AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Health: DHS confirmed first West Nile Virus activity in Wisconsin this year after mosquitoes from Milwaukee County tested positive and a wild bird from Bayfield County was found with the virus; no human cases reported so far. Air Quality Crisis: Canadian wildfire smoke pushed Wisconsin into hazardous air again, with Milwaukee hitting record-breaking AQI levels above 600 and an advisory urging residents to stay indoors and limit exertion as conditions linger into Friday. Local Government: Brookfield Mayor Steve Ponto is expected to return to office Aug. 24 after a May leave of absence, with City Council President Gary Mahkorn serving as acting mayor. Sports Business: The NBA is reviewing the Milwaukee Bucks’ reported four-year, $64 million contract with guard Gary Trent Jr. over possible salary-cap circumvention concerns. Milwaukee Crime: The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating about 20 shots fired at Tiefenthaler Park that damaged nearby homes, with no reported injuries. Community & Culture: Eau Claires Festival returns to Eau Claire July 24-25 at Carson Park, bringing Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon and other acts back to the hometown stage.
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