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Winona man killed in car/bike collision
WIZMnews.com A Winona man is killed when he is struck by a car on Monday evening. Winona Police said Gregory Stephen Ferriss, 54, of Winona was turning onto Liberty Street at the intersection with 6th Street just before 8 p.m. As he did so, he struck a bicyclist who was riding an e-bike east on…
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Rep. Van Orden reports ‘credible threat’ to family
WIZMnews.com Congressman Derrick Van Orden said that he’s rescheduling his upcoming virtual town hall meeting and missing votes in Congress due to a ‘credible threat’ made against his family. Information posted on his official Facebook page said the threat was made against his wife, children, and grandchildren. The threat was made in a…
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New La Crosse school board members sworn in; Deb Suchla elected new president, on third ballot
WIZMnews.com La Crosse’s school board has welcomed two new members, and has chosen a new president. Jeff Jackson and Molly Fuchs were sworn in for 3-year terms on Monday night, as was sitting board member Merideth Garcia. All three won seats in the April election. They took their oaths a week later than planned, after…
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Run-walk to remember indigenous people murdered or missing takes place in La Crosse
WIZMnews.com For the fourth straight year, La Crosse has taken part in nationwide events bringing attention to crimes committed against indigenous people in America, mainly women and girls. A native American drum circle and local speakers were featured at outdoor ceremonies Monday, marking the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Run-Walk, based at Burns Park and…
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La Crosse council president Dickinson on city administrator, WI DOT decisions and traffic
WIZMnews.com We get to know new La Crosse City Council President — or as her neighbors call her, “Madam President” — Tamara Dickinson, in the WIZM studio. 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 of Onalaska). Find…
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In the company of heroes
WIZMnews.com I had the privilege of flying to Washington on Saturday with the latest Freedom Honor Flight. This is the third time I’ve been able to go as a member of the media. While each trip is special, I have to say this one was the best one I’ve ever been on due to the…
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Freedom Honor Flight: Arriving in Washington
WIZMnews.com The veterans could hear the music before even stepping off the jetway. Then came the cheers. Several dozen people, from Boy Scouts to adults, lined both sides of the walkway greeting, shaking hands, and thanking these veterans from Wisconsin. Some carried signs or waived small flags. Others helped guide the veterans through the airport…
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Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff must vow secrecy under threat of excommunication
WIZMnews.com VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cleaners and cooks. Doctors and nurses. Even drivers and elevator operators. All the support staff for the cardinals who will elect the successor to Pope Francis must take an oath of secrecy ahead of the conclave that’s starting on Wednesday. The punishment for breaking the oath? Automatic excommunication. The oaths were being taken…
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UW-La Crosse coach Buchholtz on T&F dynasty, going for National Championship trifecta
WIZMnews.com A few weeks ago, UW-La Crosse men’s track & field coach Josh Bucholtz stopped in the WIZM studio for La Crosse Talk to chat about the dynasty that he’s led the past 17 seasons. La Crosse Talk airs weekdays at 6-8 a.m. Listen on the WIZM app, online here, or on 92.3 FM / 1410…
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La Crosse School Board will elect new president tonight, while county board will discuss climate action plan
WIZMnews.com La Crosse’s school board and county board both have their first meetings of May scheduled for Monday night. The Board of Education has a brief, special meeting before the regular 6 p.m. session, where it will swear in three new members — Merideth Garcia, Jeff Jackson and Molly Fuchs — and elect board officers.…