Crash Updates (Washburn County): The Wisconsin State Patrol identified Austin T. Knutson, 30, of Rice Lake as the man killed in a Hwy. 63 crash near Shell Lake, after his Buick struck the rear of a stopped semi-trailer; the truck driver, Nicolas C. Smith, 36, of White Bear Lake, was not hurt. Public Safety & Oversight: Green Bay police are auditing their Flock license-plate reader data-sharing after privacy concerns and past misuse cases, with some communities already canceling contracts. State Politics & Elections: Wisconsin’s 2026 midterm calendar highlights key deadlines for absentee voting and registration, as campaigns gear up for governor and legislative races. Housing & Homeownership: Three Milwaukee-area nonprofits won $350,000 each to expand homebuyer counseling and outreach for low-income and underserved residents. Food Security & Conservation: The DNR is boosting its Deer Donation Program reimbursement to encourage more processors to turn donated deer into venison for pantries. Weather & Agriculture: Wisconsin drought coverage warns farmers and families are facing a crunch as dry conditions reduce crop yields and raise costs. Data Centers & Legal Fight: Oracle dropped its request for a PSC review tied to the Lighthouse Data Center campus in Port Washington.