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Do You Have to Open the Door for Police in Wisconsin?
Dealing with law enforcement in a high-pressure situation can be intimidating even if you did nothing wrong. You want to make sure you say and do the right thing, so you'll stay out of trouble. If you for some reason have a police officer knock on your door, there's a...
Keep safety in mind while celebrating Independence Day
MADISON – Fireworks, barbecues and parties often commemorate Independence Day. During these Fourth of July celebrations, ReadyWisconsin urges everyone to prioritize safety and responsibility. “Have fun celebrating while keeping safety in mind,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle. “Everyone, from kids to adults, should take a moment to review safety and preparedness plans to ensure the holiday is memorable and worry-free.” In 2023, there were 126 emergency room visits...
Wisconsin DNR: “Stop Harvesting This Bug From Our State Parks!”
So, you're wandering through your local state park, enjoying the great outdoors, when suddenly you hear that unmistakable, loud buzzing sound. Ah, cicadas! These fascinating little critters are a true sign of summer, emerging in droves and providing a unique soundtrack to your hike. But have you ever wondered, “Can I take some of these home for a snack?” Well, apparently that seems to be the case in some areas of Wisconsin! So much so, that the DNR has had to reiterate, "that's a big No-No!" To be fair, the Wisconsin DNR didn't specifically state what the bugs were being harvested for, but this was my first thought.
Wisconsin bride meets longtime pen pal for the first time at her wedding
After exchanging letters for over five decades, a woman from Wisconsin and her pen pal from Australia finally had the opportunity to meet each other in person. In fact, the Australian pen pal even acted as the matron of honor for her long-time friend. Judy Mihelich and her husband, Mike,...
Investigation finds Wisconsin school failed to comply with seclusion and restraint policies
A recent investigation found a Wisconsin school failed to comply with several seclusion and restraint policies, including ensuring sufficient training, properly documenting seclusion and restraint incidents, debriefing after incidents, notifying the student’s parent and removing a lock on the door of the seclusion room. The investigation, conducted by Daniel...
Plan ahead for a successful July 4 weekend outdoors
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Fourth of July weekend by making camping reservations and purchasing their 2024 annual vehicle admission stickers and state trail passes online. A Wisconsin state park and forest vehicle admission sticker is required on all motor vehicles stopping in most state parks, forests and recreation areas. When a vehicle admission pass is purchased online, visitors...
La Crosse’s River Point District could have possibly had a Costco — and basically just a Costco
Jason Gilman’s job as project manager for La Crosse’s River Point District could have been real easy. The $300-million, 65-acre site, which has 28 acres for development, could have essentially been complete if he’d have just given the green light to one giant box store that had shown interest.
Loggers get 8th straight, but only after Peck gives La Crosse heart attack in final half inning
The winning streak almost came to an end Tuesday for the La Crosse Loggers baseball team. Maddax Peck got the save in the 4-3 win over Duluth, but basically gave his team a heart attack first. With a two-run lead in the final inning, Peck started off with a walk,...
University Of Wisconsin-La Crosse ranked in top 100 public universities in the country
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - The University of Wisconsin La Crosse was ranked in the top 100 public universities in the country. Stacker, the news source that released this list compiled the best public universities in the U.S. based on criteria like graduation rate, and median salary after graduation. UWL...
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