La Crosse County
Recent News About La Crosse County
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La Crosse County outlines decade-long plan for opioid settlement funds
La Crosse County has announced a 10-year plan to allocate $7.6 million from opioid settlement funds, focusing on the justice system, child welfare, and community treatment.
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La Crosse County highlights innovative social work programs reducing homelessness and supporting families
La Crosse County social workers are employing new strategies to address complex community issues, according to county administrator Jane Klekamp.
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La Crosse County uses ARPA funds for rural stormwater upgrades
When La Crosse County began receiving American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in 2021, the Land Conservation Department identified a need to upgrade stormwater infrastructure in rural areas.
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La Crosse Health Educator highlights local efforts during Overdose Awareness Month
Laura Runchey has worked as a Health Educator with the La Crosse County Health Department since December 2021.
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Seth Wilson discusses his new role as emergency management coordinator
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La Crosse County bolsters homelessness response with specialized behavioral health unit
A new initiative by La Crosse County Human Services aims to address homelessness and secure funding for housing solutions.
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2022: How government transfer reliance in La Crosse County has changed since 1970
In 2022, government transfers made up 18% of income in La Crosse County, a 8.4% rise from 9.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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La Crosse County ranks 19th in Wisconsin for government transfer dependency at 18% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 18% of income in La Crosse County—ranking it 19th least dependent among Wisconsin counties.
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How La Crosse County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time
Since 1970, La Crosse County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 3.1%.
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La Crosse County ranks 49th highest in Wisconsin for per capita government transfer income at $10,884 in 2022
In 2022, residents of La Crosse County received an average of $10,884 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 24th lowest in Wisconsin.
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La Crosse County announces Employee Spotlight: John Manke
La Crosse County has recognized John Manke, Section Manager at Integrated Support and Recovery Services (ISRS), in its Employee Spotlight for his commitment to crisis response and mental health care support.
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La Crosse County announces 2024 annual health impact report
The La Crosse County Government has released the Health Department's 2024 annual Impact Report, highlighting the department's collaborative efforts with community members.
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La Crosse County allocates record $14.1 million for highway improvements in 2025
La Crosse County is set to invest $14.1 million in highway construction for 2025, covering improvements across 11 miles of county roads.
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La Crosse County urges families to utilize free child lead testing services
La Crosse County's public health nurses addressed 14 cases of childhood lead poisoning last year, highlighting an ongoing health concern.
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Milliren of Coulee Child Abuse Prevention Task Force: Lots of local children 'have faced something in their life that we wished that they didn't'
With April designated as Child Abuse Prevention month across the country, the Coulee Region Child Abuse Prevention Task Force is among those leading the charge in keeping children safe.
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Van Orden disagrees with withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan: 'Be the Americans that I wanted to fight for'
Following the Taliban's recent takeover of Afghanistan, two U.S. veterans stand together in their disagreement with the Biden administration's withdrawal of troops from the country.
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'A mass amount of water came through our backyard': Western, Southern Wisconsin face flooding after heavy rainstorms
Areas of western and southern Wisconsin were severely flooded following heavy rainstorms last weekend.
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Wisconsin county GOP chairman blames Democratic district attorneys for lack of voter fraud prosecutions
The lack of enthusiasm shown by Wisconsin district attorneys in pursuing dozens of cases of alleged voter fraud in La Crosse County, and in other parts of Wisconsin, is no surprise to La Crosse County GOP chairman Bill Feehan.
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LA CROSSE COUNTY: We Are La Crosse County: Darcy Eckland
“The people are what keeps me going,” says Darcy Eckland, who recently began her 35th year working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Lakeview Health Care Center in West Salem.
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LA CROSSE COUNTY: We Are La Crosse County: Darcy Eckland
“The people are what keeps me going,” says Darcy Eckland, who recently began her 35th year working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Lakeview Health Care Center in West Salem.