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5 crisis centers open across Wisconsin to help with mental health, drug use emergencies
For several years, mental health and substance use emergencies have steadily risen in Wisconsin, and the options for care haven't kept pace. Now, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has opened five new regional crisis stabilization facilities — in Waukesha, Beaver Dam, Wausau, La Crosse and Madison — in a move many agencies...
Trane Technologies and Project Scientist teach La Crosse girls about engineering and sciences
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Girls aged 7-12 are participating in a Summer STEAM Lab Program. The program is led by Project Scientist, a nonprofit that offers after-school STEM programs all over the country. Project Scientist La Crosse site director, Robin Declercq, says it’s important to have young girls interested in the field of science.
HHS track team concludes successful season at state
The Hayward Hurricanes track and field team traveled to La Crosse and competed with the best in the state championships June 1-2. “With a record number of Hayward athletes at the meet, it made for a great last hurrah for our track team,” said Coach Ben DiSera. Hurricane finishes included: GIRLS 4X200M RELAY — 11TH PLACE: Natalie Grubbs, Bri Hexum, Danika Kortendick, Avery Poppe. ...
La Crose libraries receive grant to help transition people out of prison
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – A program through the La Crosse Public Library helps recently incarcerated people acclimate back into society. First News at Nine’s Dashal Mentzel shares how a new grant will help the library bolster this program. The La Crosse Public Library has been chosen as...
LGBTQ Coalition of the Coulee Region hosts first annual 'Coulee Pride'
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- On Saturday, residents of the Coulee Region celebrated the first ever 'Coulee Pride'. The LGBTQ Coalition of the Coulee Region hosted the event at Cameron Park which featured a dance parade, karaoke, and over 30 vendors.
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