AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildfire Smoke & Health Alerts: Hazardous air quality is expected to blanket Wisconsin this week as smoke from Canadian and Minnesota wildfires pushes PM2.5 into dangerous territory, with guidance urging people to check AQI, limit outdoor activity, and protect kids and anyone with asthma or heart/lung conditions. Road & Travel Disruptions: Milwaukee Water Works is extending phased lead service line work on West Historic Mitchell Street through Aug. 19, with weekday closures and nightly reopenings; WisDOT also warns drivers about pavement buckling risks during extreme heat. Outdoor Safety & Recovery: After a kayaker faked his death on Green Lake, restitution helped fund DNR sonar equipment used to locate missing people underwater. Local Visitor Demand: Port Washington hotels are booking up fast ahead of Fish Days weekend, with visitors reporting it’s getting harder to find rooms. Public Safety on the Streets: A 70-year-old man in a wheelchair died after a Milwaukee crash while crossing; police also continue investigating a deadly hit-and-run involving two women. Foodborne Illness Watch: Rock County reported two cyclosporiasis cases, part of a broader Wisconsin surge tied to contaminated produce and travel.
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