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Wisconsin lands $49 million in funding for medical sciences. Baldwin says thousand of jobs possible
More than a dozen Wisconsin businesses, colleges and economic development agencies are slated to share $49 million in federal funding for a medical sciences technology hub expected to create thousands of jobs. The funding, announced Tuesday by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, will focus on biotechnology and personalized medicine at companies and universities which are largely...
Tomah man sentenced in shooting incident
SPARTA, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – A Tomah man is sentenced in a shooting incident from June of last year. The Monroe County District Attorney’s Office says. 24-year-old Krimzen Perea is sentenced to 17 years in prison. According to Tomah Police, authorities were called to a shooting incident at a...
Barton waives preliminary hearing, is bound over for trial
Facing 20 felonies related to allegations of theft from the Wilton Village Office, former clerk/treasurer Leigha Barton waived her right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday. At a preliminary hearing, the prosecution shows evidence that the defendant may have committed a crime. Though the preliminary hearing was waived, Monroe County Circuit Judge Todd Ziegler determined there was probable cause and bound over Barton for trial. Ziegler entered a non-guilty plea on Barton’s behalf.
Crawford County Crime Stoppers asking for the public’s help in identifying tractor involved in a hit-and-run
WAUZEKA, Minn. – Crawford County Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a John Deere tractor that they believe was involved in a hit-and-run accident in the community of Wauzeka on Thursday, June 20. According to Crime Stoppers, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a...
Riverfest fireworks are set to continue, despite Pettibone Park flooding
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - The La Crosse fireworks show will still happen Thursday night, despite flooding in the area. On Tuesday, the city of La Crosse closed Pettibone Park until further notice. This is because of high water that has continued to flood the park over the last few...
Mississippi River flooding could impact your 4th of July holiday
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. (WMTV) - Mississippi River flooding could force people to change their plans, including limited boating and swimming. According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, the Mississippi River is expected to rise above 20 feet and then crest after the 4th of July holiday. Independence...
Mississippi River floodwaters appear to reach high point in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. — The Mississippi River's wtaer levels continued to drop upriver on Wednesday. The National Weather Service's (NWS) monitor in La Crosse appeared to show that it's topped out in La Crosse at nearly 15 feet high. NWS said levels are expected to remain there for several days.
Keeping children safe in summer heat
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - As the weather only gets hotter, health officials are saying it is important to remember not to leave children in the car unattended. Doctors say severe health risks are possible when children are left in the car unattended. This includes a greater chance of heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
UWL looking for pain relief cream study volunteers
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – The University of Wisconsin La Crosse is seeking participants for a research study. The exercise sports science department is looking to see how performing hand grip exercises with pain relief cream affects a person’s blood pressure. Volunteers for the study must be healthy...
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