WIZM - La Crosse Talk Interviews

Big Fund Raiser, to keep the doors open, and the programs running.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best selling author out with another book for kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rubber pellets is no longer the surface of choice. A newer technology has been developed from an old tech.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything you ever wanted to know, and pictures too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump and others in court again.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump and friends in court again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A meteor shower this weekend and Driftless Stargazing's John Heasley tells us how to see it. Heasley is an astronomy educator out of Richland County. A peak viewing of, what's called the Perseids meteor shower, happens Saturday and Sunday night. Heasley tells us where best to see it, why it's happening and just what to expect. For more updates, check out the Driftless Stargazing website here: http...

Dominique Luecke joins La Crosse Talk to discuss the United Fund for the Arts and Humanities (UFAH) 2023 campaign. UFAH has taken 12 local groups under its wing to help get, not only them the funding they need, but also help in allowing the community to better take part in what they’re all doing. The 2023 UFAH campaign helps these 12 groups: Coulee Chordsmen Great River Festival of Arts Heider Cen...

Moon Tunes co-founder Terry Bauer and Around River City's Abby Ryan drop in to talk about their love for the Irish. With Bauer, we discuss the launch of the new website, preview this week's Moon Tunes and talk about what's left for summer — including the Woodstock tribute that ironically was rained out last year. Ryan also discussed her affinity for things Irish, and what's happening this weekend,...

La Crosse County and 3rd Congressional Democratic Party chair William Garcia stopped in studio to talk about the latest special session called by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers. Included in that is funding for childcare, the UW System and a paid family leave plan. We also answered texts and calls, including one about campaign finance.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irishfest begins Friday in La Crosse and runs through the weekend. This is the 18th annual festival, which was founded all those years ago by Pat Stephens and a couple of friends. Stephens joined to tell that story and what we can expect from this year's celebration at the festgrounds in downtown La Crosse.  For more info, check out the website at: https://www.irishfestlacrosse.org/festival-schedu...

Shelly Fortner joins to preview the Taste of the Garden fundraiser. This is one of the Hunger Task Force (HTF) food bank's two biggest fundraisers of the year. The HTF is the only food bank between Madison and Rochester, distributing goods to 120 meal sites, food pantries, youth and backpack programs in the region. Taste of the Garden happens from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Kane Street Community Gard...

Gus Fimple and Jake Admundson in studio to highlight the third annual Anthony's Day in La Crosse. The event is a celebration in honor of Anthony Fimple, who was murdered when he was 19 years old in downtown La Crosse back in June of 2020 — killed for throwing a guy out of a bar, while he working as a bouncer. Anthony's Day happens beginning at 11 a.m. Aug. 20 at the Nature Place — formerly known a...

Jay Jehnke kicks off his ride from Aptiv in La Crosse to Portland, Maine to raise money for those with disabilities — A mission that has taken on new meaning for the 67-year-old, after his grandson was born with a rare genetic disease. Jaehnke joined La Crosse Talk on Wednesday, as we got to know his motivation for helping those with disabilities, which has included all kinds of adventure. Jehnke...

Foster families, Bethany Church in La Crosse is hosting an event from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday to help kids get ready for school. Rachel Vik from Bethany joins to talk about the third-annual event, which will feature a bunch of activities, free food and prizes, as well as a some prime gear for kids headed back to school.  Register here: https://bfreechurch.churchcenter.com/unproxy/registrations/eve...

The more legal trouble he's in the more his popularity/support grows....why?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fun for the whole family Friday and Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clean it up, then what? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't let it get out of control. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GDP, Inflation, Jobs, what's  REALLY happening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not an emergency...not. and the government knows it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What A Wonderful World, Riverside Park Tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So many mandates, not enough energy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The list to impeach is long. To long?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Citizen Vote Protection Act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.