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A Legendary Actress from Wisconsin Has Alzheimer’s
A legendary, Oscar-nominated actress from Wisconsin has been suffering from Alzheimer's for the past five years, according to her son, who announced the actress has succumbed to the debilitating disease this week. Actress Gena Rowlands, who is 94-years-old, was a popular screen actress from the 1960s - 1980s, maybe most...
Health care fraud, Wisconsin woman indicted in $1.4M scheme
MILWAUKEE - A grand jury indicted a Wisconsin woman in connection to a $1.4 million health care fraud scheme, prosecutors announced on Thursday. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 47-year-old Lori Butts of Wales defrauded Wisconsin Medicaid and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. She is charged with eight counts of health care fraud and eight counts of wire fraud.
Investigation finds Wisconsin school failed to comply with seclusion and restraint policies
A recent investigation found a Wisconsin school failed to comply with several seclusion and restraint policies, including ensuring sufficient training, properly documenting seclusion and restraint incidents, debriefing after incidents, notifying the student’s parent and removing a lock on the door of the seclusion room. The investigation, conducted by Daniel...
Rise & Shine Balloon Rally held at the Vernon County Fairgrounds
VIROQUA, Wis. – Rise & Shine Balloon Rally was held at the Vernon County Fairgrounds over the weekend. The event featured about 12 balloons as well food vendors, bounce houses and games for kids. The weather was a bit too rough for balloons to take off on Saturday but...
Country Fest 2024 kicks off Wisconsin summer
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Now that summer is officially here, it also means the start of music festival season for northwest Wisconsin. Country Fest began Wednesday in Cadott and the crowds have only gotten bigger as the weekend goes on. Country music star Keith Urban performed last night as...
Mega Millions for Friday, June 28, 2024 is a $116 million jackpot. Check your numbers!
Did Mega Millions make you a millionaire overnight?. After no one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Tuesday, June 25 drawing, the grand prize climbed to $116 million for Friday, June 28. The winning numbers for Mega Millions on Friday were 28-31-33-42-66 and the Mega Ball...
La Crosse, WI: Clear Skies and Cool Temperatures Today, Heavy Rain Expected Monday Night
La Crosse, WI – Today will be clear and cool in La Crosse with temperatures slightly below normal, reaching the low 70s. Heavy rain and storm chances are expected to return Monday night, lasting through Tuesday night. According to the US National Weather Service La Crosse, today’s weather will...
GOP lawmakers in Wisconsin appeal ruling allowing disabled people to obtain ballots electronically
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican legislators in battleground state Wisconsin on Friday appealed a ruling that allows disabled people to download absentee ballots at home in November's presidential election.
La Crosse launches ADU design challenge with grant funds
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The City of La Crosse received nearly $20,000 through a community challenge grant aimed at making communities more livable for those over 50, AARP Wisconsin announced Monday. The grant recipients include eight communities from across the state.
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