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    La Crosse City Council Approves 5,000 Levy on Downtown Businesses for Police Patrols
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    La Crosse City Council Approves $175,000 Levy on Downtown Businesses for Police Patrols

    The La Crosse Public Works Board unanimously approved a resolution Monday appropriating $175,000 for the operation and maintenance of the downtown parking system. For over 40 years, drivers in downtown La Crosse have been able to avoid parking meters and…

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    Markie Battaglia Keeps Traditions Alive
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    Markie Battaglia Keeps Traditions Alive

    When Markie Battaglia and her family moved to Ramona more than 25 years ago, she had no idea that living in the country would change her life in incredible ways. Initially inspired by her cousin Vanessa, a former rodeo queen,…

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    Young Whanganui sports talent receives financial boost from Mitre 10 MEGA Whanganui Future Champions Trust
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    Young Whanganui sports talent receives financial boost from Mitre 10 MEGA Whanganui Future Champions Trust

    The following recipients have been announced for this funding round: Jake Newton – selected for the finals of the 2024 World Rowing Coastal Championships and the 2024 World Rowing Beach Championships in September in Genoa, Italy. William Herd – also…

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    Chase Budinger wins Paris Olympics beach volleyball debut
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    Chase Budinger wins Paris Olympics beach volleyball debut

    American Chase Budinger celebrates a point against France during a beach volleyball match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) PARIS — Chase Budinger never forgot how poorly he played in…

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    Mark Taylor lashes out at critics over diving commentary
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    Mark Taylor lashes out at critics over diving commentary

    Cricket legend and now commentator Mark Taylor has responded after critics criticised his diving commentary during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Officials at the Paris Olympics have been forced to order large quantities of eggs and red meat following complaints about…

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    Knife-wielding individual seen ‘bus surfing’ in Brighton
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    Knife-wielding individual seen ‘bus surfing’ in Brighton

    The video sparked alarm and raised significant safety concerns, with Sussex Police now working with Brighton and Hove Buses to identify the individual involved. Police have appealed for public assistance in gathering information or additional footage of the incident. “We…

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    Major change in traffic rules that almost no one knows happened
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    Major change in traffic rules that almost no one knows happened

    Many drivers are unaware of recent changes to the Road Traffic Act regarding who has the right of way on the road, a new study has found. This means there could be millions of motorists on the road who are…

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    Japan’s ‘wild’ Horigome retains Olympic street skateboard title
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    Japan’s ‘wild’ Horigome retains Olympic street skateboard title

    Japan’s gold medalist Yuto Horigome poses with his medal after the victory ceremony for the men’s street skating during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at La Concorde in Paris on July 29, 2024. PHOTO: AFP PARIS (AFP) – Japan’s Yuto…

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    Tasmanians in the spotlight as U16 Barbarians named and President honoured
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    Tasmanians in the spotlight as U16 Barbarians named and President honoured

    Tasmania’s rugby was in the spotlight this month as two players were identified as future talents and the state president was honoured. U16 state representatives Cooper Crowther and Tom Alomes have been named in Rugby Australia’s Barbarians training squad after…

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    A young volunteer from Didier Drogba’s home country | Olympic News
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    A young volunteer from Didier Drogba’s home country | Olympic News

    I was waiting for the bus to Porte de la Chapelle, the venue for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games badminton matches, to watch the HS Prannoy singles match, when I met a young volunteer. She asked about the locations I…

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