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WIZMnews.com NEW YORK (AP) — I’ll get you, my pretty! And your little pygmy hippo, too! Forgive us the shameless attempt to link the fantasy hit “Wicked” to the delightful Moo Deng. But, hear us out — there’s something the two have in common as the year draws to a close. Escapism. Whether we found it on the yellow […] The post 2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism — and cute little animals appeared first on WIZM 92.3FM 1410AM. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.

WIZMnews.com Two Jackson County bank robberies from several years ago may have been solved with the arrest of one 26-year-old woman. Sheriff’s officers say Michaela Davis of Medford, Wisconsin is accused of robbing the Jackson County Bank in Alma Center nearly six years ago, in January of 2019. Davis is also suspected of robbing a motor […] The post Area woman accused of unsolved Jackson County bank holdups that happened six years ago appeared first on WIZM 92.3FM 1410AM. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.

WIZMnews.com Voters in La Crosse will be electing a new mayor in April, but there are other local races that could attract attention, and candidates. Two current La Crosse school board members have decided not to run again. Board president Juan Jimenez has declared he will not be a candidate in the spring. Katie Berkedal has […] The post Two school board members in La Crosse choose not to run in spring election appeared first on WIZM 92.3FM 1410AM. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.

WIZMnews.com ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota House Republicans could start the 2025 legislative session in the majority after a judge ruled last week that a Democratic candidate didn’t meet the residency requirements for his suburban district. Ramsey County Judge Leonardo Castro ruled that Curtis Johnson didn’t live in the Roseville-area district for the required six […] The post Court ruling could tip majority to Republicans in Minnesota House, with Democrat not living in district appeared first on WIZM 92.3FM 1410AM. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.

WIZMnews.com MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has picked a new leader for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The governor announced Monday that he has appointed Dr. Karen Hyun as the agency’s secretary. Hyun has been the chief of staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) since 2021. She worked as […] The post Wisconsin Gov. Evers appoints NOAA chief to head DNR, after yearlong search appeared first on WIZM 92.3FM 1410AM. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.