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Explore all things Irish during La Crosse’s Irishfest from August 9-11
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – The 19th annual Irishfest is coming to La Crosse just around the corner, and will have fun for all ages. Possibly one of the most notable parts of this year’s event is a performance by Gaelic Storm, a Celtic band founded in California in 1996. The band appeared in the Titanic film in 1997, also recording songs on the soundtrack for the movie.
Studies show hospital admissions will be on the rise soon
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Multiple national research companies are reporting hospitals across the nation will be seeing more patients over the next decade. Recent studies from Kaufman Hall and Sg2 show hospital volumes are expected to grow significantly. Gundersen Health System President Heather Schimmers believes there are multiple reasons why numbers could rise.
New Oregon studio wants everyone to make 'bad' art
From a hair salon to a Lutheran church, Unit 105 on 787 North Main St. in Oregon has led many lives. Now, it’s living its most colorful era yet as an art lounge called Bad Art Co., which had its grand opening in early July. Groovy lava lamps and...
UW scientists break new ground on nuclear fusion, which could be the future of energy
A team of University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists has taken a major step toward creating a clean, reliable and powerful source of energy. Four years in the making, it is part of a broader approach to using nuclear fusion energy that, unlike existing nuclear technology, does not create large amounts of radioactive waste. ...
Wisconsin new Big Ten rival makes headlines at media days with giant inflatable mascot
The 2024 Big Ten football season will be highlighted by the conference’s change. That change includes the addition of former Pac-12 powers USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington, who will all try to make strong first impressions when the season kicks off in late August. Oregon is taking that idea of a first impression to the extreme. It began its first moments in the conference at Big Ten media days by sending a gigantic inflatable duck down the White River in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Related: Where Wisconsin lands in USA TODAY Sports’ 2024 Big Ten football preseason poll It was not a small rubber duck one...
Officials report whooping cough outbreak in Dane County
MADISON, Wis. — There is a pertussis outbreak in Dane County, according to public health officials. Public Health Madison & Dane County said there have been 43 cases of pertussis — also known as whooping cough — in the county in the last eight weeks. Most of...
MPD: Man arrested in killing of 15-year-old girl outside Madison apartment complex
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Police arrested a man accused in the killing of a 15-year-old girl last year outside of an apartment complex on Madison’s east side, the Madison Police Department revealed on Tuesday. For nine months Madison police say they have been sifting through evidence relating to the...
Real-life true crime inspires haunting new novel
More than 20 years ago, Kelly Dwyer and her husband bought a house in Baraboo. But it wasn't until the day of the closing that they learned its unsettling history: It had formerly belonged to Charles Gollmar, one of the Gollmar brothers — circus owners and first cousins to the Ringlings — and Gollmar's widow, 62-year-old Alberta Gollmar, had been murdered in the house in 1938. The slaying, a "robbery gone wrong," even made The New York Times. Discovering this news at such an untimely moment might have given another buyer pause — but, in this case, the buyer was a writer with two novels under her belt.
DNR Investigating New Manure Spill That Killed Fish In Wisconsin
It's common knowledge that water bodies are important in many ways, while also serving as great places to have recreational fun. That's why it's important to protect them from pollution and other things that can disrupt the natural ecosystem. However, despite our best efforts, water bodies are compromised in various ways.
Democratic group launches $20M ad campaign targeting Trump after Biden steps aside
A major Democratic super PAC is launching a $20 million ad campaign in battleground states hitting former President Trump over the events of Jan. 6, 2021, following the Republican convention and the change atop the Democratic ticket. American Bridge 21st Century, which is also the party’s main opposition research outfit, will begin airing ads on…
Bank Robber Sentenced in Case that Prompted Change in Wisconsin Law
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A bank robber whose case prompted a change in state law was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in prison. Jeffrey Morris, 55, was also placed on extended supervision for two years by Judge John Zakowski. Morris did not address the court at Tuesday’s hearing....
Wisconsin, in a first, to unveil a Black woman’s statue at its Capitol
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — About 1,000 people are expected at a gala event this weekend as Wisconsin finally honors a person of color with a statue at its state Capitol. Workers lowered the shrouded statue of Wisconsin Secretary of State Vel Phillips into position outside a Capitol entrance Tuesday, and then encased it in a crate ahead of Saturday’s unveiling.
Head of restaurant association hopes short-term pain from RNC leads to long-term gain
MILWAUKEE – Many restaurants and bars didn’t reap the economic benefits of the Republican National Convention. “There were (restaurants) staffed up, were open, and no one was there,” said Kristine Hillmer, CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association. “They had expenses, labor, supplies, in their facility. But we do know one of the reasons why we wanted the RNC to come here was for future long game.”
New Report Shows Western’s Cavalier Cupboard Usage Grew During 2023-24
LA CROSSE, Wis., July 23, 2024 – Western’s annual Cavalier Cupboard report from the department of Student Life, Equity, and Engagement shows use of Western’s on-campus food pantry, the Cavalier Cupboard, continues to grow. The report showed the total amount served rose to 3682, an increase from...
Former Assumption High School Coach Accused of Producing Naked Images of Students Appears in Court
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) The former Assumption High School coach accused of producing naked images of students in his home appeared in court on Monday, facing ten felony counts for capturing intimate photos. According to Mike Leischner with WSAU, Seth Milkey appeared for an arrangement on Monday. He and his defense...
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