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Wisconsin task force on health care workers wants more money
(The Center Square) – The latest proposal for Wisconsin’s health care workforce would have the state spend a lot more money. The Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce recently released its final report. The 75-page report doesn’t include a specific price tag, but it asks for more money for new nurses, nurses who are already on the job, apprenticeships, health care education and frontline staffers. “The state must continue...
Baldwin campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: August 20, 2024
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families all want good paying jobs, affordable health care, and the same freedoms their parents and grandparents had.
Vernon County Over 50 announces events for September
Vernon County Over 50, a program for senior citizens, offers activities in Viroqua, Viola, Ontario & Readstown. The group meets live in Viroqua with speakers on Wednesdays and sends these presentations to the Viola, Ontario & Readstown Public Libraries via Zoom. The goal is to add more libraries as the need continues to expand. Coordinator, Kay Wienke says, “Seniors will just need to drive or walk to their local public library in order to access activities, programs and socialization. These activities are so important for our senior citizens,” Vernon County Over 50 is a non-profit 501(c)(3) which makes their activities available to all senior citizens with free-will donations as their only source of funding.
Mayo Clinic Health System shares upgrades and benefits as opening of new hospital in La Crosse nears
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Mayo Clinic Health System has completed most of the construction to its new 96-bed hospital in La Crosse. The new hospital, funded by Mayo, cost $215 million to construct and will replace the hospital next to it. The old hospital was built in 1918 with additions in 1980.
1 cat rescued, another missing following basement fire
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Crews this afternoon rescued one cat from a structure fire in La Crosse. According to a news release from the La Crosse Fire Department, it was sent to a possible structure fire at about 1:25 p.m. on Aug. 21 in the 3000 block of Meadow Lane Place.
Downtown Janesville to host 2 Halloween events, benefit non-profit
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WIFR) - The Downtown Janesville Halloweekend celebration sees the addition of two new events to its roster. Kicking off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, eventgoers can join the Downtown Trick-or-Treat event before joining in new freaky festivities. New Halloweekend activities include a family-friendly Halloween party, Monster Mash Bash, and a zombie costume competition tied into a 5K or 1-mile Zombie Walk/ Run.
Children’s Museum of La Crosse bringing art to life
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Children’s Museum of La Crosse is bringing art to life. “Draw Alive” is a new program that brings technology and creativity together. Students can choose from different animal outlines to color and then watch them come alive on a screen through QR codes.
Pair in La Crosse drug trafficking case in court Wednesday
A 44-year-old drug trafficking suspect pleaded not guilty Wednesday in La Crosse County court. La Crosse police investigator Andrew Tolvstad testified that drugs were found hidden inside Raymond Lewis’s underwear when he was taken to jail. Lewis is accused of dealing drugs from the Division Street home of Christina...
Scientists achieve major breakthrough in the quest for limitless energy: 'It's setting a world record'
"It's a giant leap forward for a concept that promises economically viable, zero-carbon heat and electricity." Fusion is a holy grail for the energy sector, theoretically offering abundant, essentially zero-pollution power in a small physical footprint, without the need to use regional natural resources. There have been many milestones as the technology advances, and a new record in magnetic containment has recently been achieved.
City of La Crosse to enforce camping ban in late August
Unsheltered residents of La Crosse have about a week to vacate unauthorized campsites within city limits. For years, city leaders in La Crosse have tried to answer the question of how to deal with the large number of unsheltered people. Social service organizations struggle to keep up with the demand for services and residents balance concern for individuals in need with concern for the safety and livability of the community.
New student apartment building proposed for 400 block of West Washington Avenue
A proposed apartment building on West Washington Avenue would be CRG Acquisition's second student project in Madison. With its first Madison student housing apartment on Park Street fully rented before the first tenants move in, Chicago-based developer CRG is looking to build a new 511-bed complex called Mifflin Chapter. The...
Former Wisconsin starting linebacker named captain for Big Ten rival this season
Former Wisconsin starting inside linebacker Jordan Turner was named one of Michigan State’s 2024 team captains on Monday. Turner will serve as one of five Spartan captains alongside quarterback Aidan Chiles, running back Nate Carter, offensive lineman Tanner Miller and defensive lineman Maverick Hansen. The 6-foot-1 Michigan native played three seasons at Wisconsin after redshirting his freshman year. He started in 18 of his 30 appearances for the Badgers at linebacker from 2021-23. During that period, Turner registered over 130 tackles, 12 1/2 tackles for loss, five sacks and three interceptions. His 65 tackles in 2022 were second most by any Badger, and he...
Epic hosts UGM conference, bringing 7,000 people to Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Monday was the first day of the UGM Conference hosted by Epic Systems. The conference is being hosted at their Verona campus and is bringing over 7,000 people to the Madison and Verona area. The conference brings partners of the health IT organization together. In an...
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