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WIZMnews.com The push to get the funding to construct the Prairie Springs II science building came from more than just politicians.   Seven years after the first Prairie Springs building was built at UW-La Crosse, the budget signed last week by Governor Evers included money for the second building.   Representative Jill Billings said today…

WIZMnews.com The La Crosse School District is getting some additional help with special education funding for the next two years now that the state budget was signed by Governor Evers late last week. Speaking on La Crosse Talk on Monday morning, Superintendent Dr. Aaron Engel said that the district receives 42 percent the first year and 45 percent funding the…

WIZMnews.com KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpassed 100 on Monday as search-and-rescue teams continued to wade into swollen rivers and use heavy equipment to untangle trees as part of the massive search for missing people. Authorities overseeing the search for flood victims said they will…

WIZMnews.com Talking with Phoenix Von Ruden even for a few minutes lets you know he has a passion for the outdoors.   At 9-years-old, Phoenix is in the running to add one more accomplishment to his growing list: Junior Ranger.  He’s already made it to the quarterfinals of the contest run through Ranger Rick and…

WIZMnews.com MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The second of two defendants from Nevada who were charged in Minnesota with conspiracy to commit voter registration fraud pleaded guilty Tuesday, federal prosecutors announced. Ronnie Williams, 58, entered his plea before U.S. District Judge Laura Provinzino in St. Paul. Court records don’t say whether there was a formal plea agreement. “Free and…

WIZMnews.com Talking with Phoenix Von Ruden even for a few minutes lets you know he has a passion for the outdoors.   At 9-years-old, Phoenix is in the running to add one more accomplishment to his growing list: Junior Ranger.  He’s already made it to the quarterfinals of the contest run through Ranger Rick and…

WIZMnews.com MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The second of two defendants from Nevada who were charged in Minnesota with conspiracy to commit voter registration fraud pleaded guilty Tuesday, federal prosecutors announced. Ronnie Williams, 58, entered his plea before U.S. District Judge Laura Provinzino in St. Paul. Court records don’t say whether there was a formal plea agreement. “Free and…

WIZMnews.com The City of Onalaska is looking to implement a wheel tax to help with a projected budget shortfall.   At Tuesday night’s Common Council meeting, alderpersons are voting to add $25 to vehicle registrations for individual and family vehicles such as sedans, minivans, and SUVs. Buses, RV’s, and Super Cab-type vehicles aren’t covered by…

WIZMnews.com HUNT, Texas (AP) — More than 160 people are believed to be missing in Texas four days after flash floods killed over 100 people during the July Fourth weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday. Many of those who are not accounted for were staying in state’s Hill Country but did not register at a…

WIZMnews.com If you’re someone who brings food donations to Rotary Lights in La Crosse at Christmas, there’s an opportunity for you to do the same thing in the summer as well. The local Rotary Clubs are joining with Moon Tunes to promote a food drive at this week’s concert at Riverside Park. Shelly Fortner from…