Dustin Luecke

La Crosse

Evening News Anchor at WXOW-TV (La Crosse, WI)

Proud dad and supporter of the arts who anchors the news weekday mornings. My (sporadic) tweets are my own.

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Medical Monday: Identifying depression

1 week ago | wxow.com | Dustin Luecke

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) — As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, our Medical Monday focus is on understanding depression. A 2023 Gallup poll reveals that nearly 30% of respondents have been diagnosed with depression by a medical professional at some point in their lives. Amber Sherman, the manager of the employee assistance program at Emplify Health by Gundersen, stressed the importance of identifying depression.
Medical Monday: Career changes and mental health

2 weeks ago | wxow.com | Dustin Luecke

Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00Duration 1:05Remaining Time -1:05Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window. LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – Our Medical Monday is highlighting Mental Health Awareness Month this week by focusing on the impacts of job changes. An expert with Emplify by Gundersen said career changes are normal, with people experiencing five to seven changes in their working lives on average.
Medical Monday: Career changes and mental health

2 weeks ago | wxow.com | Dustin Luecke

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – Our Medical Monday is highlighting Mental Health Awareness Month this week by focusing on the impacts of job changes. An expert with Emplify by Gundersen said career changes are normal, with people experiencing five to seven changes in their working lives on average. Jennifer Linse said feelings of anxiety or frustration are common during these transitions, especially if the change involves an unexpected job loss.
New book shares stories and insights on servant leadership

3 weeks ago | wxow.com | Dustin Luecke

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – A new book by a local author offers guidance on pursuing servant leadership through 25 short stories. "I really wanted them to be real, relatable, and relevant," said the author, Martha Boehm. Speaking with 19 News about Just Keep Growing: 25 Servant Leadership Lessons, Boehm emphasized the personal and sometimes humorous nature of the stories. She shared how stories connect us and help us find purpose. "It's what we remember.
2 regional premieres feature in LCT's new season

3 weeks ago | wxow.com | Dustin Luecke

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) — La Crosse Community Theatre is gearing up for an exciting new season that includes two major regional premieres. LCT representatives say their strong relationship with licensing companies has paved the way for the premieres of Frozen the Musical and Come From Away. "We have a good relationship with them. So it's awesome that they trust us to produce these shows and share them with the community and allow for community members to participate in them.
A royal preview of Westby's Syttende Mai

3 weeks ago | wxow.com | Dustin Luecke

WESTBY, Wis. (WXOW) – This weekend marks a significant celebration for the Westby community as they honor Syttende Mai, Norway's Constitution Day on May 17. The festivities are a vibrant tribute to Norwegian culture in the Coulee Region. Kristal, this year's Syttende Mai Princess, said, "As royalty, it's our job to represent the event and kind of just make sure everyone's having a fun time...
Medical Monday: Mental health & divorce

3 weeks ago | wxow.com | Dustin Luecke

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) — As Mental Health Awareness Month continues, we turn the spotlight on the support available for those facing the challenges of divorce. Despite a decline in divorce rates across the United States, an expert from Emplify by Gundersen highlights that approximately 43 percent of marriages still end in divorce.
How sustainability factors into Wisconsin dairy

1 month ago | wxow.com | Dustin Luecke

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) — Dairy farms in Wisconsin are emerging as leaders in sustainability efforts. With 99 percent of the state's dairy farms family-owned, these farms are committed to preserving the land, water, and animals for future generations. Halei Heinzel, Wisconsin's 77th Alice in Dairyland, emphasized the nutritional benefits of milk, noting its reduced carbon footprint. "A lot of that is due to nutrition, but also animal genetics. I would say it has an even bigger role to play.
2 bona fide chef-inspired burgers sure to impress

1 month ago | wxow.com | Dustin Luecke

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) - May is a month to celebrate an American culinary classic: the hamburger. Angie Horkan with the Wisconsin Beef Council is sharing chef-inspired burger recipes. Horkan also shared her personal favorites when it comes to the beloved burger. "Well, I would say like when I go out to eat, I always order a good mushroom and Swiss burger. Or if there's a burger on the menu with cream cheese, I'm a sucker for that. I just love that combination," Horkan said.
Medical Monday: Identifying resources to help with mental health

1 month ago | wxow.com | Dustin Luecke

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the focus of this Medical Monday is on how to seek help for mental health challenges. The National Alliance for Mental Illness reports that nearly 23 percent of Americans experienced mental illness in 2021. An expert with Emplify by Gundersen highlights the stigma surrounding mental health, which can prevent individuals from seeking help. But, Amber Sherman emphasized the importance of sharing pain to lessen it.