State Assembly Rep. Tara Johnson on federal funding freeze fallout, hospital exams without consent, city taxes. Wisconsin state Assembly Rep. Tara Johnson in the WIZM studio this week on the impact potential federal funding freezes will have on Wisconsin farms and businesses,...

Jets make it official and release quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who’s now a first-time free agent. Aaron Rodgers’ much-hyped but overwhelmingly disappointing two-year tenure with the New York Jets is officially over.

Feb 13, 2025 · While the weather might be cold out, the competition is heating up this weekend with the Wisconsin Interscholastic Fishing Association ice fishing state championship here in La Crosse. High school teams from around the state are on the ice from Stoddard to Trempealeau on Friday and Saturday trying for the state title. Luther High School […]

Feb 17, 2025 · We called it seven minutes with the mayor candidates. Each of La Crosse’s four candidates running for mayor were on WIZM’s La Crosse Talk on Monday morning with one final word, before Tuesday’s election. Read the WIZM questionnaire about Ellie McLoone, Chris Kahlow, Shaundel Spivey and Vicki Markussen and listen to the interviews below — […]

Jan 26, 2025 · Less than a month before voters cut La Crosse mayor candidates down from four to two. In the meantime, however, WIZM is working on multiple ways to help you get to know the candidates. At 6 p.m. on Feb. 6, all four will take part in a …

Mar 11, 2025 · Regular listeners to WIZM have heard the changes we’ve had happening here over the past few months. Here’s an update. We’re continuing to look for a new host for La Crosse Talk in the morning to take over for the legendary host Mike Hayes. It’s a task, as you can imagine, is not an easy […]

Feb 26, 2025 · It’s the ninth year of La Crosse Soup, and director Josh Court joined WIZM’s La Crosse Talk to break down just how this “crowd funding on steroids,” local version of Shark Tank actually works. La Crosse Talk airs weekdays at 6-8 a.m. Listen on the WIZM app, online here, or on 92.3 FM / 1410 AM […]

Mar 4, 2025 · More than 40 area high schools will bring approximately 1500 high school students to the Onalaska Omni Center April 30. This is the third year of showcasing hands-on jobs for the La Crosse Area Builders Associations (LABA). It’s called Build My Future. LABA Executive Director Tena Bailey and Committee Chair Becky Dagendesh with Beaver Builders […]

Mar 4, 2025 · Following an in-depth discussion on Monday about the City of La Crosse Working Group’s exploration of a City Administrator position, WIZM host Vicki Markussen invited Rick Niemeier to join La Crosse Talk. Niemeier, who has served as City Administrator for Onalaska for the past 18 months, provided insights into the role and its impact on […]

Jan 23, 2025 · Vicki Markussen in the WIZM studio Wednesday for La Crosse Talk to discuss her priorities in running for La Crosse mayor, including homelessness, housing challenges, and the potential city administrator hire. La Crosse Talk airs weekdays at 6-8 a.m. Listen on the WIZM app, online here, or on 92.3 FM / 1410 AM / 106.7 FM […]