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Early US intelligence report suggests US strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by months
WIZMnews.com WASHINGTON (AP) — A new U.S. intelligence report found that Iran’s nuclear program has been set back only a few months after a U.S. strike and was not “completely and fully obliterated” as President Donald Trump has said, according to two people familiar with the early assessment. The intelligence report issued by the Defense Intelligence Agency…
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American Legion Riders leading the tours
WIZMnews.com One of the organizations people will see at the Big River Rally this coming weekend are the American Legion Riders. Numbering nearly 70 members, they’re from different legion posts in La Crosse and Monroe counties. In addition to helping with projects at their home posts, the riders spend their time on the…
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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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Flood watch for parts of Black, Kickapoo rivers
WIZMnews.com The rain that moved through Tuesday in Western Wisconsin leads to a flood watch for parts of two rivers in the area. The region may see anywhere from 2-3 inches or rain between now and Friday. Due to the amount of rain, minor flooding is forecast. The Black River is one of the two…
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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…
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Heavy rain causes La Crosse street flooding
WIZMnews.com Heavy rain late Tuesday morning caused flooding along a number of streets in La Crosse. Portions of Cass Street, Front Street, and West Avenue were among those covered by up to a foot of water. State Street at 17th Street also experienced flooding according to a viewer. A couple of vehicles were stranded in…
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Nicknaming Misiorowski and Skenes showdown — Brewers TV analyst Rottino hypes up La Crosse Area Day
WIZMnews.com As Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski gears up to face MLB’s top pitcher, Paul Skenes, on La Crosse Area Day at AmFam Field, Brewers TV analyst Vinny Rottino joins to help try to land the right nickname: The Big Mizzarella? The Mizzarella Stick? La Crosse Talk airs weekdays at 6-8 a.m. Listen on the WIZM…
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Man dies from injuries in Hillsboro motorcycle crash
WIZMnews.com The victim of a motorcycle crash earlier this month in Vernon County has died of his injuries. Hillsboro Police Chief Patrick Clark said that Vincent Larsen, 46, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away after he was injured on June 14. That evening around 10:35 p.m., a police officer saw a motorcycle come into Hillsboro. The…
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Fired UW-L chancellor Gow lawsuit set for June 2026
WIZMnews.com Former UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow’s lawsuit against the University and Board of Regents goes to trial in one year in federal court in Madison. A document filed last month in Gow’s lawsuit by the judge in the case outlines the timetable of how the case proceeds. The trial itself is set…
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Minnesota lawmaker shot to death at home to lie in state at Capitol ahead of funeral
WIZMnews.com MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were gunned down earlier this month in what authorities say was a politically motivated killing, will lie in state in the state Capitol Rotunda on Friday, a day ahead of their funeral, Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday. Hortman will be the first…