Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

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Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chad Dull has been named the new CEO of the La Crosse Community Foundation, succeeding Jamie Schloegel after six years. News8000
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michael Popp pleads not guilty to the 1985 first-degree murder of Terry Dolowy in Vernon County, with a status conference set for June 9, 2025. WEAU
- ➤ A Milwaukee man was arrested in La Crosse for possession of large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine with intent to deliver. La Crosse Tribune
- ➤ La Crosse County court denies Josie Dikeman's request to change venue for her trial involving accusations of homicide and child neglect. News8000
- ➤ A Fountain City man faces felony charges for allegedly assaulting a woman, resulting in serious injuries, with a legal hearing set for January 15. La Crosse Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The School District of La Crosse will begin the 2025-26 school year on August 21 with new class hours, aiming to save money and enhance the learning environment. La Crosse Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 2024 was tied as La Crosse's second warmest year, impacting local cold-dependent businesses with reduced ice fishing opportunities. News8000
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eric Sanford joins Joe Veenstra in the race for a soon-to-be-vacant La Crosse County judge seat, with the election set for this spring. WIZM
- ➤ La Crosse Common Council is expected to approve redevelopment projects, including transforming the former Grandview Hospital into apartments and the South Community Library into residential units. News8000
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Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
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