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The Nashville housing market is shifting into a buyer's favor, evidenced by nearly 30% of listings cutting prices and Redfin ranking it the nation's second-strongest buyer's market. However, buyers still face significant obstacles because affordability remains poor, with the median home price remaining well above $500,000.

Wisconsin’s August primary election takes place on Tuesday, with polls open from 7 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m. Election officials anticipate lower turnout (22-25%) compared to general elections, which generally leads to faster vote counting, though accuracy remains the priority. Voters can return absentee ballots at their polling place or local municipal clerk’s office, and they must choose only one primary when voting.

Gov. Tony Evers and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley thanked volunteers in Madison during their final pitches. Crowley aims to boost his profile to overtake state Rep. Francesca Hong, while both leaders discussed focusing on the affordability crisis. Crowley stated that he feels optimistic going into Election Day, asserting that he is the only candidate ready on day one.

Following a police shooting involving Corey Ruiz in Madison, an internal dispute has emerged regarding authority over investigations. The city's independent police monitor, Aeiramique Glass, seeks to issue subpoenas for records from the MPD and Wisconsin Department of Justice. This push for oversight is testing the limits of Madison’s civilian oversight system.

Two courts ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to cancel climate grants, ordering the EPA to reinstate $22 billion in funding for environmental and climate justice programs. A federal appeals court blocked the termination of $20 billion in clean energy grants, while a district judge mandated the restoration of $1.6 billion in grants after finding the EPA's withdrawal unlawful.

Two courts blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to cancel climate grants, ruling the EPA’s termination of $20 billion in clean energy grants and $1.6 billion in climate justice grants unlawful. The rulings require the EPA to reinstate funds awarded under the Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act, though the agency has requested a delay to appeal.

Madison city officials and police removed protesters from an encampment at the intersection of Williamson and South Baldwin Streets, where a police officer shot and killed Corey Ruiz on July 22. The two-week occupation ended on August 4 after city workers and non-police staff cleared barricades and dispersed protesters, with officials citing negative impacts on businesses and unmet demands.

Police cleared an encampment at the intersection where Corey Ruiz was killed during a police shooting. The site on Williamson and Baldwin streets became a protest location immediately after the July 22 incident.

The mayor of Madison, Wisconsin, is requesting that protesters leave an 'autonomous zone' set up at the location where a knife-wielding homeless man was shot and killed by police last month. The mayor has called for the protesters to disband.

Mandela Barnes, former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin, has exited the race for Wisconsin governor. The article notes his presence in Madison in June.

The USDA has allocated $35 million to control feral hogs in Concordia, Madison, and Tensas parishes in Louisiana to mitigate crop and land damage. Local officials highlight the challenges of managing the rapidly growing hog population, which causes an average of $91 million in annual damage.

Wisconsin voters began early in-person voting in a competitive Democratic primary for governor, featuring candidates like Francesca Hong and Mandela Barnes. A lawsuit seeks to allow voters to cancel already-submitted absentee ballots after several candidates exited or re-entered the race, complicating the process.

Bryan Kohberger, convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students, seeks to withdraw his guilty plea, claiming it was based on false promises and misinformation. He filed a post-conviction relief petition in Idaho courts, and the Idaho Attorney General stated readiness to ensure justice.

A police shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, resulted in the death of Corey Ruiz, prompting cancellations of major summertime events and renewed calls for police reforms. The incident, the third police shooting in the same neighborhood since 2012, led to disruptions including the cancellation of a Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra concert, a public market opening, and AtwoodFest, as protesters demanded accountability and racial justice.

Wisconsin’s capital city canceled signature summer events following a police shooting that killed Corey Ruiz, a Black or Latino man, reigniting calls for police reform and racial justice. Protests disrupted a chamber orchestra concert, delayed a public market opening, and led to the cancellation of AtwoodFest and an early closure of a farmers market.

Madison, Wisconsin has canceled signature events following a police shooting, highlighting ongoing racial divisions in the city. The incident disrupted major summer events and reignited discussions about racial issues.

Wisconsin's capital city of Madison canceled signature summertime events following a police shooting, which has intensified focus on racial divisions. The incident disrupted major events in a city known for political activism and liberal values.

A police shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, killed Corey Ruiz, sparking cancellations of major summertime events and renewed calls for police reform. The incident marks the third police shooting in the same neighborhood since 2012, reigniting racial justice debates in the predominantly white city.

Madison, Wisconsin, canceled several major summertime events following a police shooting of Corey Ruiz, a Black or Latino man, which reignited calls for police reform and racial justice. Protests disrupted a chamber orchestra concert, delayed a public market opening, and led to the cancellation of AtwoodFest and an early closure of a farmers market.

Madison, Wisconsin, canceled several major summertime events following a police shooting of Corey Ruiz, a Black or Latino man, which reignited discussions on racial justice and police reforms. The incident, the third police shooting in the same neighborhood since 2012, led to protests disrupting concerts, festivals, and markets as the community demanded accountability.

Corey Ruiz, a 38-year-old man, was shot and killed by Madison police during a struggle involving a knife, prompting protests and calls for criminal charges from his family and civil rights attorney Ben Crump. The family described Ruiz as loving and emphasized his unjustified death, while police stated he injured an officer before being shot. Four officers involved are on administrative leave as investigations proceed, with no body-camera footage available due to Madison's lack of such requirements.

A police shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, has sparked community outrage after Corey Durell Ruiz, a Black or Latino man with a history of criminal offenses, was killed following an altercation with officers. Protesters and officials demanded accountability, with the mayor and city leaders emphasizing the need to address racial injustice and excessive force.

A Madison police officer shot and killed Corey Ruiz at a busy intersection, leading to a disrupted press conference where protesters and residents clashed with city officials. The incident has sparked outrage and grief, with an external criminal homicide investigation launched by the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

The Madison, Wisconsin police department lacks a body-camera requirement, resulting in no footage from a fatal officer-involved shooting of a homeless man, Corey Ruiz. Residents rely on bystander videos as officials debate adopting body cameras, with a new funding proposal expected to advance the program.

A fatal police shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, occurred without bodycam footage because the department does not require officers to wear them. The incident, involving a homeless man named Corey Ruiz, has sparked debate over body cameras, with a new funding proposal for their adoption expected to be approved. Experts and officials have expressed surprise at Madison’s lack of a body-camera program despite its size.

The Madison police department does not require body-worn cameras, resulting in no footage being available from the fatal police shooting of a homeless man. Officials are reviewing bystander videos instead of relying on officer bodycam recordings.

An officer in Madison, Wisconsin, shot and killed a man who fled from police, pulled a fixed-blade knife, and injured an officer. Protests emerged immediately, with demonstrators taking the microphone at a subsequent police press conference.

A police shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, resulted in the death of a man who allegedly injured an officer with a knife during a resisting arrest incident, prompting protests and calls for transparency from Governor Tony Evers. Community members gathered at a memorial to honor the deceased.

A man was shot dead by police in Madison, Wisconsin after allegedly injuring an officer with a knife during resistance to arrest. The incident has triggered protests, with the governor urging transparency and accountability, and community members assembling at a memorial.

A man was shot dead by Madison, Wisconsin police after allegedly injuring an officer with a knife during a resisting arrest incident, prompting protests and a call for transparency from Governor Tony Evers. Community members gathered at a memorial for the deceased.

The shooting death of a man who injured a police officer with a knife while resisting arrest has led to protests in Madison, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers called for transparency and accountability, and community members gathered at a growing memorial.

A man was fatally shot by police in Madison, Wisconsin, after allegedly injuring an officer with a knife during an arrest. Community members protested, demanding transparency and accountability, while officials emphasized an ongoing investigation. Body camera footage was unavailable, but civilian videos sparked debates over the use of force.

A man with a knife was fatally shot by police in Madison, Wisconsin, prompting community unrest and a call for transparency and accountability from the governor.

A man in his 30s was fatally shot by a Madison, Wisconsin, police officer during a struggle involving a knife, prompting community protests and calls for transparency from Governor Tony Evers. The incident occurred after police responded to reports of a suspect attempting to enter parked vehicles, with the suspect fleeing on a bike before being confronted by officers.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers called for transparency and accountability following a police shooting in Madison where an officer fatally shot a man who injured an officer with a knife during resistance. Community members gathered to honor the man at a memorial.

A Madison officer fatally shot a man with a knife, prompting public unrest in Wisconsin. The state's governor has called for transparency and accountability in the investigation.

A Madison, Wisconsin, police officer fatally shot a man in his 30s who injured an officer with a knife during a struggle. Governor Tony Evers called for transparency, while community members held protests and a memorial. The Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation will investigate, and four officers were placed on administrative leave.

A man was fatally shot by a Madison police officer, leading to protests in Madison, Wis.

A Madison police officer shot and killed a man in his 30s who had injured him with a knife during a struggle while resisting arrest, prompting protests near the Wisconsin State Capitol. The incident occurred on a city street less than two miles from the Capitol, with protesters demanding accountability and referencing a 2015 similar shooting in the area.

A man was fatally shot by a police officer in the Marquette neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin. The incident was filmed by bystanders and shared online, prompting a protest in the city.