NBA/Cap Scrutiny: The NBA is investigating the Milwaukee Bucks’ signing of Gary Trent Jr., after ESPN reported a four-year, $64 million deal and raised questions about possible salary-cap circumvention. Brewers Injury Shuffle: Milwaukee reinstated Lance McCullers Jr. from the injured list and will use him initially in the bullpen, optioning reliever Jared Koenig to Triple-A as the team manages multiple pitching injuries. Local Business Transition: Jeff’s on the Square in Berlin has changed hands after 52 years, with a new family ownership team stepping in to keep the restaurant running. City Finance & Infrastructure: Green Lake’s Committee of the Whole highlighted a clean city audit and progress on major projects, including renovations tied to the historic former courthouse. Workforce Housing Pipeline: The Cook County Housing Redevelopment Authority secured a new Wisconsin developer for a 16-unit workforce housing project, with approvals expected next month. Health/Consumer Risk: A multistate Cyclospora outbreak tied to Taco Bell shredded iceberg lettuce has sickened thousands; Wisconsin has confirmed cases but no link to the Taco Bell cluster. Disaster Loans: Gov. Evers urged Wisconsin small businesses and nonprofits hit by April storms to apply for SBA disaster loans, with help available at Business Recovery Centers. Housing Construction Watch: Rock County saw fewer single-family home permits in Q2, while statewide construction edged up slightly. Wildfire Smoke Impact: Milwaukee’s air quality spiked above hazardous levels from Canadian wildfire smoke, forcing event cancellations and business closures.