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Skyrockers readying to light up the skies over La Crosse

WIZM · Jul 4, 2026

The sounds of Riverfest drifted across the Mississippi over to Pettibone Park as the volunteers of the La Crosse Skyrockers set up for their annual 4th of July fireworks show. Bennett Norris said it takes about eight hours on July

REMINDER: WIZM airing Skyrockers July 4th soundtrack

WIZM · Jul 4, 2026

A reminder that WIZM is joining the La Crosse Skyrockers on Saturday night to bring you the musical portion of the Riverfest fireworks show at Riverside Park. You can listen to WIZM 92.3 FM for the soundtrack of the Chad

La Crosse man arrested on 9th OWI charge

WIZM · Jul 2, 2026

A La Crosse man is taken into custody on his 9th OWI charge after crashing his SUV in Monroe County on Wednesday. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said that at 4:45 p.m., Jerald Smith was driving north on Highway 27

Fire forces evacuation of Onalaska hotel

WIZM · Jul 2, 2026

An early morning fire forces guests from an Onalaska hotel. Onalaska Interim Fire Chief Jeremy Southworth said the Onalaska and Holmen Fire departments went to the Baymont Inn and Suites at 3300 Kinney Coulee Road N at 3 a.m. for

WIZM airing Skyrockers July 4th soundtrack

WIZM · Jul 1, 2026

WIZM is teaming up with the La Crosse Skyrockers on Saturday night to bring you the best way for you to enjoy the fireworks show at Riverside Park. Tune into WIZM 92.3 FM on the radio to listen to the

Boat patrol working extra on La Crosse riverfront over the Fourth

WIZM · Jul 1, 2026

La Crosse County’s boat patrol is putting in longer hours this holiday weekend. The patrol boats operate every weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Sheriff’s deputy Peter Sloan is part of the enforcement group, which doesn’t limit itself to

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