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Spence Elementary students raise so much money for school projects, Principal Eide had to wear a inflatable costume
A unique getup for the Spence Elementary principal Thursday, talking to her La Crosse students on Halloween. Principal Dan Eide made a bet with her students on a fundraiser. If the students could raise at least $4,000, Mrs. Eide promised to wear an inflatable costume. ABOVE: Students at La Crosse’s Spence Elementary School take part…
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Kamala Harris rallies in Madison, greeted by Badgers volleyball team at rally
MADISON — While Donald Trump was campaigning with Packers legend Brett Favre in Green Bay, Kamala Harris was a few hours south, rallying in Madison with the Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team. As Harris entered the Alliant Energy Center, she was greeted by the Badgers and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers. As Harris hugged each player, they…
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WATCH: Logan, Onalaska try to top overtime thriller in playoff matchup Friday
The last time the Logan and Onalaska high school football teams faced each other, it was an MVC thriller. The Rangers pulled off an overtime 36-35 win, after being down 28-6 in the third quarter at home. The two teams rematch Friday in the second round of the Division 3 playoffs — this time at…
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No. 20 UW-La Crosse hopes Lynch’s career day carries into Saturday’s matchup at UW-Stout
It’s been a rollercoaster season for UW-La Crosse running back Gabe Lynch. Prior to last week’s win over UW-River Falls, Lynch had one game over 100 yards and three under 50 yards. In the Eagles (4-3, 2-2) 28-24 victory over the Falcons, though, Lynch set career highs in both carries (38) and yards (229). He…
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WATCH: Holmen readies for No. 1-seeded New Richmond in playoff
After the Holmen High School football team avenged its regular-season loss last week to Central in the playoffs with a 31-14 win, the Vikings now turn their sights to a lengthy road trip at No. 1-seeded New Richmond. Friday’s Round 2 matchup with unbeaten but unranked New Richmond (10-0) will be featured on WKTY. HOW…
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While Kamala Harris visited Madison, Trump campaigned with Brett Favre in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — While Kamala Harris held a rally in Madison and met with the Wisconsin volleyball team, Donald Trump was just north in Wisconsin, campaigning in Green Bay with Packers legend Brett Favre. Trump showered Favre with praise Wednesday. “Thank you, Brett. What a great honor. What a great champion,” Trump said…
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Memphis and Milwaukee meet for cross-conference matchup
The Milwaukee Bucks look to get going on the road Thursday at Memphis, after a horrid start to the season. The Bucks won their season-opener against a Sixers team that was without Joel Embiid and Paul George, before losing to the Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets — thought to be two of the worst teams…
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Colts benching Anthony Richardson for Joe Flacco vs. Vikings, AP sources say
The Indianapolis Colts are benching Anthony Richardson to start Joe Flacco at quarterback on Sunday at Minnesota, according to two people with knowledge of the decision. Both people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the team had not announced the change. Coach Shane Steichen said Monday he was “evaluating” whether…
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Former Commanders 1st-round pick Jamin Davis joins Packers practice squad
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Linebacker Jamin Davis has joined the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad a week after the 2021 first-round draft pick was released by the Washington Commanders. The Packers announced Tuesday they had added Davis to their practice squad and had released linebacker Chris Russell from their practice squad. Washington selected Davis…
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Bucks lose again, this time to a good team, as Celtics win in blowout
Another blowout loss and the Milwaukee Bucks have now started the season 1-3, after the NBA champion Boston Celtics picked up a 119-108 win Monday night at home. Milwaukee’s only win came in the season-opener to a Sixers team playing without Joel Embiid and Paul George. The Bucks then lost to the Bulls and Nets…