Andrea Smith says there are technological solutions to current problems.

Andrea Smith says there are technological solutions to current problems.

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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.

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Sheriff John Siegel said Tuesday morning that La Crosse County is nearing a deal to provide law enforcement services to the Town of Shelby.

Siegel talked about the agreement on La Crosse Talk. 

"So, we've been talking over the last year or so about how could the county provide some services and we're working on doing that with them and contracting which is very popular throughout the state for sheriff's offices to contract with villages and townships," Siegel said.

The sheriff also spoke about a number of other topics related to his job including one of the number one issues that his office deals with: mental health issues. The La Crosse County Jail is the largest provider of mental health services in the county. He detailed the increasing need for individual space for inmates undergoing mental health issues while incarcerated plus an overview of the treatment inmates are provided at the facility.

Sheriff Siegel also discussed the training involved for newly hired deputies lasting weeks compared to only several days when he first began his career 32 years ago. 

There was also a conversation about cooperation between the other law enforcement agencies in the county and how they all benefit from mutual aid and good communication.

Sheriff John Siegel said Tuesday morning that La Crosse County is nearing a deal to provide law enforcement services to the Town of Shelby.
Siegel talked about the agreement on La Crosse Talk.&nbsp;
"So, we've been talking over the last year or so about how could the county provide some services and we're working on doing that with them and contracting which is very popular throughout the state for sheriff's offices to contract with villages and townships," Siegel said.
The sheriff also spoke about a number of other topics related to his job including one of the number one issues that his office deals with: mental health issues. The La Crosse County Jail is the largest provider of mental health services in the county. He detailed the increasing need for individual space for inmates undergoing mental health issues while incarcerated plus an overview of the treatment inmates are provided at the facility.
Sheriff Siegel also discussed the training involved for newly hired deputies lasting weeks compared to only several days when he first began his career 32 years ago.&nbsp;
There was also a conversation about cooperation between the other law enforcement agencies in the county and how they all benefit from mutual aid and good communication.

Sheriff Siegel discusses law enforcement with Shelby, mental health issues in jail

It's the type of service you really don't want to have to use.  But it is one that's important to yours and to public safety. It is the emergency dispatch center of 9-1-1. Monday on La Crosse Talk host Sean Dwyer talked with Director of Public Safety and Communications Kent Stein.

Mr. Stein is new to the position, but he's familiar with emergency response in our area having worked for Tri-state Ambulance.

He talked about how AI is being used at the dispatch center, about bilingual issues, about training, and about the fact that the 9-1-1 dispatch is looking to hire.

It's the type of service you really don't want to have to use.&nbsp; But it is one that's important to yours and to public safety. It is the emergency dispatch center of 9-1-1. Monday on La Crosse Talk host Sean Dwyer talked with Director of Public Safety and Communications Kent Stein.
Mr. Stein is new to the position, but he's familiar with emergency response in our area having worked for Tri-state Ambulance.
He talked about how AI is being used at the dispatch center, about bilingual issues, about training, and about the fact that the 9-1-1 dispatch is looking to hire.

Meet La Crosse County's new Director of Public Safety and Communications

The League of Women Voters of the La Crosse Area are holding a Lunch and Learn event this week. 

The League believes our government starts right here with our neighbors and communities.

Two league members who play a key role in local government, Lee Donahue, a Town of Campbell supervisor, and Margaret Larson, a La Crosse County Supervisor will speak about civic engagement at the local level.

They will address some of the critical issues facing our community. While the luncheon is sold out this month, you are still able to register to watch the event online. Click here to register. 

The League plans to host future events which are open to the public. 

Leslie Wegener from the League of Women Voters of the La Crosse Area joined Sean Dwyer on La Crosse Talk on Monday morning to talk about events both this month and next. 

The League of Women Voters of the La Crosse Area are holding a Lunch and Learn event this week.&nbsp;
The League believes our government starts right here with our neighbors and communities.
Two league members who play a key role in local government, Lee Donahue, a Town of Campbell supervisor, and Margaret Larson, a La Crosse County Supervisor will speak about civic engagement at the local level.
They will address some of the critical issues facing our community. While the luncheon is sold out this month, you are still able to register to watch the event online. <a href="https://www.lwvlacrosse.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&amp;club_id=484247&amp;item_id=2802053">Click here to register.&nbsp;</a>
The League plans to host future events which are open to the public.&nbsp;
Leslie Wegener from the <a href="https://www.lwvlacrosse.org/">League of Women Voters of the La Crosse Area</a> joined Sean Dwyer on La Crosse Talk on Monday morning to talk about events both this month and next.&nbsp;

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