Newsmakers

La Crosse mayoral candidates Vicki Markussen and Mitch Reynolds join us this week on "Newsmakers." The pair emerged from a field of ten contenders in the nonpartisan primary. They face each other in the general election to take place on Tuesday, April 6th. (repeat)

As Spring gets underway, we discuss birds and birding with area experts on today’s “Newsmakers” program. Our guests talk about Eagles, Owls and a variety of other birds specific to southwestern Wisconsin. The conversation includes tips on seeing and hearing birds, and things to avoid for their comfort and safety.

Today on “Newsmakers,” we hear from area health care experts for a COVID-19 update, including information on vaccines and the latest recommended guidelines. The conversation also looks back over the last 12 months, as we pass one-year since the start of the pandemic.

La Crosse mayoral candidates Vicki Markussen and Mitch Reynolds join us this week on "Newsmakers." The pair emerged from a field of ten contenders in the nonpartisan primary. They face each other in the general election to take place on Tuesday, April 6 th .

Today on “Newsmakers,” we discuss writing and the creative process with several area authors and instructors. Our guest panel includes two southwest Wisconsin winners of the 2020 Wisconsin People and Ideas Fiction contest, and a creative writing faculty member from UW-La Crosse's English Department.

This week on “Newsmakers,” we discuss community policing in our area with local law enforcement representatives, including approaches to community involvement, mental health, diversity training and more. We also speak with writer and director of UW La Crosse Theatre's upcoming production "Influence," a witty and modern retelling of the classic comedy "The Misanthrope."

The experience of Black families in the La Crosse school system is the topic of discussion on this week’s "Newsmakers." We’re talking about the two-part film, “Amplifying the Voices of Black Youth and Their Parents in the La Crosse Area.” We’ll also hear the La Crosse School District respond to the experiences some students outline in the film.

Today on "Newsmakers," we focus on the 2021 race for La Crosse Mayor. The incumbent, Mayor Tim Kabat, is not seeking reelection. There are ten candidates running to replace him. Joining us is a panel of expert guests, including local journalists and a political science professor.

This week on "Newsmakers," we’re looking at broadband internet access in rural Wisconsin. Why is it so important? Who is falling behind? Then, our colleagues on “The West Side” in Eau Claire lend a hand by taking a look at western Wisconsin’s economy in light of COVID-19. Host Dean Kallenbach is joined by Ron Wirtz of the Federal Reserve Bank.

This week on "Newsmakers," we speak with area arts organizations on how they are responding to the Covid 19 pandemic, and what we can look forward to in the coming year. We hear from arts and cultural leaders in our southwest listening area including La Crosse and across the river in southeast Minnesota.