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When a mother duck's babies fell through a sewer grate in La Crosse, Wisconsin, local firefighters turned their afternoon into a heartwarming rescue mission. Every duckling made it back to mom safely.
Volunteers from 16 local businesses joined forces to complete 29 projects across La Crosse, Wisconsin, including hanging drywall at a Habitat for Humanity home. The 31st annual Day of Caring proves that when communities show up together, impossible projects become possible. #
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse men's track team just made history by winning their third consecutive NCAA Division III championship. The Eagles dominated with 106 points and set multiple meet records along the way.
Cancer survivors in La Crosse get free fitness programs, and one cycling event keeps them going. Teams pedal together to fund wellness that helps survivors rebuild strength and hope.
When the pianist fell ill at a live La La Land concert, composer Justin Hurwitz asked 2,500 audience members if anyone could sight-read the Oscar-winning score. One man raised his hand and pulled off the performance of a lifetime.
When a pianist fell ill during a live La La Land concert in Sydney, a college student in the audience volunteered to replace him. Sterling Nasa improvised a jaw-dropping solo that earned a standing ovation from 2,500 fans and praise from the film's Oscar-winning composer.
After waiting 25 years to donate blood again, a military veteran finally got his chance and now gives yearly. The American Red Cross honored him and other community heroes at their 47th annual celebration in Wisconsin.
A La Crosse native made history at the 1904 Olympics when no one else would. George Poage's courage opened doors for generations of Black athletes to follow.
After a tornado tore through Ringle, Wisconsin, the community rallied with such force that one home lost its roof and was nearly rebuilt within days. Local restaurants, churches, and volunteers from across central Wisconsin proved that disaster can bring out the best in people.
Wisconsin lawmakers just introduced a groundbreaking bill to power the entire state with 100% clean energy by 2050. If passed, Wisconsin would join three neighboring states already leading the clean energy revolution.
Three LA Kings prospects just won their first NCAA hockey championship with Denver University, the team's third title in five years. Freshmen Kristian Epperson and Brendan McMorrow and sophomore James Reeder helped the Pioneers defeat Wisconsin 2-1 in the final.
While the U.S. exits the Paris Climate Agreement, Wisconsin utilities are doubling down on clean energy with major solar, wind, and battery projects. Wisconsin Public Service has already slashed emissions by 56% since 2005 and just launched the state's first large-scale battery storage facility.
Wisconsin is building 78 new electric vehicle charging stations with $78 million in federal funding, ensuring drivers are never more than 50 miles from a quality charger. The state DOT is focusing two-thirds of stations in northern Wisconsin to boost tourism and ease range anxiety for EV owners.
When temperatures plunged to -4°F in Madison, Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin shut down but the city's 62 electric buses kept running. Just four years after electric buses failed miserably in the cold, new technology is proving that zero-emission transit can handle brutal Midwestern winters.
Paul Schommer from Appleton, Wisconsin, is heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics with a chance to make history. No American has ever won an Olympic medal in biathlon, and this Midwest athlete hopes to change that.
Mishicot High School's Juliana Doerner shattered a state track record at the WIAA championships, sprinting into Wisconsin history. Her blazing 24.04-second performance in the Division 3 girls 200-meter dash rewrote the record books on June 6, 2026.
After years of near-complete closure, the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened for limited Palestinian foot traffic in both directions. Fifty people will be able to cross each way on the first day, marking a significant step toward reconnecting families and communities.
The Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey team claimed their second consecutive national championship with a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Ohio State. The win marks Wisconsin's ninth NCAA title, the most of any program in women's college hockey.
The Wisconsin Badgers turned a nightmare first half into one of the greatest comebacks in program history, erasing a 20-point deficit to defeat Minnesota 67-63. The victory marks Wisconsin's 11th straight win over their rivals and ties the school record for largest second-half comeback. #
Young people are transforming disaster relief in Iowa, driving a 25% jump in Red Cross volunteers over three years. The agency now has 1,200 active volunteers statewide, with Gen Z leading the charge through school-based Red Cross Clubs.
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