Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
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🏘️ Community
Hazel—a three-year-old dog—was attacked by two unleashed pit bulls during a routine walk in Onalaska, leaving her with a severe leg injury and her owner, Seth, with multiple facial punctures including 25 stitches, and the family is now seeking community help to cover their ongoing medical costs.
Hundreds of people gathered in La Crosse on June 14th for a 'No Kings' protest — demonstrators voiced their concerns about local power practices and called for change.
🚨 Crime
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is searching for two suspects in Northfield, a 17-year-old Kansas runaway in shorts and a yellow shirt and a 20-year-old male with a history of being armed in a white shirt—residents are urged to lock vehicles and homes and call 911 if they see either suspect.
🎓 Education
UWL has opened a kids culinary academy for young learners—official enrollment details and curriculum plans are expected to be announced soon—and it aims to offer hands-on cooking instruction that builds basic culinary skills.
🌲 Environment
The Lions Club of Southwest Wisconsin is hosting Fishability Days for children with limited access to the outdoors+ the event lets kids try fishing and learn about nature.
🏛️ Government
Yesterday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden attended the La Crosse County Dairy Breakfast in West Salem and presented a certificate to the St. Joseph Ridge Lions Club+ he noted that the event was important for teaching children where food comes from.
He stressed that Wisconsin farms supply our food+ and that long-time farm workers deserve respect.
🎉 La Crosse Events
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La Crosse Steam vs. Mankato Habaneros
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Cost varies — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup in the heart of La Crosse.
24th Annual La Crosse Open
2-6 p.m. — Pettibone Park — Registration fees support local programs — Experience exciting logrolling competitions featuring athletes of all ages.
Swim Neshonoc Open Water Event
8-10:30 a.m. — Swarthout Park — Entry fees apply — Swim across the beautiful Lake Neshonoc in distances of 1.2 or 2.4 miles.
La Crosse Loggers vs. Eau Claire Express
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a thrilling baseball match featuring local teams.
La Crosse Loggers vs. Eau Claire Express
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Tickets available — Catch the exciting baseball action as the Loggers face off against the Express.
La Crosse Steam vs. Wausau Ignite
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting evening of baseball as the La Crosse Steam take on the Wausau Ignite.
La Crosse Steam vs. Minot Honeybees
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting baseball clash between local favorites and the visiting Honeybees.
La Crosse Loggers vs. Thunder Bay Border Cats
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Ticket info available — Cheer on the La Crosse Loggers as they battle the Thunder Bay Border Cats in this exciting baseball match.
DCI: Drum Corps International
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM — Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling performances of top drum corps at this exciting event.
La Crosse Loggers vs. Thunder Bay Border Cats
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Tickets available — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup as the Loggers take on the Border Cats.
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