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Wisconsin law enforcement agencies underutilize gun tracking tools, study finds
A new study finds that law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin are under-utilizing federal tools for tracking guns. Law enforcement agencies can sign up for a free online platform called e-trace, which enables the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to track the path of guns involved in suspected crimes. An e-trace request can turn up valuable information, including the firearm’s manufacturer, its importer and its first retail purchaser.
Sheriff: Man in Wisconsin flees from police on foot through a golf course, arrested for 8th OWI
ASHIPPUN, Wis. (WFRV) – A man in Wisconsin was reportedly arrested for his 8th OWI after abandoning his motorcycle and running through a golf course before authorities apprehended him. According to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, on July 13 around 3:10 p.m., authorities tried to pull over a motorcycle...
Plea entered for suspect in fatal shooting of Altoona man
EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - A plea is entered for one of the three suspects charged in the fatal Sept. shooting of an Altoona man in Eau Claire on Sept. 17, 2022. Online court records show 34-year-old Michael Purnell of Eau Claire pleads no contest to an amended count of felony murder, aggravated battery as a party to a crime (conspiracy.) Any remaining charges are dismissed and read in.
Dahl auto purchases La Crosse Turck Center
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Dahl Automotive Dealership is growing a little larger in La Crosse. After buying the La Crosse Truck Center Ford Dealership on the north side of the city. The location’s new name is Dahl Ford Truck La Crosse. With the acquisition, Dahl Automotive now...
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.
Rising Wisconsin Freshman Sam Lorenz Puts up 22.92 50 FR on Final Day of Westmont Sectionals
LCM (50m) Results on MeetMobile (“2024 CZ North Section Summer Sectionals”) The final day of the 2024 Summer Sectionals meet in Westmont, IL so more great racing. The men’s 1500 free went to Aquajets Swim Team 17-year-old Jiarui Xue, who finished in 15:57.10. Xue, a Princeton recruit, has been quite a bit faster, holding a personal best of 15:38.14, which he swam at the NCSA Championships in March. Ozaukee Aquatics 14-year-old Grant Freeze had a fantastic swim for 4th in the mile, clocking a 16:13.24, which marks a new personal best by nearly 24 seconds.
Northside Elementary and Coulee Montessori start school year with new schedule
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- By mid-July most children are about halfway through their summer vacation, but students at Northside Elementary and Coulee Montessori are starting a little earlier this year.
Paul for Pete: Stage Performance
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. Theatre du Mississippi is thrilled to invite you to a special evening at the Winona Arts Center featuring a remarkable solo stage adaptation by Paul Barnes, founding Producing Director of Winona’s Great River Shakespeare Festival. Join us for a captivating performance of Paul for Pete: Politics. Theatre. Life. One Man’s Adventures (or, How I Became a Septuagenarian Fanboy), taking place at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, July 17th.
July Jazz Jam Supports Winona Volunteer Services
Two Fathoms Brewing | 65 E Front St. July is the Open Your Heart Summer Challenge for Minnesota Food Shelves. On Sunday, July 21 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm, H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing Company will dedicate their monthly Jazz Jam fundraiser to Winona Volunteer Services (WVS). The monthly Jazz Jam takes place outside on Two Fathoms’ spacious patio or in the taproom if weather is bad.
Madeline Rueb, PA-C, now seeing patients in Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery at Winona Health
Madeline Rueb, PA-C, has joined Winona Health and will work with Hans Serleth, MD, and the Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery team. “I enjoy the variety of work being a surgical PA involves – from meeting patients, educating them about their procedure and helping to ensure all their questions are answered, to assisting in the OR and follow up care,” said Rueb. “One of the things I find rewarding is working with people who are pursing breast reconstruction after cancer treatment. That’s really a special opportunity to make a difference in their lives.”
Severe storms trigger local flooding, downed trees
Heavy rains and high winds resulted in flooding and downed trees early Sunday morning. Water inundated the intersection of Highways 131 and 33 in Ontario, and the Elroy-Sparta State Trail sustained both flood and wind damage. The trail is closed as DNR employees work on cleanup. Norwalk, Kendall and Wilton...
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