Good Day
La Crosse
Thursday, August 15th, 2024
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Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ News 8 Now and Coulee Bank's 'Stuff the Bus' campaign will collect school supplies at La Crosse and Onalaska Walmart locations to help over 400 local children in need. News8000
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Nya Thao was convicted by a La Crosse County jury for a 2021 triple homicide and illegal firearm possession. WIProud
- ➤ Efrain Estrada of Onalaska faces life in prison after being indicted for drug distribution, illegal firearms possession, and running a drug trafficking site, with his case part of Project Safe Neighborhoods efforts. La Crosse Tribune
- ➤ Michael D. Peek, 63, faces up to 40 years in prison for second-degree sexual assault after the victim's boyfriend witnessed the act via a live video app. La Crosse Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Children's Museum of La Crosse introduces Draw Alive, an interactive exhibit where children's drawings are transformed into animations. News8000
- ➤ Joyce Woodworth celebrated the 200th episode of 'Spirit of the Heartland' by revisiting the show's origins and highlighting past segments. La Crosse Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is collaborating with University of Wisconsin schools on a study to monitor smooth greensnake populations for conservation efforts. News8000
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District race, Democrat Rebecca Cooke and Republican Derrick Van Orden highlight their differing stances on abortion, healthcare, and the economy, as both emphasize their commitment to bipartisan solutions. WEAU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Gundersen Health System's rooftop garden, initiated during the pandemic to alleviate healthcare workers' stress, now involves 16 departments in its upkeep and aims to boost staff morale through social connection, healthy eating, and physical activity. WEAU
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Nate Ranallo, a hoof trimmer from West Salem, gains widespread online fame as 'Nate the Hoof Guy' with 1.9 million TikTok followers for his calming, educational hoof trimming videos. La Crosse Tribune
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Book Discussion: This Other Eden
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Creation Space Open Lab at La Crosse Public Library
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Planning for the Future Workshop
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Tiny Tales Story Time for Toddlers
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.
~ Eckhart Tolle
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