MU Poll director says Crowley’s victory matches polling data (MILWAUKEE)
Post-primary questions about Wisconsin’s premier political poll. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated high-polling Francesca Hong in Tuesday night’s Democratic primary for governor. Marquette Poll Director Charles Franklin says they correctly placed Hong’s support at around 39 percent, while the 34 percent of undecideds in the final poll prior to Election Day broke strongly for Crowley. Franklin also points to unprecedented turnout for a primary. More than 790-thousand Democrats cast a ballot, eclipsing the 640-thousand in the 2024 US Senate primary.
Some Fox Valley parks remain hazardous following tornado damage (NEENAH)
Fox Valley residents are urged to remain cautious as they visit parks and natural areas. Neenah Parks and Recreation staff say many parks and natural areas remain dangerous following last month’s tornado. Clean up crews have been focusing on residential and business areas rather than recreation spaces. Visitors need to be on the look out for damaged trees where branches and trunks might be ready to drop if disturbed. There may also still be hazardous debris in parks, so remain cautious.
Fitchburg man gets prison time for crashing into squad car during police chase (MADISON)
A 37 year old Fitchburg man has been sentenced for crashing his tow truck into a Madison officer’s squad during a chase. Christopher Brugger was given 18 years in prison plus 15 years extended supervision during his sentencing Thursday in Dane County Court. Last September, Brugger led police on a chase in a tow truck that began in Monona and ended near Mc Farland when he hit Officer Ryan Kimberly’s squad. Kimberly received serious injuries and was hospitalized for nearly a month. Brugger was found guilty of 13 felonies following a trial this spring. Brugger has prior convictions, including a chase 4 years ago where he hit and injured a Monona police officer.
WisDOT Secretary says Milwaukee County I-94 project could face delays (UNDATED)
A major I-94 East-West expansion project in Milwaukee County could face a potential two-year delay. That’s according to a July 31 letter sent by Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Kristina Boardman to the Transportation Projects Commission. That letter states increased costs for the project caused by “significant utility relocations along the corridor and the impacts of work zones and through-traffic” may cause the project initially scheduled for completion in 2033 to take up to two additional years. Among the solutions Boardman laid out is moving funds from future budgets to the 2027-29 and 2029-31 biennial budgets.