Severe Weather & Power Reliability: A fast-moving severe storm system battered parts of Wisconsin and the Midwest, knocking out power for tens of thousands of customers and damaging roads and buildings; utilities and local officials are urging residents to stay weather-aware as more rounds are expected, with WPS crews preparing for possible outages and We Energies reporting outages across multiple southeast counties. Heat Safety: With heat and humidity pushing dangerous levels, Wisconsin health guidance highlights when it’s too hot to exercise and recommends using heat-stress measures—not just temperature—to decide whether to scale back or move indoors. Data Centers & the Environment: La Crosse County launched a year-long committee to study data center impacts, explicitly including effects on the environment, while Milwaukee-area residents continue questioning a Midtown Center “computational research” plan; elsewhere in Wisconsin, cities are weighing moratoriums as communities debate water, energy, and infrastructure strain. Water Infrastructure: Ladysmith adopted ordinances to replace lead service lines, shifting costs to property owners over a multi-year schedule to eliminate lead lines by 2034. PFAS Cleanup: Wisconsin’s largest-ever PFAS settlement with Tyco is moving forward as part of cleanup efforts tied to contamination in Marinette County. Local Storm Cleanup: Osseo’s Stoney Creek RV Resort reported no injuries after storm damage, with cleanup underway and amenities affected. Community & Transit: La Crosse is hosting a “Ride with the Mayor” bike event to discuss active transportation and safety.