Elections & Local Power: In Wisconsin Dells, governor and attorney general candidates for 2026 told county leaders how they’d work with local governments—Crowley and Kaul pitching “seat at the table” cooperation, while Tiffany and Toney pushed more local control and less state mandate pressure. UW–Milwaukee Redevelopment: The Waukesha County Business Alliance backed the county-approved plan to redevelop the UW–Milwaukee at Waukesha campus into mixed housing, saying it’s key for workforce and regional competitiveness. Big Ten Football, Streaming Only: Wisconsin opens Big Ten play at Penn State in a 5 p.m. ET game that’s streaming-exclusive on Peacock; Penn State also listed multiple starters out and several as game-time decisions. School Funding Fight: State Superintendent Jill Underly urged changes to Wisconsin’s school funding formula, saying most districts now rely on referendums and need more state aid. Milwaukee Public Schools Under Scrutiny: MPS faces a federal Title VI investigation tied to how discipline practices may have considered race. Public Safety & Community: Milwaukee saw two overnight shootings injure three people; in Columbia County, a man got 90 days for shooting a dog. Health & Tech: UCLA Health will lead a national, federally funded AI effort to test tools for Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Business & Housing: Zillow reported Trempealeau County typical home values up 3.9% in August. Community Events: Milwaukee’s Rear in Gear 5K raised awareness and funds for colorectal cancer screening.