De Soto
LATEST NEWS
Most Wisconsin lawsuit ever: Woman settles with Fiserv, Bucks after slipping on cheese sauce
A lawsuit against Fiserv Forum and the Deer District brought by a Hales Corners woman who was injured during a Milwaukee Bucks game has been settled. Pascha Duncan, now 48, attended a Bucks-Los Angeles Lakers game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on March 19, 2019, and slipped on melted nacho cheese sauce....
Viroqua Alderman Dave Tryggestad steps down, Mayor names replacement
VIROQUA, Wis. – Long time Viroqua Alderman Dave Tryggestad announced through a letter to the city council last month that he was stepping down as Ward 1 Alderman. Tryggestad has served as a representative for Ward 1 a couple of times over the years. Tryggestad was appointed in the council by then Mayor Larry Fanta in September of 2003 and and served until he resigned in December of 2011. He served again after being elected to the council in April of 2019 until his resignation on in June of this year. Tryggestad’s current term runs though April of 2025.
State Committee Considers Future of UW – System
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — At the Capitol in Madison, discussions are underway on the future of the UW – System. Former Vice President for Administration James Langdon is open to the idea of spinning UW – Madison off from the rest of the system. “Is there a...
Five area Lions Clubs raise and donate nearly $11,000 to La Crosse Area Children’s Miracle Network and two local food pantries
VIROQUA, Wis. – Five Lions Clubs in our area including Coon Valley, Viroqua, St. Joseph Ridge, Cashton, and Westby clubs recently sponsored their 17th annual Lions Golf Tournament at the Viroqua Hills Golf Course. Together the five clubs raised money to donate to the La Crosse Area Children’s Miracle Network and two local food pantries.
Massachusetts has the fewest number of contested state legislative primaries in 2024, while Wisconsin has the most
Welcome to the Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Massachusetts has the fewest number of contested state legislative primaries in 2024, while Wisconsin has the most. A closer look at Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District Republican primary. 95...
Local pantries and programs address food insecurity as demand grows by over 100%
According to Feeding America, 617,790 people are facing hunger in Wisconsin, and 204,750 of them are children. Local pantries and food assistance programs help combat food insecurity, but the community need remains immense — demand at Dane County food pantries has increased 112% in the last two years.
Wisconsin’s new rules on ballot drop boxes create opportunity for election challenges and ‘vigilantes’
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Wisconsin’s free newsletter here.Voters using Wisconsin’s newly legalized drop boxes may return only their own ballots, except in special cases, according to new guidance from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. That means even a voter dropping off a spouse’s ballot along with their own could be considered as having cast a ballot improperly.The rule could be difficult for municipal clerks to enforce. But it leaves an opening for potential challenges from conservative election activists, who are already preparing to act on...
She helped the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin revive its traditional ways, unwelcomed by many
Marj Stevens' quest in the 1970s to bring back Oneida traditions to the reservation in northeast Wisconsin after they had been lost due to assimilation ruffled some feathers at the time within the established Christian community. “I didn’t even know people were talking about me like that,” she recalled recently. Stevens said she...
DOT Revokes Beaver Dam Wholesaler’s License
(Beaver Dam) The state of Wisconsin has revoked the dealer license for a Beaver Dam area wholesaler for failing to follow administrative requirements. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles issued the order against Great Lakes Motors. The DOT lists the dealer’s address at 1645 North Spring Street...
La Crosse Homeless Services Coordinator shares six-month plan on Pathways Home
LA CROSSE (WKBT)-- The city and county will be improving resources for the homeless community in La Crosse over the next six months, including more help for those experiencing drug addiction and mental illness.
West Salem School District holds threat assessment training
WEST SALEM, Wis. (WKBT) -- Educators, administrators and law enforcement personnel gathered at West Salem's Heider Center on Wednesday to learn how threat assessment strategies can prevent violence in schools.
Christmas in July: La Crosse’s Salvation Army holds a giving campaign due to rising needs
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - It’s a sound you typically hear during the holiday season, but this summer Salvation Army volunteers are ringing their bells. The nonprofit in La Crosse is having its first-ever July giving campaign. Usually, the Salvation Army asks for donations during the holiday season... but...
Study at UW-La Crosse explores PFAS impact on survival of fish
PFAS chemicals have been linked to a range of negative health impacts, like liver damage, decreased birth weight and some cancers. A researcher at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is now working to measure how these chemicals are impacting the health of fish populations, informing potential groundwater policies and future study of human health.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.