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La Crosse Woman Faces Charges After Shooting

By Morgan McCarthy | March 13, 2026

A La Crosse woman is facing charges after a Wednesday shooting.  Police say that 48-year-old Mary Ann McGuire shot at her husband during a domestic dispute.  No one was hurt.  McGuire is charged with first-degree recklessly endangering safety and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

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Sweet Event Returns, Maple Fest 2026

By Morgan McCarthy | March 13, 2026

Beaver Creek Reserve in Fall Creek will play host tomorrow to Maple Fest 2026.  The event — formerly known as Maple Syrup Saturday — is an opportunity for folks to explore the tradition of maple sugaring through tapping, collecting, and boiling down sap into delicious goodness.  More details can be found BY TAPPING INTO THE LINK HERE!

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Police Respond to Shooting Incident

By Morgan McCarthy | March 13, 2026

La Crosse police officers were dispatched to the city’s northside Thursday night with reports of a shooting.  The incident happened a little before 6 p.m. on Onalaska Avenue.  No other details have been released.

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EC City Seeks Advisory Committee Members

By Morgan McCarthy | March 13, 2026

The City of Eau Claire is actively recruiting folks who would be interested in serving on the its Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.  The committee’s role is to provide advice to City Council that reflects community values on bicycle and pedestrian practices relative to the city.  More details are available WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

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Something to Jump Around About!

By Morgan McCarthy | March 13, 2026

A Wisconsin city is among the happiest cities in America. Finance website WalletHub looked at more than 180 of the largest cities in the US to figure out how location plays a role in the brightness or gloominess of daily lives. The study used several factors to determine the rankings, including income growth, depression rates, and more. Madison was ranked 12th overall in the US, receiving its highest marks in the emotional and well-being category. Milwaukee also made the cut,

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Manhunt Ends in Arrest, Charges

By Morgan McCarthy | March 12, 2026

One person is in custody following a “four-hour manhunt” in Pepin County. Police say the search began when a property owner reported seeing a man walking through a private property with a rifle. Authorities later learned of two additional properties that were forcibly entered. Kyle Smith was taken into custody after rifle and clothing in one of the properties matched the same Smith had in security camera footage. He’s facing multiple charges, including burglary and trespassing.

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DATCAP Seeking Host Counties for Alice in Dairyland Finals

By Morgan McCarthy | March 12, 2026

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting bids from counties to host the Alice in Dairyland Finals in the following years: 2028 (81st Alice in Dairyland), 2029 (82nd Alice in Dairyland), and 2030 (83rd Alice in Dairyland). The request for proposals is available on the Alice in Dairyland website and proposals are due by June 1, 2026. Each year, a different county hosts a series of Alice in Dairyland Finals events leading up to the selection of the next Alice in

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Gavel Drops: Not Guilty

By Morgan McCarthy | March 12, 2026

The verdict is in for a La Crosse County man charged with killing his wife.   Zachary Fritz stabbed his wife to death in June of 2024 and claimed he was mentally ill at the time.  On Wednesday, Fritz was found not guilty of first-degree intentional homicide due to mental disease or defect.  Fritz will be required to spend the rest of his life in a psychiatric facility.

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Man Sentenced in Deadly EC Shooting

By Morgan McCarthy | March 12, 2026

Sentencing is being ordered for an Eau Claire man convicted in a January 2025 fatal shooting.  Du’Marion Stogner pleaded no contest last year to charges including second-degree intentional homicide in the shooting death of 21-year-old Andre Simmons Junior.  Stogner was sentenced Wednesday to nine years in prison.

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Suspect in Custody After Shooting Incident

By Morgan McCarthy | March 12, 2026

A suspect is in custody following a shooting incident in La Crosse.  The incident happened at around 4:15 p.m. at a location on Avon Street.  No one was hurt in the shooting and there has been no word of charges.

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