Providing help for those in need at Amy’s Closet
It began with an article about children in the foster care program.
Providing help for those in need at Amy’s Closet
It began with an article about children in the foster care program.
Trempealeau woman spends years fundraising for church elevator
A 90 year old Trempealeau woman says we can all make a difference by making time for each other.
Jefferson Award Winner: Alice Techel
Alice, who sees opportunities to help almost anywhere she looks, encourages others to seek them out as well.
She says that can be something as simple as reading a book to a child in school.
Jefferson Award winner a retired teacher, but he’s still instructing
This month’s Jefferson Award winner is a retired teacher. But, he’s still teaching.
Local Jefferson Awards winner honored in D.C.
A local Jefferson Awards winner is honored at the National Jefferson Awards ceremony in Washington D.C.
Jefferson Award Winner promotes mental health
Therese Roellich-Bernadot is leading the charge to promote mental health.
Dedicated Dog Shelter volunteer wins Jefferson Award
Curtis Turnroth is a self described ‘dog nut’. And his daughter agrees.
Slide Show: Jefferson Awards Banquet 2019
Once a year, WXOW and Altra Federal Credit Union gather to honor our Jefferson Award winners from the past year.
March Jefferson Award Winner: Virginia Wintersteen, M.D.
She is a “tireless advocate” for people who have physical challenges.
Doctor Virginia Wintersteen is an orthopedist at Gundersen Health System. Beyond that work, she has volunteered for years to provide opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. Opportunities that did not always exist.
Where does a retired teacher go volunteer? Back at school
He wasn’t ready to stop teaching.
January Jefferson Award Winner: Randi Strangstalien
When you’re faced with significant challenges of your own, are you still willing to help others?
81-year-old Jefferson Award recipient inspiring those around him
Age shouldn’t be a factor when it comes to volunteering, says an 81 year old Millston man.
October Jefferson Award Winners – Steve and Monica Holman
La Crescent, MN (WXOW) October’s Jefferson Awards winners turned a tragedy into a cause to help others. Monica and Steve Holman of La Crescent lost
Jefferson Award Winner says son with rare genetic disease made her a better person
A La Crosse woman says providing son with quality of life is at the heart of her mission.
STORMTRACKER 19 WEATHER
Autumn arrived at 2:50 AM this morning…
A cold front will approach the area Tuesday afternoon bumping up the warmth and humidity
