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Red Hawks overcome early blunders to beat Arcadia legion
Six games over a stretch of five days gave the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau Red Hawks Post 354 legion baseball team a flurry of reps last week, one of those games ending with a win over nearby Arcadia. Post 354 (7-7 this summer) defeated Arcadia 16-9 last Thursday at home to make up...
Family of Osseo-Fairchild School District Employee Sets Up Fund for Disadvantage Students
The Osseo-Fairchild School District extends their deepest gratitude to Wayne, Kevin, and Rob Larson for establishing the "Seymour Larson Fund for Disadvantaged Students" at Osseo-Fairchild Elementary School in honor of their father. Seymour, a dedicated staff member for 25 years, was well known for his quiet acts of kindness towards...
Local Kid From Wisconsin shares experiences in his first summer performance tour
When the Kids From Wisconsin bus pulls up to Veterans Memorial City Park in Rice Lake on Thursday and the troupe of 22 singers and 14 band members disembarks, a familiar face will be among them. Drummer Nolan Tomesh, son of Kyle and Melissa Tomesh of Rice Lake, is welcoming the Kids to his hometown for the 6 p.m. free concert. The public is encouraged to fill the park for the Larger Than Life concert, a tribute to The Great Entertainers. ...
182nd version of Wisconsin's oldest county fair gets underway on Wednesday in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (CBS 58)--The Waukesha County Fair is both the oldest county fair in Wisconsin and the largest event in the county itself. It celebrates everything agriculture with barnyard animals and farm displays. But there's so much more like crafts, fair food, and last but not least the midway. The overall event is dedicated to supporting 4-H activities and education. All the fun starts Wednesday at noon. On the first day alone, there will be pig and duck races along with truck and tractor pulls. Click here for all the details about the 182nd edition of the fair.
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 Steam fall to Madison at Copeland
The La Crosse Steam softball team dropped a Tuesday afternoon matchup to Madison 6-3 at Copeland Park. The Steam (8-16) are now 5-6 in July, as they hit the road for a four-game series at Minot (5-16). With the win, Madison (15-10) moves within four games of Mankato (19-6) for...
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.
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.
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.
Victim Succumbs to Injuries After Stolen Truck From St. Cloud Leads to Multiple-Car Collision in Becker
(KNSI) – A man seriously injured after a truck reported stolen out of St. Cloud caused a multiple-car crash in Becker has died. Investigators say on July 6th, around 3:15 Saturday afternoon, a Sherburne County Sheriff’s Deputy was trying to stop the driver of a Dodge Ram when the suspect crashed into two vehicles at the intersection of Highway 10 and Liberty Lane. The suspect then drove off the road to the right and hit a Subaru Outback that was in a gas station parking lot.
Kriete acquires La Crosse Truck Center
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Kriete Truck Centers, headquartered in Milwaukee with 10 locations across Wisconsin, has acquired La Crosse Truck Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. “We’re thrilled to continue expanding our ability to serve customers across the state and provide our associates with additional opportunities to learn and grow,” said Kriete Truck Centers President and CEO David Kriete. “As stewards of our brands, our community and our customers, we couldn’t be more excited about this key milestone in achieving our mission.”
New Minnesota Laws For Kids Riding In Cars Go Into Effect August 1st
A new child restraint law will come into effect for Minnesotans on August 1st. The new law includes a requirement that all children under 13 years old MUST sit in the back seat of any motor vehicle that has one. “Every driver who transports a child or children under the...
Delegates explore areas outside Milwaukee
RIPON, Wis. — While the political action is in Milwaukee this week, some attractions outside that metropolitan area are also expecting an uptick from visitors. The Little White School House in Ripon recounts the background and formation of the Republican Party 170 years ago. Ron Wright is in Wisconsin...
Year-round school begins at Northside Elementary in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – It was back to school for one elementary school in La Crosse this morning. First News at Nine’s Dashal Mentzel explains why they start before summer ends and go all year long. Northside Elementary School officially began its 2024-2025 school year on Monday...
No more vacant Shopkos, after south side La Crosse Aldi grocery store opens next week
Another Shopko conversion is almost done in La Crosse. The city is getting its first Aldi discount grocery store. Aldi will open July 25, replacing the old Shopko at 4344 Mormon Coulee Road. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for 8 a.m. The first 100 customers will receive a gift bag...
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