Wisconsin Governor Primary: The Aug. 11 Democratic race is still in flux after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez and Missy Hughes dropped out, but their names remain on ballots because of filing deadlines; guidance from the Wisconsin Elections Commission says absentee ballots can’t be changed or reissued once returned, even if a candidate later exits. Milwaukee Flood Accountability: Bay View officials are pressing the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for a timeline and compensation after a clogged combined sewer pipe allegedly worsened flooding, with local leaders demanding answers and a joint meeting. Milwaukee Police Oversight: Mayor Cavalier Johnson nominated Jordan Morales to the Fire and Police Commission despite a past incident where he left a gun in an airport bathroom; Morales calls it a mistake and says it was known during the background check. State Politics & Voting Rules: A separate explainer lays out what voters can and can’t do with absentee ballots if their preferred candidate drops out, as the primary approaches. Local Government: Hartford approved updates to its e-bike and recreational vehicle rules to keep pace with rising usage and safety complaints. Workforce & Economy: Prairie Farms is closing its Shullsburg Creamery and White Hill Cheese, laying off nearly 100 workers. Public Health: The DNR’s limited private well PFAS testing offer is winding down in Oneida County, with more results still coming in. Immigration & Civil Rights: Wisconsin’s largest mosque president describes “dehumanizing” treatment during 80+ days in ICE custody, saying it echoed his past experiences in occupied Palestine.