We might see it soon back on the La Crosse city council agenda, the old Kmart, but it’s not there yet, as Mac Kiel joined La Crosse Talk this week.

Other things we discussed included the council approving $115,000 in contingency funding for security at parks and ramps — but how this funding option needs to change — plus a project to house homeless people through $100,000 in funding from Mayo in La Crosse. 

Outside of La Crosse, we also discussed the Onalaska city council approving a $25-per-vehicle wheel tax for the next three years to help deal with a budget deficit. 

We might see it soon back on the La Crosse city council agenda, the old Kmart, but it&rsquo;s not there yet, as Mac Kiel joined La Crosse Talk this week.
Other things we discussed included the council approving $115,000 in contingency funding for security at parks and ramps &mdash; but how this funding option needs to change &mdash; plus a project to house homeless people through $100,000 in funding from Mayo in La Crosse.&nbsp;
Outside of La Crosse, we also discussed the Onalaska city council approving a <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/2025/07/07/onalaska-votes-on-wheel-tax-proposal-at-tonights-meeting/">$25-per-vehicle wheel tax</a> for the next three years to help deal with a budget deficit.&nbsp;

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WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

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WIZM’s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin.
Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at wizmnews.com and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities. Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.

WIZM&rsquo;s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin. Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">wizmnews.com</a> and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities.&nbsp;Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.