Education & Funding: Wisconsin Superintendent Jill Underly used her State of Education address to push for major changes to the school funding formula, saying 90% of districts have relied on referendums over nine years. Milwaukee Schools & Civil Rights: Milwaukee Public Schools is caught between its discipline-reform efforts and a federal probe alleging race may have been improperly considered in student discipline. Community & Culture: La Crosse Public Library hosted a Dolly Parton “crafternoon” with a screening of “9 to 5,” tied to early literacy through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Arts & Music: Frankly Music’s Season 23 kickoff, “Soul of a Nation,” brings a Milwaukee premiere work and performances featuring Milwaukee Symphony players. Public Safety & Health: DHS reported 20 more measles cases, bringing Wisconsin’s total to 191 this year, with most cases among unvaccinated or unsure-status people. Local Life & Outdoors: Friends of Camp Bird held Appreciation Day in Crivitz, celebrating the camp’s history and future for youth since 1943. Sports: Wisconsin women’s hockey opened with a 6-2 win over St. Lawrence. Higher Ed Milestones: Multiple counties reported 2023-24 degrees and certificates, including Eau Claire (5,407), Winnebago (2,233), Oconto (2,025), and Pierce (1,230).