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65 stories tracked in the last 24 hours, most active in La Crosse, Trempealeau, Wisconsin (statewide). Top item: La Crosse Symphony Orchestra Rising Stars get statewide audience (WIZM).

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La Crosse Symphony Orchestra Rising Stars get statewide audience
WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00
The La Crosse Symphony and its 2026 Richard Record Rising Stars Concerto Competition winners are getting statewide recognition this weekend. The performances from the six finalists from the January competition plus the two finalists who performed live with the symphony
Youth can now explore careers at Boys and Girls Club of Greater La Crosse
WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00
Young people now have opportunities to explore what their future careers may look like through the Boys and Girls Club of Greater La Crosse. The Judy Corbett Hutchens Workforce Center had its open house today to show off the new
UPDATE: Isle La Plume closed June 29-July 5
WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00
UPDATE: Drop your brush off at the Isle La Plume Yard Waste and Brush Site this Saturday or Sunday. You’ll have to wait a week otherwise. The City of La Crosse said that due to the forecasted high temperatures, they’re
Probation for man involved in roommate’s death
WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00
A La Crosse County judge sentenced a 22-year-old man to four years of probation after he pled no contest to a felony charge surrounding an incident that led to the death of his roommate last year. Hayden Holinbeck made the
Heat wave looms for La Crosse area — feeling like over 100°
WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00
A period of intense, potentially dangerous heat and high humidity is building into the region for early next week. The National Weather Service – La Crosse warns that “feels-like” temperatures of 100 degrees or greater are likely Monday through Wednesday.
Carolina Hurricanes follow Stanley Cup title by figuring out to how to improve a largely set roster
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram · Chippewa · High · Impact 53.00
The Carolina Hurricanes don't have a ton of free-agency decisions after winning their first Stanley Cup title in 20 years. The Hurricanes went 16-3 in winning the Cup, ending by beating the Vegas Golden Knights in six games. Carolina has…
Padres host the Dodgers on 5-game home win streak
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram · Trempealeau · High · Impact 53.00
The San Diego Padres host the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to continue a five-game home winning streak.
Padres' Walker Buehler beats the Dodgers for the first time after nearly a decade in Blue
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram · Trempealeau · High · Impact 53.00
Walker Buehler usually pitched superbly against the San Diego Padres during the near-decade he spent wearing Dodger Blue. In his first chance to pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his still-new Padres uniform, Buehler was a star in this…
Triple-A Pacific Coast League Glance
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram · Trempealeau · High · Impact 53.00
WLPct.GBLas Vegas (Oakland)31.750—Sugar Land (Houston)31.750--Round Rock (Texas)31.750—Albuquerque (Colorado)22.5001Oklahoma City (L.A. Dodgers)22.5001Reno (Arizona)22.5001Salt Lake (L.A. Angels)22.5001El Paso (San Diego)13.2502Sacramento (San Francisco)13.2502Tacoma (Seattle)13.2502
High-A Northwest League Glance
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram · Vernon · High · Impact 53.00
Northwest LeagueSecond HalfWLPct.GBHillsboro (Arizona)52.714--Tri-City (L.A. Angels)43.5711Everett (Seattle)44.5001½Vancouver (Toronto)34.4292Spokane (Colorado)34.4292x-Eugene (San Francisco)35.3752½
WisDems: UpNorthNews: Tom Tiffany makes gas and utilities more expensive while receiving thousands from energy industry
WisPolitics · Wisconsin (statewide) · Medium · Impact 37.00
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from UpNorthNews slams Congressman Tom Tiffany for working to make gas and utilities less affordable over his nearly 20-year political career — all while receiving thousands from the energy industry. Tom Tiffany voted for MAGA
DNC: Wisconsin Democrats Hosting More Than 100 Events As Part of DNC’s Nationwide Stuff Costs Too Much Weekend of Action
WisPolitics · Wisconsin (statewide) · Medium · Impact 37.00
Wisconsin Democrats are set to host more than 100 events this weekend as part of the DNC’s nationwide Stuff Costs Too Much Weekend of Action that will train 150 new organizers, engage thousands of volunteers, and include on-the-ground events throughout
State Politics
WisDems: UpNorthNews: Tom Tiffany makes gas and utilities more expensive while receiving thousands from energy industry
WisPolitics
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from UpNorthNews slams Congressman Tom Tiffany for working to make gas and utilities less affordable over his nearly 20-year political career — all while receiving thousands from the energy industry. Tom Tiffany voted for MAGA
DNC: Wisconsin Democrats Hosting More Than 100 Events As Part of DNC’s Nationwide Stuff Costs Too Much Weekend of Action
WisPolitics
Wisconsin Democrats are set to host more than 100 events this weekend as part of the DNC’s nationwide Stuff Costs Too Much Weekend of Action that will train 150 new organizers, engage thousands of volunteers, and include on-the-ground events throughout
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ and coalition block Trump administration from exerting federal control over elections
WisPolitics
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition secured a victory from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump’s unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states’ constitutional authority to
Severson campaign: Endorsed by Wisconsin Family Action PAC
WisPolitics
Severson campaign: Endorsed by Wisconsin Family Action PAC
WisDems: ICYMI: U.S. Rep. Steil proposes federal voter ID law stricter than Wisconsin’s
WisPolitics
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that Bryan Steil has introduced a federal voter ID bill that would make it even more difficult for Wisconsinites to cast their ballots. The bill reduces the number of
Thurow campaign: Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Union (MASH) endorses Mike Thurow for Congress
WisPolitics
Milwaukee, WI – MASH proudly announced its endorsement of Mike Thurow in his campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Sixth Congressional District. MASH represents thousands of service and hospitality workers across Wisconsin, from employees at the Fiserv Forum and Milwaukee coffee
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Podcast topics
  • La Crosse Symphony Orchestra Rising Stars get statewide audience
  • Youth can now explore careers at Boys and Girls Club of Greater La Crosse
  • UPDATE: Isle La Plume closed June 29-July 5
Facebook posts
  • Probation for man involved in roommate’s death
  • Heat wave looms for La Crosse area — feeling like over 100°
  • Carolina Hurricanes follow Stanley Cup title by figuring out to how to improve a largely set roster
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