The first half of Newsmakers looks at the summer heat and how it has caused health-threatening situations for area residents and growing concerns about drought. The second half of Newsmakers looks at advances in La Crosse’s stormwater utility project.
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Beating The Heat
This week’s extended heat and high humidity is coming to an end, but not without creating health-threatening situations for area residents, growing concerns about drought, and lots of new records for the weather record books. We have the latest from the National Weather Service, and reminders of how to protect ourselves from heat-related health issues. Learn more from:
- National Weather Service
- Alert La Crosse
- Ready Wisconsin(Wisconsin Emergency Management)
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Advancing La Crosse's Stormwater Utility Project
The city of La Crosse is in the process of beginning a stormwater utility. Homes and businesses will soon start seeing quarterly bills designed to help improve stormwater quality that’s discharged into the Mississippi River. It will also help reduce problems with localized street flooding over time. Learn more about property changes that can be made to receive credits and reduce stormwater utility bills.
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