Tuesday, December 31st, 2024

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Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The La Crosse Police Department emphasizes the importance of planning safe transportation alternatives to avoid drinking and driving on New Year's Eve. News8000
- ➤ Samuel N. 'Sam' Haddad and his wife, Violetta, operated Haddad's Dry Cleaners in La Crosse from 1936 until 1961, then ventured into the restaurant business, reflecting their entrepreneurial spirit and local legacy. La Crosse Tribune
- ➤ La Crosse's Rotary Lights introduced a Christmas Trivia Night, rewarding winners with cash prizes and offering attendees hot chocolate and cookies. News8000
- ➤ Hairstylist Laura Leatherberry creates 'hair halos' from donated hair for cancer patients at her salon in Viroqua, offering a sense of normalcy and confidence during their treatment. News8000
- ➤ Following two ice rescues in Wisconsin, first responders highlight safety precautions for ice activities. WEAU
- ➤ Chad Dull assumes role as CEO of the La Crosse Area Community Foundation, committed to tackling socio-economic challenges and fostering opportunities for underrepresented groups. La Crosse Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kathleen Jensen's Little Heart Project, which combats mental health stigma through crocheted hearts, will be spotlighted on PBS’s 'Wisconsin Life'. La Crosse Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ La Crosse city leaders are mobilizing efforts to secure state and federal aid to enhance accommodations for the homeless. WIZM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Claire and Phillip Mitchell introduce a health-focused series on La Crosse Talk PM, discussing their holistic health clinic's approach as the new year prompts resolutions. WIZM
- ➤ Local experts emphasize the importance of using hearing protection while hunting to prevent hearing loss, highlighting risks and recommending audiologist consultations for those experiencing symptoms. News8000
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