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WIZMnews.com WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Democratic-led states and cities are pushing back on a Trump administration threat to cut education funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, creating a standoff that could test how far the White House is willing to go to press its demands on the nation’s schools. State leaders in Minnesota and New York said they…

WIZMnews.com The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said that Johnsonville is recalling more than 22,000 pounds of cheddar bratwurst because it may contain hard plastic. Two consumers complained after they found the plastic in the brats. No one has reported any injuries so far. Johnsonville packaged the cheddar brats on February 5, 2025, in…

WIZMnews.com NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks dropped after a second day of stunning reversals. The S&P 500 fell 1.6% Tuesday after wiping out an early gain of 4.1%, which had it on track for its best day in years. That brought the index nearly 19% below its record set in February. The Dow Jones…

WIZMnews.com The Emplify health system in La Crosse is introducing a new behavioral health care program. The EmPATH unit will operate at Gundersen in La Crosse, as a new method of helping mental health patients who come to the emergency room. Emplify director Josh Court says the system is now being used in other parts…

WIZMnews.com WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Democratic-led states and cities are pushing back on a Trump administration threat to cut education funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, creating a standoff that could test how far the White House is willing to go to press its demands on the nation’s schools. State leaders in Minnesota and New York said they…

WIZMnews.com The idea of selling county land for a new Country Boom music festival venue in West Salem received a hearing before the La Crosse County Board. At Monday’s board meeting, supervisors heard plans for developing a new site for the annual festival that started in 2018. Approximately 300 new homes could be included in…

WIZMnews.com A 41-year-old Stoddard man and his passenger on a motorcycle were killed in a collision on Sunday afternoon northwest of Cashton. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said the motorcycle was heading west on Highway 33 near County Highway X just after 5 p.m. As the motorcycle was going around a corner, the man lost…

WIZMnews.com Proposed cuts in federal funding for farm programs are causing concern for many people in Western Wisconsin.  Local farmers, state lawmakers, and others spoke out about the need to make food available to area families, while meeting with reporters Monday at La Crosse’s WAFER food pantry.  Westby dairy farmer Darin Von Ruden serves as president…

WIZMnews.com Ben Hein, executive director of what’s best known as The Exchange in La Crosse joined to talk about a couple of events they have coming up, including this Saturday. La Crosse Talk airs weekdays at 6-8 a.m. Listen on the WIZM app, online here, or on 92.3 FM / 1410 AM / 106.7 FM (north…

WIZMnews.com Wisconsin state Sen. Brad Pfaff in the WIZM studio Monday for La Crosse Talk with election reaction, money in politics, upcoming budget listening sessions and a new housing proposal, plus the best places for a Friday fish fry. La Crosse Talk airs weekdays at 6-8 a.m. Listen on the WIZM app, online here, or on…