Milwaukee Wastewater: MMSD picked Jacobs Solutions to run its wastewater treatment plants, choosing Jacobs over long-time operator Veolia after a bid that was about $54 million cheaper over 10 years—though Veolia’s lawsuit means the contract could stay tied up in court. Public Safety: A Milwaukee man was charged in a Kenosha bar homicide and shootout with police; prosecutors allege he killed a man inside Shenanigan’s and then fired during the police response. Health Data: A new scoping review says menopause status and symptoms are inconsistently documented across electronic health records, often relying on age ranges or codes instead of structured reproductive-stage data. Cybersecurity: A coalition of 44 state attorneys general reached a settlement over a 2019 Labcorp-related breach affecting millions, with stronger vendor security rules and reporting requirements. Food & Community: Feeding Wisconsin hosted a La Crosse discussion on food insecurity ahead of the election, focusing on how pandemic-era disruptions still linger. Agriculture: Wisconsin harvest is behind pace—4% of corn harvested (on average) but only 5% of soybeans (5% behind). Arts & Culture: Beloit Art Center’s WRAP exhibit returns in October, and Racine Art Museum announced a 2027 show bringing “Accidentally Wes Anderson” to Wisconsin locations.