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ECHO expands Transitional Living program with city-gifted home
Correction: This story has been updated with the correct date. JANESVILLE — Gather at Fourth Ward Park on Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 5 — 7 p.m., for a special tour of ECHO’s newly acquired Transitional Living home. Launched in 2019, ECHO’s Transitional Living program provides 18 months of affordable housing and supportive services to homeless families in Rock County. Attendees can also enjoy games and a free hotdog meal at...
NASCAR entry list for Truck Series race at Milwaukee Mile in August 2024
The NASCAR Truck Series is excited to take on LiUNA! 175 at The Milwaukee Mile, and the entry lists have been revealed. NASCAR released the Coke Zero Sugar 400 entry list and the Xfinity Series entry list for Daytona, along with the Truck Series entry list for Milwaukee, on Monday afternoon. Below, we reveal the entire list and the notable drivers included. For the LiUNA! 175, there will be 37 entries, which means two drivers will miss the show. Among the notable entries are William Sawalich (TRICON Garage) and Sammy Smith (Spire Motorsports). Also, Conner Jones will drive the No. 66...
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.
Temperatures surge this weekend with hot conditions and t-storm chances.
WHAT WE ARE TRACKING: Highs begin to climb to the upper 80s to start the weekend with Sunday and Monday providing heat indices in the upper-90s. T-storms will be possible Saturday and Monday nights.
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...
La Crosse sees a large increase in overdose deaths
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - The La Crosse Overdose Fatality Review Team is releasing its annual report on trends and statistics regarding overdose fatalities in the La Crosse area. The report found the number of people who died from accidental overdose deaths rose from 38 in 2022 to 55 in...
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.
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Testing will cause closures and noise on Blatnik Bridge
Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) have announced that geotechnical load pile testing starting Wednesday, August 21 will lead to lane closures and noise on the Blatnik Bridge. The single-lane closures will be on the Wisconsin side near the ramps from US 53/I-535 to North 3rd Street and from North 3rd Street to I-535/US 53.
Sen. Baldwin, Gov. Evers announce free tax filing program
MADISON, Wis. -- U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Governor Tony Evers, and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue announced Wednesday Wisconsin residents will have the option to file their taxes with the Internal Revenue Service for free in 2025.
Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois Hikers HAVE TO Avoid Red Or Purple Paint In The Woods
While many who don't live in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin still don't realize how beautiful it is. We are now a couple years into a new acceptance for paint as markers in the state of Illinois. Many of us love to go for hikes in the Fall.
COMFY FINISH TO WORK WEEK, MUGGIER THIS WEEKEND
Skies will be mainly clear tonight and with low humidity it will be another seasonably cool night. Lows will feel a little fall-like once again with lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s. Outside of some patchy fog, skies will be mostly sunny in the morning... and the sunshine continues throughout the day. Highs are likely a few degrees warmer compared to Wednesday’s with upper 70s expected. The low humidity will continue.
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