisconsin faces more unsettled conditions with showers and storms possible, then improving skies midweek.

Brewers Deadline Moves: Milwaukee added pitching depth by trading for Cardinals right-hander Dustin May and lefty JoJo Romero, while also picking up reliever Antonio Senzatela from the Rockies in separate deadline deals. Door County Search Turns Tragic: Authorities found the bodies of two missing Illinois kayakers near Washington Island. Local Safety & Police Work: Milwaukee police reunited a 2-year-old found alone with family, and arrested a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 64-year-old bicyclist, with Flock cameras cited in the investigation. Election Watch: Wisconsin officials are warning that USPS delays could keep some absentee ballots from arriving in time for the Aug. 11 primary. State Fair Countdown: Vendors and staff are setting up for the Wisconsin State Fair’s Aug. 6 opening, with fairgrounds activity ramping up across West Allis. Food Assistance Pressure: New reporting says thousands of Wisconsinites have lost SNAP access, squeezing local food banks. FBI on Fraud Prevention: FBI Director Kash Patel met with Wisconsin law enforcement in Eau Claire to push scam and fraud reporting. Weather & Recovery: One week after an EF-3 tornado hit Menasha/Fox Crossing, cleanup and repairs continue.

Milwaukee Accountability: Two Milwaukee emergency dispatchers were placed on administrative leave after a delayed response to a 99-year-old woman attacked in her home; recordings show calls tied to a Life Alert system starting around 5:15 a.m., but police weren’t dispatched for about three hours. Public Safety & Courts: Wisconsin OWI convictions hit an all-time high in 2024 and stayed elevated in 2025, according to a Wisconsin Policy Forum study. State Politics: Wisconsin’s BadgerCare Plus work requirements are set to begin in 2027 for childless adults under 65, with officials warning about 60,000 people are at immediate risk of losing coverage. Elections Integrity: Green Bay outlined new procedures to prevent duplicate absentee ballots from being counted twice, after a prior mailing issue ahead of the Aug. 11 election. Infrastructure & Weather: Evers and WisDOT announced nearly $30M for rural culverts and small bridges; meanwhile, southeast Wisconsin faces renewed rain and storm chances midweek.

Immigration Courts: A federal appeals court in Chicago rejected the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy, a ruling that could let some immigrants in Wisconsin seek bond hearings. Madison Protest Watch: Far-left activists set up an “autonomous zone” in Madison tied to the Corey Ruiz police shooting, with city officials providing limited services like portable restrooms. Democratic Primary Politics: Francesca Hong drew major attention at a South Milwaukee rally, with Ilhan Omar and streamer Hasan Piker campaigning alongside her. AI Data Center Fight: Wisconsin State Treasurer candidate Dylan Helmenstine backed a one-year moratorium on new AI data centers, calling for stronger transparency and environmental rules. Public Safety: Milwaukee police say 11-year-old Kylah Allen has been found safe after a missing-person alert. Wildlife: The Wisconsin DNR is recruiting residents for deer and game bird surveys. Sports (Milwaukee): The Brewers fell 3-0 to the Angels as Jacob Misiorowski faced a rough early inning and Milwaukee’s offense managed only five hits.