Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of September.
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🏘️ Community
A winning $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold at West Salem’s Kwik Trip on Monday, Sept.
14 (marking a rare jackpot win for the local community). Lottery officials say the win has fueled renewed interest in future drawings.
AARP Tax-Aide in La Crosse is seeking volunteers to help seniors with their tax returns this season.
The program is asking for support with meeting taxpayers, preparing returns, and filling a telephone coordinator role in Onalaska (little experience needed) to help ease tax concerns.
American Cruise Lines docked its Heritage and Serenade cruise ships at Riverside Park yesterday, marking the only time this season that both boats visited on the same day + riverboat season began in June with a couple more stops planned before it ends.
🚧 Accidents
After the La Crosse County Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday, Rep. Tiffany’s plane lost power and made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau.
He and the pilot swam to safety and received minor treatment at a local hospital — thanks to quick response from firefighters.
🎭 Culture
Jenna Martin, a UW-La Crosse student, was crowned Miss La Crosse Oktoberfest on Saturday night after competing against 12 contestants.
She said she is excited to embrace her German heritage as she prepares to compete in Miss Wisconsin next year.
AJ D’Ambrosia — an 8th grader from Onalaska Middle School — was introduced as this year’s Special Fester at southside Oktoberfest Grounds during a ceremony with red carpet arrivals and a golden keg of root beer.
He will ride in a horse-drawn carriage at the Special Festival Carnival on Thursday, Sept. 24.
Oktoberfest USA released the first clue for this year’s medallion hunt in La Crosse on Monday (offering a $500 cash prize) as part of the annual event.
🎓 Education
Orchestra teacher Bill Sisson has spent 31 years at Logan High, turning early challenges into a rewarding career in music.
He reflects on his journey in La Crosse + the lasting impact on former students who now thrive.
News 8 Now launched Eagle Beat Monday to offer a digital platform for UW-La Crosse student stories.
The student-led site will post two to three quick-cut vertical videos weekly on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
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