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Artist of the Month – June: Allison Krzych and the Pump House Regional Arts Center
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Part two of my interview with Allison was hard to edit. Not for any mechanical or content related reasons. It was hard to edit because Part 1 opened a pandoras box of moments and “core” memories. That has led me to meandering through the Pump House socials and website looking back at the things that I cherished and loved and, in some cases, learned for the first time.
On the Road with Alice: 77th Alice in Dairyland Prepares for Wisconsin State Fair
The Wisconsin State Fair has always been one of the highlights of my summer. The last two summers I had the incredible opportunity to work for the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board, caring for and milking the demonstration dairy herd and educating fairgoers about our state’s impressive $45.6 billion dairy industry in Dairy Lane. This year, I look forward to returning to West Allis in a new role, as the 77th Alice in Dairyland, Wisconsin’s Agriculture Ambassador, to promote the agriculture exhibits and educational opportunities inside State Fair Park.
Central Wisconsin Faces Ongoing Flooding; NWS Issues River Flood Warning
Green Bay, WI – Flooding continues to impact central Wisconsin, with warnings issued for multiple counties following severe storms. A River Flood Warning remains in effect for the Little Wolf River south of the Manawa dam until late Monday morning. According to the US National Weather Service Green Bay, residents should stay updated on river levels and avoid driving on flooded roads. On Friday, flash flood warnings were issued for several counties, including Waupaca, Outagamie, and southern Brown. Over five inches of rain fell near Manawa, causing major street flooding and prompting evacuations, including a local nursing home.
Steam swat Honeybees defeating Minot 10-0 in six innings
Returning home for just the second time in nine days, the La Crosse Steam came out swinging against the Minot Honeybees on Friday. The Steam plated eight runs in the first two innings to put the game out of reach early and they would go on to win 10-0.
Sturgeon spearing application deadline is approaching.
(DNR) Oshkosh, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for Upriver Lakes spearing tags is Aug. 1, 2024. Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500 license holders will be selected to spear a sturgeon...
Tomah VA honors 100-yearold-vets
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – The Tomah VA Center is honoring veterans who’ve lived for a century. First News at Nine’s Dashal Mentzel shares the sights and sounds of the special ceremony that happened in La Crosse earlier today. The Tomah VA Medical Center honored veterans at...
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