Health & Outdoors: Ragweed is running extremely high across Milwaukee, with tips to keep windows closed, shower and change clothes after being outside, and talk with a clinician if symptoms are severe. Travel & Tourism Infrastructure: Dane County Regional Airport announced nonstop airline service timed for select UW football games, making it easier for fans to fly in and out of Madison. Lake & Nature Recreation: Lake Onalaska dredging is ahead of schedule, with a roughly $300,000 project expected to finish by late September to improve water depth and fish habitat. Wildfire Preparedness: Minocqua unveiled Wisconsin’s first electronic Smokey Bear fire danger sign, using a faster web-based system to update conditions. Local Safety Tech: Two Rivers officials defended their use of Flock public safety cameras, saying the system has helped solve serious crimes and that residents can ask questions about privacy and safeguards. Road Travel Alert: A fatal rollover crash in Lafayette County closed Wisconsin 81 in both directions as investigators cited speed and loss of control. Community Events for Visitors: Milwaukee-area back-to-school giveaways and family events are scheduled this weekend, including fairs with free backpacks and school supplies. Big Picture (Wisconsin tourism-adjacent): Wisconsin’s wild rice outlook shows improvement in 2026, though water levels may affect canoe navigation.