AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPlane Emergency in Central Wisconsin: GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany, running for governor, survived a night emergency water landing on Lake Wausau after his plane lost power on approach to Wausau Downtown Airport; Tiffany and pilot Leonard Boltz swam to shallow water and were rescued by Wausau Fire Department, treated for minor injuries, and the FAA is investigating. Milwaukee Violence and Police Presence: Residents in Metcalfe Park say they’re uneasy after a Thursday night shooting left two people injured, following a fatal police-involved shooting on the same block earlier in the week and a heavier police presence. Local Government/Environment: Veolia sued MMSD in federal court, alleging the wastewater contract process was “predisposed” toward a competitor; MMSD says it followed its 2024 procurement plan. Conservation Update: About 100 trees were illegally removed from the Menomonee River Parkway restoration area in Wauwatosa, with damage estimated at $4,000–$6,000. Public Safety Data: Door County reported eight registered sex offenders in March, unchanged from February. Sports (Badgers): Wisconsin opened at Camp Randall with a 36-9 win over Western Illinois, with fans packing the stadium for the home opener. Culture & Community: Manitowoc’s Sputnikfest returns with events tied to the 1962 Sputnik IV crash, including a 5K and art walk/run.
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