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PI Day, a crazy jetpack story and everything solar eclipse with Astronomer-Physicist Spencer Wilken

Spencer Wilken is back on La Crosse Talk PM to discuss the upcoming solar eclipse, how her PhD is going in Astronomy at the University of...

Politics4 years ago

For first time ever, La Crosse’s city council will have female majority

For the first time in the history of La Crosse, the city council will have a female majority when it is sworn in April 20. “First...

Politics5 years ago

Wisconsin’s Supreme Court now a 6-1 female majority, but Karofsky’s win could have made U.S. history

It’s great news for women but Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court race was so close to making U.S. history. Jill Karofsky’s win Monday cut one majority in...

World5 years ago

Women fill streets of world’s cities with call for justice

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Women filled the streets of the world’s largest cities Sunday to protest gender violence and inequality on International Women’s Day, with the...

Agriculture5 years ago

Extension programs focus on encouraging women in agriculture

In an increasing trend, women are taking more active roles as producers in agriculture. The 2017 census showed women were the principal operators of more than...

National5 years ago

US astronaut sets record for longest spaceflight by a woman

A U.S. astronaut set a record Saturday for the longest single spaceflight by a woman, breaking the old mark of 288 days with about two months...

National5 years ago

Once-a-month birth control pill? Experiment works in animals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Birth control pills work great if women remember to take them every day but missing doses can mean a surprise pregnancy. Now scientists...

Business5 years ago

New La Crosse event focuses on empowering female leaders

In an effort to encourage more women to pursue leadership roles, the La Crosse Area Chamber hosted the first Leadercast Women event. More than 190 women...

National5 years ago

First all-female spacewalking team makes history

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The world’s first all-female spacewalking team made history high above Earth on Friday, replacing a broken part of the International Space...

Politics6 years ago

Wisconsin GOP renews anti-abortion push

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The decades-old fight over abortion rights in Wisconsin is heating up again as Republican legislators push a quartet of bills designed to...

Wisconsin6 years ago

Federal census better recognizes Wisconsin’s female farmers

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The number of female producers on Wisconsin farms increased by 16% between 2012 and 2017, according to the latest census by the...

Wisconsin6 years ago

Wisconsin to commemorate women’s right to vote anniversary

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Some of the most powerful women in Wisconsin state government are coming together to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the state’s ratification...

National6 years ago

AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s claims in his State of Union address

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press is fact-checking remarks from President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech. Here’s a look at some of the claims...

Minnesota6 years ago

Women, minorities help Democrats win Senate, governor races in Minnesota

Women and minority voters helped propel Democrats to victory in Minnesota’s top races. Health care was the top issue cited by voters in the midterm election...