UW-Madison & Community Culture: A $20M lead gift behind Irving & Dorothy Levy Hall is getting a tasty Wisconsin twist—Babcock Dairy will debut “Levylicious Salted Turtle” ice cream during the Sept. 17 grand opening. Civic Safety & Education: A community-backed back-to-school push focuses on safer routes for students, echoing local “care ethic” stories about slowing down and protecting kids on the way to class. Local Government & Public Works: MMSD’s Operations Committee advanced a 10-year wastewater contract with Jacobs to the full commission, but without a recommendation as Veolia’s lawsuit continues. Milwaukee Public Safety: A Milwaukee family mourns 22-year-old Sonny Bond, shot and killed near 14th and National. Libraries & Access: Delavan Public Library won a WiLS Ideas to Action Fund grant for “Learning Link,” aiming to reduce barriers for students getting library cards. Sports & School Spirit: Badgers fans tested their aim at the Kohl Center for free season tickets, while a D.C. Everest volleyball standout, Ella Eckhoff, committed to play at University of Alaska-Anchorage. Health & Community Support: The VA awarded $17M in Wisconsin grants to help prevent and end veteran homelessness. Indigenous Culture: The Aquinnah Powwow highlighted Indigenous dance, community, and education through the Wampanoag Tribe’s annual gathering. Housing & Quality of Life: Residents in Peoria report weeks of uncollected trash and overflowing dumpsters at an apartment complex, raising health and safety concerns.