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Officers from across western Wisconsin gathered yesterday to remember those colleagues who gave their all in the line of duty.  The names of 53 officers who died while serving since 1881 were read during the annual Northwest Regional Law Enforcement Memorial Service at Florian Gardens.  Three new names were added since last year’s ceremonies. Our local fallen officers, Chetek Police Officer Emily Breidenbach, Cameron Police Officer Hunter Scheel and St. Croix County Deputy Kaitie Leising, were remembered in the ceremony.

Authorities in Jackson County say an Onalaska man has been charged with reckless homicide in the overdose death of a man in the Town of Albion this month.  The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says they answered a call about an unresponsive man at a home on May eighth.  The man was later pronounced dead from a drug overdose.  An investigation concluded that 33-year-old Aspen Kalina of Onalaska had delivered drugs to the dead man.  Kalina is in custody in the

A house fire on the southside of La Crosse took firefighters more than two hours to put out this week.  The blaze at the home on Tenth Street South broke out late Tuesday afternoon.  Everyone who was inside the home at the time of the fire escaped safely.  The cause is under investigation.      

A Madison care center is being named one of the best maternity hospitals in the U.S.  A report from Newsweek places UnityPoint Health-Meriter in the top 400 nationally for mother and baby care, awarding the facility five out of five ribbons.  The rankings were developed based on nationwide surveys of hospital managers and medical professionals, as well as data available from nonprofits and sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  Another eleven hospitals appear on the list

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for their Shooting Range Grant Program.  Facilities across the state that offer public hours, including privately-owned ranges, can make requests for funding now through July 15th.  Previous projects that were awarded grants include renovations to or construction of backstops, shooting benches, indoor ranges, and restrooms.  Those who got grants before can still apply.  Additional details are posted at D-N-R-dot-Wisconsin-dot-gov and you can CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

The NFL is heading to Netflix. The streaming giant will be the exclusive home for the league’s two Christmas Day games this season. The first game of the day will feature the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers. That will be followed by the Baltimore Ravens going up against the Houston Texans. Netflix will also stream at least one Christmas Day game in 2025 and 2026 as part of a three-year deal. The NFL will release the 2024

McDonald’s is reportedly set to launch its five-dollar value meal as inflation leads to higher fast-food prices. The meal deal will offer a choice of a McChicken, McDouble or four-piece chicken McNuggets with fries and a drink. But Mickey D’s may be doing away with free drink refills sooner than expected

The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley has been committed to developing strong swimmers in the Chippewa Valley for over a century through its comprehensive aquatic programs. From teaching fundamental swimming skills to hosting daily water aerobic classes, the YMCA has made a splash in the lives of tens of thousands, fostering a love for water and a dedication to safety.  According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of death in children. In the

A Wisconsin-based company is issuing a recall for several cream cheese spreads due to potential salmonella contamination Schrieber Foods and ALDI say the cream cheeses include chive and onion, plain, plain whipped, and strawberry flavors. The eight-ounce containers will be labeled with a sell-by date of August 30 through September 22. The store says cream cheeses should be thrown out or returned at ALDI stores. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.

Since 2001, Empty Bowls has brought together locally crafted bowls, food, community members, and a determination to take a bite out of local hunger. Every ticket purchase goes towards supporting the work of Feed My People Food Bank (FMP), whose mission is creating equitable access to food for healthier communities in West Central Wisconsin. “One bowl may not seem like a lot, but when they’re all stacked together, the impact is huge,” shared Susie Haugley, communications manager at FMP. Last