Local Oversight: Milwaukee County supervisors are pushing for an independent audit of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and Veolia, citing whistleblower claims of mismanagement at Jones Island and South Shore and concerns about safety and capacity during heavy rain. Downtown Milwaukee: Two Water Street bars—Duke’s On Water and Varsity—have permanently closed, following renewed debate over late-night safety after a deadly shooting near the area last year. Investigative Journalism: ProPublica selected 11 journalists for its 2026 Investigative Editor Training Program, aimed at expanding newsroom accountability leadership. Food & Drink: Straus Family Creamery issued a voluntary recall of select organic ice cream flavors in 17 states, including Wisconsin, due to possible metal fragments. State Economy: Wisconsin collected $2.4B in general purpose taxes in April, up 13.7% year over year, feeding updated revenue expectations after the failed $1.8B surplus plan. Energy & Industry: A Bayfield County judge issued a partial stay on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute, limiting it to four water crossings.