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New trial scheduled in human trafficking case
WIZMnews.com A human trafficking trial that was halted suddenly this month will be rescheduled in La Crosse County. During a court appearance on Tuesday, Judge Ramona Gonzalez said she’d set a new court date in the case of Shantylle Kibler. A new jury would be selected to hear the case. She was on trial two…
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Man arrested after drugs, cash discovered during traffic stop
WIZMnews.com A driver stopped by police in Holmen last weekend is being charged with possessing about a third of a pound of cocaine. Mayking Murillo Palacios was arrested during a traffic stop at Highway 53 and Sylvester Road early Saturday morning just before 2 a.m. A search of his vehicle turned up 170 grams of…
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Director of Athletic Bands guest conducts La Crosse Concert Band
WIZMnews.com The Director of Athletic Bands at UW-Madison is in town for a guest conductor role with the La Crosse Concert Band. Dr. Corey Pompey and the band perform tonight at 7 p.m. at the bandshell at Riverside Park. While he considers it an honor to guest conduct an ensemble, Dr. Pompey said preparing for a concert can…
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New trial scheduled in human trafficking case
WIZMnews.com A human trafficking trial that was halted suddenly this month will be rescheduled in La Crosse County. During a court appearance on Tuesday, Judge Ramona Gonzalez said she’d set a new court date in the case of Shantylle Kibler. A new jury would be selected to hear the case. She was on trial two…
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Man arrested after drugs, cash discovered during traffic stop
WIZMnews.com A driver stopped by police in Holmen last weekend is being charged with possessing about a third of a pound of cocaine. Mayking Murillo Palacios was arrested during a traffic stop at Highway 53 and Sylvester Road early Saturday morning just before 2 a.m. A search of his vehicle turned up 170 grams of…
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Severe Weather possible tonight-threats from flash flooding and damaging winds
WIZMnews.com Storms lasting into Wednesday evening bring with them the threat of damaging winds, heavy rain and flooding, and possibly a tornado. Tornado watches are in effect until 10 p.m. for the region said the National Weather Service. Some of the storms, especially west of the Mississippi River, may grow strong enough to create damaging…
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Big River Rally: Each bike reflects owner’s personality
WIZMnews.com Besides enjoying all the music, rides, and activities at this weekend’s Big River Rally is the chance to check out all the motorcycles there. Parking at the fest grounds means hundreds of bikes for people to check out during the event. Any time a person has the chance to bring their bike…
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Director of Athletic Bands guest conducts La Crosse Concert Band
WIZMnews.com The Director of Athletic Bands at UW-Madison is in town for a guest conductor role with the La Crosse Concert Band. Dr. Corey Pompey and the band perform tonight at 7 p.m. at the bandshell at Riverside Park. While he considers it an honor to guest conduct an ensemble, Dr. Pompey said preparing for a concert can…
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Hottest weekend of the year for La Crosse, just before Monday’s downpour
WIZMnews.com La Crosse has just had its hottest weather of the year, during the first weekend of summer. The National Weather Service says the city had highs above 90 degrees three days in a row, starting with a 91 on Friday. The warmest temperature so far in 2025 was a high of 97 on Saturday,…
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Illinois man jailed in La Crosse for internet scheme that reportedly took $80,000 from local victim
WIZMnews.com La Crosse County is charging a 21-year-old man with theft and money laundering, for allegedly swindling an older man out of more than $80,000. A court hearing is scheduled Tuesday for Anas Vohra of the Chicago area, who’s accused of posing as an employee of Microsoft, to trick the victim into paying him large…