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Flock cameras out in La Crosse

WIZM · Oct 24, 2026

The City of La Crosse is ending its involvement with the Flock Safety program and its cameras. In a statement sent out on Friday morning, police said that it is taking steps to end its contract with the company. The

Tiffany campaigns on a farm near Onalaska

WIZM · Oct 23, 2026

The Republican candidate for governor of Wisconsin is promoting a ‘healthy foods’ agenda, while campaigning in the Onalaska area. U.S. House Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Minocqua) visited the Morning Star Dairy on Friday, promoting the dairy products the Badger State is

Ending Flock camera funding amendment added to La Crosse agenda

WIZM · Oct 23, 2026

La Crosse city council member Jennifer Trost added an amendment to the 2027 operating budget to cut spending to Flock. The amendment was added to the Operating Budget. It proposes a reduction of ?,000 from the IT (Information Technology) department’s

Last Hardee’s in La Crosse closes

WIZM · Oct 23, 2026

The last Hardee’s restaurant in La Crosse has closed. Signs on the doors to the restaurant at 1311 Rose St. said they have closed and thanked all the loyal patrons and guests. It was the only Hardee’s franchise in the

Suspect in downtown La Crosse stabbing pleads not guilty

WIZM · Oct 22, 2026

A trial will be scheduled for an Onalaska man who pleads not guilty to a stabbing that occurred a month ago outside a downtown La Crosse bar. Paul Thomas, Jr., was charged with first degree attempted homicide for the knife

Rebecca Cooke campaigning with Sens. Tammy Baldwin, Bernie Sanders

WIZM · Oct 22, 2026

Rebecca Cooke, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Wisconsin’s 3rd District, is campaigning with a couple of U.S. Senators over the next few days. Cooke will be on the UW-La Crosse campus with Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) from

Van Orden takes aim at Cooke on guns after debate

WIZM · Oct 22, 2026

U.S. House Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Prairie du Chien) held a campaign stop Wednesday in La Crosse centered around an answer from his opponent during their one and only debate. Van Orden took aim at Cooke’s explanation for shifting on

On Tap: Water rates rising in La Crosse

WIZM · Oct 20, 2026

Water rates in the City of La Crosse are on the rise. The Wisconsin Public Service Commission approved a rate increase for La Crosse Water Utility customers effective October 1. According to the city, the new rates won’t be fully

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