Kevin Millard

La Crosse

News Director at WIZM-FM (La Crosse, WI)

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Expect traffic challenges at State Track Meet

4 days ago | wizmnews.com | Kevin Millard

Athletes, coaches, parents, and spectators should anticipate how they’re getting into La Crosse and UW-L for this week’s WIAA State Track Meet. The meet runs on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7. La Crosse Police are planning for more traffic throughout the entire city on those days due to the meet. The department wants to remind people to be patient and anticipate taking longer than usual to get through the traffic congestion.
Scam Alert: Text alert wants you to pay those tickets-Don’t!

4 days ago | wizmnews.com | Kevin Millard

Scammers are busy on Tuesday trying to get you, or someone you know, to pay a traffic ticket or face big penalties. Law enforcement agencies around the country are getting questions from people about a text message about a final warning to pay an outstanding traffic ticket. It’s just a phishing scam. The number of calls and emails from residents for example, led the real Wisconsin’s DOT Division of Motor Vehicles issued a statement on Tuesday about the scam. It’s not just affecting the Badger State.
Arrest made in drive-by shooting incident in Rollingstone

5 days ago | wizmnews.com | Kevin Millard

A Winona man is arrested on a charge of firing a handgun at homes in Rollingstone late last month. Damien Lamont Smith, Jr., 30, was taken into custody on Monday. He appeared in Winona County Court on Tuesday morning. A probable cause statement provided details on what the Winona County Sheriff’s Office said happened the night of May 24 when three homes were hit by gunfire.
Wildfire smoke still causing air quality issues

5 days ago | wizmnews.com | Kevin Millard

Canadian wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality in western Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota. Both the Wisconsin DNR and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued air quality alerts for the region. They’re in effect until noon Wednesday. The alerts are cautioning people who suffer from conditions such as lung disease, asthma, and heart disease, to use caution when spending time outdoors. The recommendation extends to children and older adults, too.
Fravel gives up parental rights after Kingsbury murder

5 days ago | wizmnews.com | Kevin Millard

Convicted murderer Adam Fravel voluntarily surrendered his parental rights to his two children following a court hearing last week in Winona. On May 30, Judge Dwight Luhmann signed the order removing parental rights from Fravel, who was convicted of killing Madeline Kingsbury in 2023. Fravel was sentenced in December 2024 to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the murder. He’s serving his sentence in prison in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Stormwater Utility fee increases a bit much all at once

5 days ago | wizmnews.com | Kevin Millard

As a homeowner in La Crosse, while I understand the need for a Stormwater Utility to deal with the issues surrounding runoff, I’m a bit annoyed that the city is looking at more than doubling the fee if approved by the common council next week. There’s also a part of the proposal to increase it another 22 percent next year with 3 percent raises for inflation each year from 2027 to 2029.
BRIDGE UPDATE: Ferry service opening Wednesday in Lansing

6 days ago | wizmnews.com | Kevin Millard

Ferry service between Lansing, Iowa and Wisconsin begins on Wednesday. It’s the latest news after the Black Hawk Bridge was closed on May 18 after sensors detected movement in the 94-year-old structure. A spokesperson for Maiden Voyage Tours said shuttles will be used to bring people to either the Lansing side or Big Slough Landing on the Wisconsin side. Runs start on the hour between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the Iowa side and on the half-hour on the Wisconsin side.
YMCA gets to Share the Love from Dahl Automotive and Subaru

6 days ago | wizmnews.com | Kevin Millard

An annual fundraising event benefits programs and services offered at the La Crosse Area Family YMCA. Members of the Dahl family and Dahl Automotive presented a check for $36,880 to the Y Monday morning. The money comes from Dahl’s Share the Love event done with Subaru each November and December. The event’s been running for approximately the last ten years.
La Crosse’s pools readying to open this weekend

6 days ago | wizmnews.com | Kevin Millard

All three of La Crosse’s pools are set to open for the summer this Saturday. Erickson, Northside Community, and Veterans Memorial pools are available from June 7 through August 17. The cost is $5 per person for admission. Pool memberships for families or individuals are available for anyone, although city residents do get a discount. People who live in La Crosse can also get a pool punch pass that takes two dollars off the usual $5 admission. Click here for additional information on pool admission.
New La Crosse County road projects start Monday

1 week ago | wizmnews.com | Kevin Millard

More road construction projects get started Monday morning in La Crosse County. A portion of County Highway M is closed until Thursday near the south end of Highway 14/61. The county is replacing the culvert that runs under the road. During that time, the detour signs direct vehicles to County YY. Crews also begin work on City Loop Road in West Salem. The west entrance to Kwik Trip is open while the work is underway. The project is expected to last until July 7.