Kevin Millard

La Crosse

Social Media Digital Content Manager at WXOW-TV (La Crosse, WI)

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Minnesota updates its fish consumption guidance

1 week ago | wizmnews.com | Kevin Millard

The Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday provided an update for people wanting to eat what they catch in the state’s rivers, lakes, and streams. The new guidelines are related to PFAS chemicals found in fish in ten of Minnesota’s counties. Known as “forever chemicals”, PFAS are linked to developmental issues with infants and immune systems in older children. They may affect liver function and increase cancer risk.
DNR unveils the Wisconsin Fishing Finder

1 week ago | wizmnews.com | Kevin Millard

Help finding where to launch a boat from, regulations, and maps of places to drop a line in the water are now only a mouse click or tap on the screen away. The Wisconsin DNR unveiled its Wisconsin Fishing Finder online resource website for angling in the state. The site provides information on a variety of items including a guide to public lands and easements, lake habitat information, fish stocking details, and where the nearest DNR service center is located.
Great Rivers United Way program helps bridge the digital divide

1 week ago | wizmnews.com | Kevin Millard

A new program offered through Great Rivers United Way provides people with a way to get digital access. Working with the United Way of Wisconsin, Great Rivers United Way (GRUW) plans to distribute more than 700 no-cost laptop loans through the Techquity WI program. The program runs for the next two years. The first event was Wednesday at the La Crosse Public Library. GRUW was providing 50 refurbished laptops to people who made appointments to pick up a computer.
Driver critically hurt after hay bale hits semi

1 week ago | wizmnews.com | Kevin Millard

The driver of a semi had critical injuries after a hay bale blows off of a passing trailer and hits his vehicle early Tuesday afternoon near Eleva. The Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office said that just after noon, a semi heading south on Highway 93 was passing an oncoming truck and trailer hauling large square hay bales. As they met, a gust of wind blew a bale into the windshield of the semi. The driver lost control of the semi and jackknifed it which blocked both lanes of traffic.
Driver critically hurt after hay bale hits semi in Trempealeau County

1 week ago | wizmnews.com | Kevin Millard

The driver of a semi had critical injuries after a hay bale blows off of a passing trailer and hits his vehicle early Tuesday afternoon near Eleva. The Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office said that just after noon, a semi heading south on Highway 93 was passing an oncoming truck and trailer hauling large square hay bales. As they met, a gust of wind blew a bale into the windshield of the semi. The driver lost control of the semi and jackknifed it which blocked both lanes of traffic.
PWHL picks Ottawa to host 3rd draft in June, with Wisconsin’s Casey O’Brien among top prospects

1 week ago | wktysports.com | Kevin Millard

The PWHL will hold its third annual entry draft in Ottawa on June 24, the league announced on Tuesday, with University of Wisconsin’s Casey O’Brien anticipated to be one of the top selections following her MVP senior season. What’s yet to be determined is how many teams will be participating in the draft with the six-team league having yet to announce its decision on whether to expand by as many as two franchises.
La Crescent-Hokah Schools names new superintendent

1 week ago | wizmnews.com | Kevin Millard

The La Crescent-Hokah School Board found its new superintendent just across the river. Logan High School Principal Wally Gnewikow accepted the position for the district. A statement from the district said they’re in the process of finalizing a contract with Gnewikow. He was one of two finalists interviewed on Monday by the board, who met afterwards and chose Gnewikow. Plans call for him to take over as superintendent in June following the departure of current superintendent Mindy Crowley.
Welcome, Mr. Mayor

1 week ago | wizmnews.com | Kevin Millard

This is a historic day for the City of La Crosse. A new mayor, Shaundel Washington-Spivey, is sworn in this afternoon at City Hall. As a La Crosse resident, I’m interested to see how the new mayor tries to implement his vision for the city to make life better for everyone on all sides of the political aisle. That means tackling some challenging issues such as those who are unsheltered.
Much of Wisconsin under wildfire danger

1 week ago | wizmnews.com | Kevin Millard

The Wisconsin DNR said much of the state is experiencing high or very high danger levels for wildfires including La Crosse and surrounding counties. In a statement on Monday afternoon, it said that 63 fires burned 135 acres this past weekend. The forecast through Wednesday calls for dry weather and windy conditions which increase the risk of fires. Dry grass, leaves, and pine needles coupled with low humidity and wind can lay the groundwork for wildfires.
Wisconsin clerk who failed to count almost 200 ballots resigns amid internal investigation

1 week ago | wizmnews.com | Kevin Millard

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The municipal clerk in Wisconsin’s capital city has quit amid investigations into how she failed to count nearly 200 absentee ballots in the November elections. Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s office announced City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl’s resignation on Monday. The mayor’s spokesperson, Dylan Brogan, said Witzel-Behl submitted her resignation on Thursday but the mayor had to wait to announce it because Witzel-Behl’s contract granted her several days to change her mind.