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Emplify Health has declared its intentions to introduce a new behavioral health unit at its La Crosse campus. This new unit will be addressing a big void of mental health care in the region. The new unit will be called “EmPATH” and will give a different approach to patients who come to the emergency room during a mental health crisis. In the new unit patients can be evaluated first in a calm environment before being taken to the new facility,

Middleton police arrested a man for his 11th OWI after an officer noticed his high beam lights were on. The incident took place Elmwood Avenue.  During the stop when police pulled the man over, they could smell alcohol coming out of the car and his eyes were glossed over.  The man then admitted that he had been drinking. Police took his BAC, and it was zero point one-one. He was placed under arrest and taken to a local jail.

The lawyer for the teen accused of killing Lily Peters in Chippewa County is asking for a change of venue.  The teen’s lawyer says media coverage and public commentary won’t allow the suspect to have a fair trial in the county.  Lily Peters was murdered at ten years old almost three years ago.  The boy accused of killing her is 17-years-old now, but was 14 at the time. He’s facing multiple charges, including homicide and sexual assault.  A hearing on

A lawsuit filed against the Eau Claire Police Department by a man shot by officers is being dropped.  Police responded to Clayton Livingston’s home in 2022 after a neighbor accused him of pointing a gun at his house.  Responding officers say Livingston also pointed a gun at them.  Two officers shot and injured him, and now Livingston’s lawsuit is being dismissed.  He’ll have a jury trial next year for charges related to the accusations that caused the police response.

A Western Wisconsin teen is accused of a fatal hit and run while driving drunk.  Prosecutors say 17-year-old Addison Bowell hit and killed Ann Seidl while she was on a run in Dunn County Saturday morning.  The suspect’s mother found the deceased woman and called 9-1-1.  She told investigators her daughter refuses to stop smoking weed or drinking.  Investigators allege the suspect admitted to drinking before driving, didn’t know what she hit, and didn’t care.  The teen’s court date is

On the other side of Election Day, Marshfield responders released this statement on the passing of a Public Safety Referendum: The Marshfield Fire & Rescue Department is pleased to announce that the community  has voted in favor of the referendum to restore firefighter/paramedic staffing to 2021 levels. This decision  will allow the department to hire two additional firefighter/paramedics, ensuring that all three shifts will  have 12 personnel starting in January 2026.  We are incredibly humbled by the community’s support and

Marshfield Clinic Research Institute is once again asking Wisconsin residents to send in ticks they find while working and recreating outside this year. In 2024, the Research Institute launched the Tick Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS) in an effort to identify the ticks that are found in the state. This information can be used to assess risk of encountering a tickborne disease and to learn more about who is being exposed and diagnosed with tickborne diseases. Over 6,000 ticks from all nearly

It’s a sure sign of spring…the Spring Makers Market this Saturday, April 5th at Banbury Place!  The market features over 40 artists , shops and working studios filled with original artwork—paintings, pottery, fiber arts, jewelry, furniture, woodworking, and so much more!   Enjoy live local music, food, and fun!  Admission is always free.    From downtown, follow Wisconsin or Galloway streets to Banbury Place.   There is plenty of free parking—just follow the signs.  

On the other side of election day in our state, we now know that it will be Democratic-backed Dane County Judge Susan Crawford who takes the open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Crawford defeated Republican-backed former Wisconsin attorney general Brad Schimel. While this is a nonpartisan race, millions of dollars was spent by groups linked to Elon Musk, who supported Schimel. It’s the most expensive state Supreme Court race in U.S. history, with both sides spending over an estimated

Fire officials are investigating how a fire started at the La Crosse State Street post office.  The fire took place yesterday afternoon. Fire officials said the fire was located outside and was a small fire not connected with the building. No injuries were reported, and the fire did not interfere with the post office operations.