WIZM - La Crosse Talk Interviews

Listen to a preview conversation about this week's Moon Tunes.  See you in the park.

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A plan to renovate the La Crosse County Jail, improving conditions for staff, incarcerated women, and people with mental health needs, should take a step forward this week. The County Board will vote on a $1.3 million proposal for design and construction of the jail renovation. The jail was built in 1997 and expanded in 2010 to meet the needs of the population at that time. In recent years, more individuals with serious mental health needs have entered the jail, straining staff and resources. The new plan was developed with input from jail staff and would expand special‑needs units and create new and improved housing for incarcerated women. La Crosse County Sheriff John Siegel spoke to LaCrosseTalk host Sean Dwyer about the needs, the plan and the future of the jail.

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Local program helps people in need with transportation that can change lives.  Nyhus Schaffer spoke to Sean Dwyer about the Chariots 4 Hope and how it can change a life's trajectory.

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Celebrating 50 years, the La Crosse Area Builders Association hosts the parade of homes.  The annual event runs Thursday through Sunday.  Tena Bailey of L.A.B.A. talks about the event that lets guests walk  through and tour some of the area's most beautiful homes. 

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Kirk Bennet has officially stepped into his role as President of Western Technical College.  He sat down with W-I-Z-M LaCrosseTalk host Sean Dwyer to talk about his new role and expectations.

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A "Taste of The Garden" is a fundraiser where great food local beverages, live music and a beautiful setting come together to support a meaningful cause. 

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Holmen's Kornfest is the annual summer festival held at Halfway Creek Park.  It is one of the longest running community events in the La crosse area.  The event includes music, softball, a parade, car show and of course Wisconsin Sweet Corn. Listen to a conversation about the summer event.

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The Women's Fund will host its annual fall luncheon on Thursday September 10th at the La crosse center.  The event features Oklahoma City bombing survivor Amy Downs to keynote Women's Fund La Crosse Fall luncheon.  Beth Davidson from the Women's Fund talked about the event with Host Sean Dwyer on LaCrosseTalk.

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For more than 20 years Dunkin Donuts has teamed up with local law enforcement officials to raise money for Special Olympics program. That includes police from the La Crosse area. Sergeant Whitney Hughes spoke to W-I-Z-M LaCrosseTalk Friday morning about the fun fundraiser.

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Gary Walth brings his original song and "Marty" his guitar to perform on Music Friday on W-I-Z-M.

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