Read through the obituaries published today in La Crosse Tribune Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account WNBA’s newest team debuts with global focus Don't tell Natalie Nakase she doesn't have what it takes to do something The coach of the San Francisco Bay Area's first WNBA team got to where she is by learning to block out those who underestimated her "If I hear one negative thing about my goal we're done," Nakase told The Associated Press but it's made my circle really powerful and encouraging and supportive for me." Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase speaks with the press during their first day of camp in Oakland to going from being a walk-on at UCLA to team captain as a 5-foot-2 freshman in 1998 It's what made her the first Asian American player to join the now-defunct National Women's Basketball League in 2003 Nakase is blazing a trail again as the WNBA's first Asian American head coach That distinction adds to an already impressive rise to be the leader of the Golden State Valkyries the league's first expansion franchise since 2008 Their inaugural roster also happens to include championship-winning UConn guard Kaitlyn Chen who last month became the first Taiwanese American drafted Golden State Valkyries' Kaitlyn Chen practices during training camp at the WNBA team's facility in Oakland isn't rattled ascending to a larger spotlight has prepared her for being more public and "preparation builds confidence," she said Coaching is something Nakase expressed interest in as far back as 20 years when she was on the San Jose Spiders For people who may not see Asian American women as leaders Nakase hopes her new role will change minds "I think it's more like what's in your mind rather than like the exterior part of it," said Nakase who at UCLA was often mistaken for a gymnast or tennis player Nakase's leadership style is one of "tough love." It's an approach she learned from her father Compliments were not something given in her family Her father "not only (held) me accountable but he set higher and higher standards because I think if you believe in yourself — in this — then I want to push you to this," Nakase said That's not to say she won't be there for players off the court Nakase said her "responsibility is to be with them every single day Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase smiles during training camp at the WNBA team's facility in Oakland Nakase will be one of four head coaches of color in the WNBA this season Seattle Storm coach Noelle Quinn is the only other female Latricia Trammell became the first Native American or Alaska Native head coach Only one-fourth of the head coaches in the league are Black which is a sharp contrast to the fact that roughly 64% of WNBA players are Black or African American according to a 2023 report from The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport Hispanic/Latina and Asian players each account for 1.4% Those who identify as mixed race amount to nearly 11% The WNBA is on track to expand to 16 teams by 2028 This is all happening as women's sports at college and professional levels have seen a popularity surge in the last few years Nakase was a Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach for 10 years before she joined the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces in a similar role after the Aces won back-to-back championships She believes the opportunity to be part of the movement happening in women's sports as the coach of the Valkyries couldn't have come at a better time experiencing everything on a day to day on what it looks like what they get and now coming here," Nakase said Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase and assistant coach Sugar Rodgers during training camp at the WNBA team's facility in Oakland Nakase's presence has electrified Bay Area Asian Americans who already were stoked to have a hometown WNBA team to support had bought Valkyries season tickets for themselves and their daughters Adelaide one of several Asian American youth teams around the Bay Area Adelaide said she was "freaking out" when she found out an Asian American woman would be taking a lead in Dub Nation who also grew up playing in an Asian American league "I thought that was just so cool and it felt more so like she was part of our community already," Adelaide said Both Nakase and Chen's presence have intensified Ashlyn's interest laughs while talking with guard Kaitlyn Chen while being interviewed during training camp at the WNBA team's facility in Oakland "I didn't really watch the WNBA like that much before," Ashlyn said "but now that I see a lot of Asian representation .. whose father founded a local basketball club over 30 years ago said it's "the most wonderful thing that we could ever ask for I think also it challenges the stereotypes and expands their views of what's possible." It's "a symbol to all girls and boys alike in the Asian community," Nathan Chan added Nakase embraces what she feels is a responsibility and thinks about how to use her new platform to encourage more girls on a daily basis "What I feel like I'm going to connect more to also is more coaches," Nakase said the impact of coaches is going to be the reason why other females — younger kids that look like me — that they're going to be inspired." Biochemistry students showcased their semester-long research projects to local employers in a 'reverse' style of a typical career fair Culvert replacement will disrupt traffic on Highway YY in the towns of Barre and Greenfield during the next two weeks The La Crosse County Highway Department announced Monday the highway will be closed May 6 to replace five culverts along the highway The department says the timing of the closures is weather dependent and subject to power line work Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter Email notifications are only sent once a day New restaurants and businesses are opening in La Crosse area A 34-year-old La Crosse woman faces multiple criminal charges after an April 10 traffic stop in La Crosse A tornado touched down in Eau Claire County Monday according to the National Weather Service A traffic stop of a wrong-way driver in La Crosse on April 3 resulted in drunken driving charges The body of a Chippewa Falls woman missing for nine years has been located according to the Chippewa Falls Police Department This photo comes from a unique souvenir photo book; the cover and pages are made from heavy duck canvas and tied together with lacing — maybe the very same that the pictured shoes were made with features employees working in the numerous departments of the rubber mill Here workers pose among heaps of tennis shoes and boxes marked “Ranger Tennis,” the name of this line of tennis shoes Tennis shoes began to be produced at the mill after a new tennis shoe department was added in 1905 According to a La Crosse Rubber Mills catalog from this period Anyone with more information about this photo or wishing to donate photos of the Coulee Region may contact the La Crosse Public Library Archives at 608-789-7136 or via email at ar chives@lacrosselibrary.org. A 47-year-old Blair man faces criminal charges after he was arrested in Holmen during a child sex sting Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application He attended St John's Catholic School and graduated from Logan High School in 1959 he was fortunate enough to play on the State Tourney Team one of the best records for the city and school history and together they shared 26 happy years together traveling and spending time with family and friends Jack enjoyed attending local sporting events Jack and Betty belonged to the "59er Diners" for many years enjoying the company of Jack's classmates and their spouses Treasured friendships were formed within the group before retiring from BNSF railroad as a conductor after 31 years He also owned and operated The North Star tavern for several years Jack's later years were challenged by life-altering peripheral neuropathy and dementia his ability to live the life he wanted was sadly not to be Survivors include his wife Betty; sons Paul (Suzanne) and John; grandchildren Michael (Jessica) Parker and Aubree Grace Pintz; great-granddaughters Maxine and Sophia Weber; brothers Steve (Rosa) Jim (Paulette) and Peter (Julie); sister-in-law Vicki De Maiffe and many nieces and nephews He is also survived by Betty's daughters Sue (Dwight) Reynolds and Sandy (Mike) Weihing; grandchildren Daniel and Cassie Reynolds Mikeala and Caroline Weihing; sister-in-law Kay (Bernie) Sasse and brother-in-law Bradley (Pamela) Benrud and their families He will be greatly missed by all who knew him Visitation is scheduled to take place from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday at Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services of Onalaska memorials may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater La Crosse or the Wafer Food Pantry of La Crosse Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Mirage Sports Bar owner Courtney Burish showcases the restaurant's new wood-fired pizzas I’ve got news this week on Jalisco’s restaurant opening in Sparta a timetable for opening a Panda Express restaurant at the former Macy’s department store site at Valley View Mall Dahl Automotive acquiring three dealerships in Sheboygan and DBS Group expanding its Onalaska headquarters building Jorge Esparza has opened Jalisco’s restaurant in the former Super Restaurant in Suite 8 at 620 Industrial Drive along Wisconsin Street/Highway 16 in Sparta He opened Jalisco’s on March 18 after buying the 9-year-old Super Restaurant business from Christel Maradiaga Duarte She told me she sold the business because she wants to spend more time with her children sold her Super Restaurant business at 620 Industrial Drive in Sparta to Jorge Esparza who opened Jalisco’s restaurant there on March 18 “I have been working in a Mexican restaurant (in Sparta) for about 18 years and was interested in buying it to improve myself as a person,” Esparza said of buying the business “And thank God things have gone well for me.” Duarte said Jalisco’s offers authentic Mexican cuisine as well as classic American cuisine and its menu is about half Mexican and half American food Some of the most popular Mexican offerings are fajitas Some of the biggest-selling American items are biscuits and gravy breakfast burritos and “wonderful” charbroiled burgers made with hamburger that’s never frozen Jalisco’s serves breakfast all day and has homemade soups and daily specials Jorge Esparza stands in Jalisco’s restaurant He bought the former Super Restaurant business at 620 Industrial Drive and redecorated and renamed it Jalisco’s serves Mexican and American food The restaurant’s interior has been painted with bright colors so it is definitely much more festive” in appearance Hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. For more information, call Jalisco’s at 608-487-8200 or visit its Facebook page Construction has started on a new Panda Express restaurant at 3810 Hwy between the Raising Cane’s chicken fingers restaurant and the Mister Car Wash that also are under construction at the former Macy’s site at Valley View Mall “Right now the new La Crosse location is tentatively slated to open early in the fourth quarter of 2025 of course,” a Panda Express spokeswoman told me last week The new Panda Express will have nearly 40 employees and a drive-thru customers will find a distinctly American Chinese design that bridges the East and the West with red lanterns a moon gate portal and vibrant Chinatown signs,” she said In February, I quoted a Raising Cane’s spokeswoman as saying the new Raising Cane’s is expected to open in July or August. She told me earlier this week that Is still true, and added that the chain is taking applications for jobs at the new restaurant at its jobs.raisingcanes.com website Mister Car Wash hasn’t responded to my inquiries Dahl Automotive announced this week that it has acquired three dealerships at Interstate 43 and Highway 23 in Sheboygan from International Autos Dahl Subaru Sheboygan and Dahl Honda Sheboygan “We are excited to welcome almost 60 new team members to the Dahl Automotive family,” Dahl Automotive President Andrew Dahl said “This acquisition aligns with our growth strategy of entering midsize markets Dahl re-enters the Eastern Wisconsin market which last had Dahl dealerships from 1920 to 1939 And with the acquisitions, Dahl Automotive has more than 600 employees in Wisconsin and Minnesota through 14 dealerships, two body shops, two parts and accessory businesses, and an auto museum. For more information, visit www.dahlauto.com Scott Helgerson opened 3 Stage Sports Cards and Dart Shoppe on April 26 next to his former 3 stage sports cards shop in Valley View Mall Although he continues to sell sports trading cards the focus of his new store is sales of airsoft products (such as airsoft guns and airsoft plastic BBs) and darts He plans to have an area for shooting airsoft guns at targets and an area for throwing darts at dart boards His new storefront is almost three times as large as the first one Sixteen months after cutting the ribbon on its new Onalaska headquarters DBS Group says it is adding 3,605 square feet to accommodate its growing team A groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion was scheduled for Friday at its office at 200 French Road in Onalaska The expansion will enlarge the existing 6,300-square-foot facility collaborative work areas and additional amenities to support the company’s expanding operations It’s expected to be completed later this year DBS Group, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has grown from 15 team members to more than 50 professionals across its Onalaska and Rochester, Minn., offices. It is a design-build construction manager and general contractor. For more information, visit www.dbsg.com Steve Cahalan reports on local business developments Steve Cahalan writes about business news and can be reached at stevecahalan.reporter@gmail.com Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly Schlegel Wuensch was charged in La Crosse County Circuit Court with felony counts of possession of fentanyl with intent to deliver possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver misappropriating ID to avoid penalty and possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor counts of obstructing an officer possession of drug paraphernalia and operating after revocation La Crosse police conducted a traffic stop on 14th Street after observing a vehicle operated by Schlegel Wuensch drive through the entire length of an alley without stopping The complaint she was visibly nervous when confronted by police She allegedly lied about her identity before police were able to make a positive identification Police determined that Schlegel Wuensch was on probation and was driving with a revoked driver’s license Police summoned a K9 to conduct a sniff of the vehicle police reportedly found 2.4 grams of methamphetamine drug paraphernalia and a notebook that appeared to contain a drug ledger listing several names and cash values Schlegel Wuensch was transported to the La Crosse County Jail The complaint says jail staff recovered 1.1 grams of fentanyl and .8 grams of methamphetamine from two baggies that fell from inside her bra as she was changing into jail clothes Schlegel Wuensch is being held in the La Crosse County Jail on a probation violation She waived her right to a preliminary hearing Her next court date is a May 16 pre-trial conference Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email 19 on La Crosse’s North Side got his bail reduced Friday but not at the level requested by his defense … A 35-year-old La Crosse man is being held in the La Crosse County Jail after he was arrested for burglary and drug offenses 19 on La Crosse’s North Side got his bail reduced Friday but not at the level requested by his defense counsel Judge Elliott Levine reduced bail for Cody Alland from $1 million to $100,000 during a bond hearing in La Crosse Alland faces a single felony charge of first-degree intentional homicide in the death of 42-year-old Justin Betz Prosecutors say Alland shot Betz at close range in the parking lot of a tavern and fled the scene Defense attorney Chris Zachar argued for a signature bond or a $10,000 cash bond He said Alland is neither a danger to the community nor a flight risk Zachar said his client has deep community ties and no criminal record Alland has absolutely no criminal history at all — not as an adult; not as a juvenile,” Zachar said Zachar said Alland acted in self-defense against someone “with a violent history.” He said Alland is willing to accept bond conditions that include house arrest and GPS monitoring very tight leash and still secure the safety of the community,” Zachar said Assistant La Crosse County District Attorney Nick Passe argued against lowering bail He said Alland “has demonstrated a clear threat to public safety.” Betz at near point-blank range for no apparent reason,” Passe said he took off instead of turning himself in and took significant measures to evade law enforcement and to try to destroy evidence.” Betts said the shooting was captured on video and gives the prosecution a strong case Alland’s next court appearance is a June 17 status hearing Guinness World Records certified world's tallest and smallest dogs met up for a playdate A playdate between the world's tallest and smallest living dogs went the way of most dog park encounters despite the 3-foot height difference — lots of tail wagging are both certified winners in their respective height titles by Guinness World Records The fact that Reginald is the size of a small horse and Pearl is as small as an apple didn't stop them from getting along famously a previous record-holder in the same category until she died in 2020 Both Millie and Pearl weighed 1 ounce at birth "I was not expecting to once again have the record," said Vanesa Semler of Orlando Guinness arranged the two-day meet up between Pearl and Reginald — who also goes by Reggie and measures in at a whopping 3-foot-3 — last month at his home in Idaho Falls Semler said she was anxious because of Reginald's size pleasant surprise from day one because Reggie is like Pearl might have been more interested in the Guinness film crew that accompanied Pearl than the tiny dog herself "I would say he likes people a little bit more than he likes other dogs," said Sam Johnson Reiss Pearl's tiny size was also strange for the big boy like he didn't step on her or anything or anything crazy He was just very aware that she was there." especially on a dog park visit when he towered over other Great Danes despite being only 9 months old and they were like full-grown," Reiss said There might have been a little jealousy shown over toys and beds but Reggie and Pearl found common ground during their two days roaming the Idaho farm together "I think she found a good friend," Semler said with the chihuahua even picking out the clothes she wants to wear every day by placing her paw on the outfits laid out before her That comes in handy when news crews are lining up for interviews Pearl doesn't have the top diva title quite yet with Reiss saying Reggie — who has a new Instagram account — has his own diva moments "He's pretty high maintenance," Reiss said like he's kind of mischievous and silly and definitely tells you when he wants something." unadulterated joy of a dog greeting its human companion after they arrive home from a long day at work so too do pet owners' preferences when it comes to which breeds they bring home Breeds once wildly popular just a few decades ago may have fallen out of fashion an underdog can rise to the top of the charts which dethroned the Labrador retriever as America's favorite dog in 2022 and has held on to the title ever since Frenchies aren't the only pups enjoying the spotlight these days, though. Stacker pulled data from the American Kennel Club to compare dog popularity rankings from 2004 and 2024; the 2024 popularity rankings were released on March 20 The 25 dog breeds that gained the most popularity since 2004 are listed in ascending order by their 20-year rank change The AKC only recognized 154 breeds in 2004 so breeds added within those decades were excluded As a result, breeds like the cane corso, recognized in 2010, aren't on this list. However, the breed has grown considerably in the past decade, moving from the 47th most popular in 2014 to the 14th in 2024. The AKC told People that registrations for the breed have skyrocketed 414% in the past decade Read on to find out which dogs have gained the most popularity in the last two decades You may also like: Paws and play: 5 great ways to stay active with your dog this summer The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was once bred as an all-around working dog known for hauling carts of meat and dairy products from farms to markets in the Swiss Alps Swissies even served as draft dogs in World War II but the breed has since made a comeback as a beloved companion These dogs are known for being enthusiastic and friendly but owners should be aware of the breed's pulling tendencies while on a leash but the whippet still has plenty going for it the whippet became popular for its racing skills and comfort with family living Whippets have also picked up some trophies winning the top title at Crufts—the world's biggest dog show—in March 2025 and placing second at the Westminster Dog Show in February 2025 They're not punk rockers, but the Rhodesian ridgeback's signature look is a naturally spiked hairdo running along its spine. The breed made a stateside debut in the 1930s when actor Errol Flynn began breeding the dogs on his ranch You may also like: Most pet owners who have pet insurance say it's worth the cost The greyhound's lineage can be traced back to ancient Egypt when pharaohs bred these lean dogs to hunt game about 5,000 years ago greyhounds are better known for their skills on the race track The breed is capable of reaching speeds of more than 35 miles per hour making these dogs formidable lure coursers greyhounds are the second-fastest land mammal in the world The Cavalier King Charles spaniel is a hefty The breed has an undeniably elegant look in spite of its petite form This snuggly and sweet breed has only been officially recognized by the AKC since 1995 but has more than made up for the late registration with ballooning popularity Those entering the world of miniature bull terrier ownership need to come prepared. According to the AKC, this breed combines "terrier fearlessness and feistiness with the mischievous antics of a clown." For those prepared to handle it this tiny and sturdy dog is a comic delight a little publicity from Target hasn't hurt You may also like: 5 unexpected ways service and emotional support dogs improve and save human lives The Portuguese water dog was originally bred as a fisherman's helper The breed remains desirable today for its low-shedding coat and hypoallergenic status Portuguese water dogs are great with children and love to socialize Two of the most famous dogs from this breed are Bo and Sunny the Obamas' pets who grew up in the White House Long popular in Japan, the shiba inu's popularity in the U.S. has exploded recently. A lot of this is linked to internet culture, where shibas are the subject of a popular meme and general social media attention. The grim downside is that online appreciation led to many abandoned shiba inus as people got the dogs without researching how much training and time go into taking care of the breed Folks who have taken the time to properly raise shiba inus love the dogs for their strong, stubborn personalities. As for the shiba inu of the original doge meme, Kabosu passed away peacefully in 2024 at the age of 18 The Cardigan Welsh corgi is distinguished from the other variety of Welsh corgi by its coloring and long tail and was of such high value in ancient Wales that laws severely penalized those who hurt or stole the dog though not as popular as the Pembroke variety The Australian cattle dog isn't the biggest or toughest-looking canine but it is among the most mischievous if it doesn't get enough stimulation but is also extremely loyal and known for its smarts Australian cattle dogs have gained slow but steady appreciation in the United States since being officially recognized by the AKC in 1980 You may also like: 6 great gifts for shelter cats this holiday season The Havanese is the only dog breed native to Cuba where it had been well-loved for hundreds of years before its arrival in the United States in the early 1960s social energy and small size of this breed make it an ideal choice for city dwellers Anatolian shepherd dogs are no fad: This ancient breed was depicted as far back as 2000 B.C Anatolian shepherd dogs are still profoundly protective While you won't normally find this breed on the red carpet they have been spotted on the big screen in films like "Cats & Dogs" and "Friends With Benefits." The Bernese mountain dog is an ideal cuddling partner and is well known for protecting its human family but they're also known for being vigilant guards The border collie was developed to herd livestock near the border of England and Scotland but also makes a great choice as a family dog Border collies have endless energy and high intelligence and may just try to herd children if there are no sheep in sight You may also like: Most popular dog breeds in the US and the states where they're #1 Made famous by the 1956 novel "The Hundred and One Dalmatians" and subsequent Disney movie adaptation Dalmatians are instantly recognizable by their black-spotted Owners should be prepared to provide their Dalmatian with plenty of exercise and training to ensure good behavior or they may have a troublemaker on their hands the French bulldog has been steadily and swiftly growing in popularity for the past 20 years But the breed goes way back: A small bulldog became popular in England in the mid-19th century before crossing into France where it was mixed with other breeds to create the distinct bat ears and French bulldog we recognize today Frenchies took over the #1 spot on the AKC's annual list of most popular purebred dog breeds and have remained on top ever since The wirehaired pointing griffon may sound like a mythical creature straight out of "Harry Potter," but in reality, they're intelligent, energetic dogs originally bred as gun dogs. In fact, this breed's hunting prowess is so impressive that in 2024, a blind wirehaired pointing griffon in Michigan passed a rigorous AKC hunting test marking a first in the kennel club's history These dogs can be independent but also take to training and are easy to spot because of their unique coats The Belgian Malinois is a serious dog whose intensity and intelligence make it a perfect choice for police work This kind of bravery and agility has brought the breed plenty of attention in recent years which in turn has made it an increasingly popular choice as a family pet The Belgian Malinois is affectionate and easy to train Additional writing and story editing by Cu Fleshman You may also like: Fair-weather pets: These states have seen the biggest change in cats surrendered to shelters Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly Visitors fill the lounge chairs on the beach at Grand View Lodge on Gull Lake in north-central Minnesota in August 2021 Police officers in Rochester were called to the Kwik Trip parking lot because Eloisa Plancarte had her shirt pulled up Plancarte was known to officers; they had already charged her twice that week with indecent exposure once for exposing her breasts and underwear She told them she was a stripper at a biker bar and that “all the Catholic girls do it.” She was placed under arrest and charged with misdemeanor indecent exposure for willfully and lewdly exposing her private parts arguing her breasts are not private parts and there was nothing lewd about exposing them the Minnesota Supreme Court agreed with her In overturning district court and Court of Appeals decisions the state’s high court ruled there is nothing illegal about a woman having her breasts out in public in Minnesota as long as she is not engaging in sexual activity A 20-page opinion written by Justice Karl Procaccini and an 11-page concurring opinion by Justice Sarah Hennesy presented a dissertation on the wording of Minnesota legal statutes and the hypocrisy of state laws against women’s bodies Indecent exposure is an obscenity in Minnesota and laws preventing it keep citizens from willfully exposing their body “lewdly” or showing their private parts or the private parts of another person It also prohibits anyone from engaging in sexual behavior in public Breastfeeding was already exempt from the law Minnesota meant by using the word lewd to prohibit indecent exposure The origins of Minnesota’s law date back to 1885 when the Legislature incorporated elements of the New York Penal Code into state law The New York law was based on English common law which defined lewdness as “the irregular indulgence of lust or other sexually oriented behavior that is indecent or offensive in a public place.” because lust and indecency are ambiguous terms often left to the eye of the beholder lewd behavior in Minnesota’s legal statutes “refers to conduct of a sexual nature.” Was Plancarte‘s conduct of a sexual nature “Although the police reports establish that Plancarte was charged with indecent exposure three times in one week for exposing some combination of her breasts and underwear none of these reports provide any insight into the nature of her exposure during those incidents,“ Procaccini writes the officer’s body-worn camera footage does not capture Plancarte engaging in any conduct of a sexual nature.” He added that Plancarte admitting to being a stripper and commenting on the behavior of Catholic girls raises questions about her mental state at the time of the arrest not the inherent sexual nature of her conduct The lack of sexual conduct means the exposure of her breasts was not lewd there is no need to determine if breasts are private parts under the statutory language of indecent exposure wrote that clarifying whether female breasts are private parts “could provide concrete guidance for law enforcement and promote consistent nondiscriminatory application of the law.” Her opinion determined that multiple dictionary definitions clearly show that “private parts” refer to genitals which Hennesy notes are “a person’s reproductive and excretory organs” and breasts do not fall under those categories The Court of Appeals decision affirming Plancarte‘s arrest had argued that even with that definition Because state law makes a separate category within the indecent exposure statute for breastfeeding it would seem that the Legislature wanted to differentiate between a woman exposing her breasts for that reason vs She pointed to a separate legal statute around the dissemination of nonconsensual images which clarifies the difference between “private parts” and “intimate parts.” That statute defines intimate parts as “the genitals a partially or fully exposed nipple.” A statute around sex crimes similarly includes the breast as being an “intimate part.” That differentiation means the Legislature could have included a woman’s breast as being a private part in indecent exposure laws Hennesy wrote: “Interpreting ‘private parts’ to include female — and not male — breasts would lead to the continued stigmatization of female breasts as inherently sexual and reinforce the sexual objectification of women.” Hennesy included several examples from around the country of organizations fighting to desexualize women’s breasts and nipples to remove the “engrained stereotype that the primary purpose of women’s breasts is sex While she agreed with the decision in Plancarte‘s case Hennesy worried that future cases around women having their breasts exposed in public “may not be so clear” because people can disagree about what constitutes conduct of a sexual nature “If a woman exposes her breasts while dancing is she engaged in conduct of a sexual nature?” Hennesy asked “Does the determination depend on the way she is dancing?” She also wondered about the exposed chest of a transgender man or a transgender woman who has had top surgery or the “exposed chest of a breast cancer survivor who has had a mastectomy?” Other states have sought to end this sexualization of women and girls by deciding that female breasts are not private parts “The sky did not fall in those states,” Hennesy writes Only Justice Procaccini joined her concurring opinion The Washington Senate has passed a bill to try and stop habitual speeders in their tracks A teenager who admitted being "addicted to speed" behind the wheel had totaled two other cars in the year before he slammed into a minivan at 112 mph in a Seattle suburb killing the driver and three of the five children she was transporting for a homeschool co-op After sentencing Chase Daniel Jones last month to more than 17 years in prison the judge tacked on a novel condition should he drive again: His vehicle must be equipped with a device that prevents accelerating far beyond the speed limit Chase Daniel Jones cries as attorney Brad Barshis gets up to read a letter Jones wrote to the families of his victims at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent Virginia this year became the first state to give its judges such a tool to deal with the most dangerous drivers on the road already is using it and similar measures await governors' signatures in Washington state and Georgia New York and California also could soon tap the GPS-based technology to help combat a recent national spike in traffic deaths "It's a horror no one should have to experience," said Amy Cohen who founded the victims' advocacy group Families for Safe Streets after her 12-year-old son was killed by a speeding driver in front of their New York home more than a decade ago the minivan driver who was killed when Jones ran a red light was building a backyard greenhouse with her husband to help educate several kids who shuttle between homes during the school day Also killed in the March 2024 crash near Hudson's home in Renton were Boyd "Buster" Brown and Eloise Wilcoxson Hudson's two children were sitting on the passenger side and survived "You always hear of these horrific accidents comforts Rivka Wilcoxson after Wilcoxson spoke about her family's loss during Chase Daniel Jones' sentencing on April 25 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent who reached out to offer condolences and tell him she was sponsoring legislation to mandate intelligent speed assistance devices as a condition for habitual speeders to get back their suspended licenses Leavitt predicts it will have an even more powerful impact than revoking driving privileges citing studies showing around three-quarters of people who lose their licenses get behind a wheel anyway the state saw a 200% increase in drivers cited for going at least 50 mph over the speed limit according to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission "I guess I don't understand why someone is compelled to want to drive that fast," Leavitt said "But if they choose to drive that fast with the speed limiter which Washington legislators passed last month and Democratic Gov using the first letters of the names of the four victims: Buster didn't receive a speeding ticket in his two previous crashes he likely wouldn't have been required to use the speed-limiter ahead of the fatal one And because it could be 2029 before the law takes effect the judge's requirement at sentencing only applies to his time on probation after being released from prison Competing tech companies that joined forces to lobby for ignition interlock requirements for drunken drivers have been working in unison again the last few years to pitch intelligent speed assistance chief government affairs officer at one manufacturer said fleet vehicles including school buses in the nation's capital have been trying it out for years But it took a lot of refinement before the GPS technology could instantly recognize speed limit changes and compel vehicles with the devices installed to adjust accordingly "We've got a lot more satellites in the sky now," said Ken Denton a retired police officer who is the chief compliance officer at Cincinnati-based LifeSafer for a vigil honoring the four people killed in a car crash the devices would prevent cars from exceeding speed limits or whatever threshold regulators set An override button allows speeding in emergencies but states can decide whether to activate it and authorities would be alerted any time the button is pushed which beeps to alert drivers when they are going too fast is required for new cars in the European Union Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar proposal last year explaining vehicle safety requirements are set by the federal government and he was concerned a patchwork of state laws could stir confusion near where a speeding motorist crashed into a minivan killing four people and seriously injuring two Patrick Hope agreed to sponsor the proposal in the Virginia Legislature which was calibrated to not go more than 9 mph over the speed limit "That was my first question: Is it safe?" Hope said Not only did he come away convinced it was safe Hope is now pondering whether to install it on the cars of his three children the price could be hefty: $4 per day and a $100 installation fee The fee would be reduced for low-income offenders which provides support services to the loved ones of crash victims knows firsthand the kind of impact slowing down speeders can make A year after her son was struck and killed in front of their New York apartment Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F looks on during a press conference about Utah's new fluoride ban FILE - Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F arrives at Reinlander Mennonite Church in Seminole after a second measles-related death in the state listens during a press conference about Utah's new fluoride ban Jr speaks during a Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative event in Indianapolis Department of Health and Human Services is seen in Washington Attorneys general in 19 states and Washington, D.C., are challenging cuts to the U.S. Health and Human Services agency, saying the Trump administration's massive restructuring has destroyed life-saving programs and left states to pick up the bill for mounting health crises The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Rhode Island on Monday New York Attorney General Letitia James said Wisconsin and the District of Columbia signed onto the complaint Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. restructured the agency in March, eliminating more than 10,000 employees and collapsing 28 agencies under the sprawling HHS umbrella into 15 An additional 10,000 employees had already been let go by President Donald Trump's administration and combined the cuts stripped 25% of the HHS workforce “In its first three months, Secretary Kennedy and this administration deprived HHS of the resources necessary to do its job,” the attorneys general wrote Kennedy has said he is seeking to streamline the nation's public health agencies and reduce redundancies across them with the layoffs. The cuts were made as part of a directive the administration has dubbed, “ Make America Healthy Again.” HHS is one of the government's costliest federal agencies with an annual budget of about $1.7 trillion that is mostly spent on health care coverage for millions of people enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid called the restructuring a “sweeping and unlawful assault” that would endanger lives This is not efficiency,” James said during a press conference Monday The cuts have resulted in laboratories having limited testing for some infectious diseases the federal government not tracking cancer risks among U.S early childhood learning programs left unsure of future funds and programs aimed at monitoring cancer and maternal health closing Cuts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also have hampered states' ability to respond to one of the largest measles outbreaks in recent years “This chaos and abandonment of the Department’s core functions was not an unintended side effect but rather the intended result,” of the “MAHA Directive,” they said They want a judge to vacate the directive because they say the administration can't unilaterally eliminate programs and funding that have been created by Congress The restructuring eliminated the entire team of people who maintain the federal poverty guidelines used by states to determine whether residents are eligible for Medicaid Staff losses also were significant at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration This story has been updated to correct that the lawsuit is filed in federal court in Rhode Island rewritten or redistributed without permission Protesters are chanting and marching outside the FBI on Saturday after agents arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigr… A judge in Milwaukee is accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities The case has immediately become a high-profile confrontation b… The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities The FBI took Milwaukee County Circui… Tony Evers says every American should be concerned about “chilling” suggestions from President Donald Trump’s top border advise… Indigenous people across North America are demanding sustained responses to violence in their communities Monday is Missing and Murdered Indi… It appears the tall tale that all cats have nine lives may be true for a California Maine coon named Aggie The beloved feline was feared dead for two months after the Palisades wildfire in Los Angeles left her family's home in ashes We have some new faces at DHS, so be sure to check out all our wonderful dogs and cats on our website at www.driftlesshumanesociety.com Driftless Humane Society is the Give Where You Live recipient at the Viroqua Food Cooperative for May Round up your next co-op purchase to the nearest dollar (or more) Shop the 1% Wednesday on May 21 when the co-op donates 1% of sales to our current GWYL recipient Donate cash at the collection bins by the registers Griz is a loving 8-month-old boy who has come to DHS due to his owner not being able to care for him any longer Griz has been with other dogs but has not met any kitties He has not been potty trained or started on basic training skills Griz saw the vet and got a clean bill of health Dash is an almost 3-year-old Chihuahua who lived with Griz Dash will need to learn potty/crate and leash manners He is a tiny guy who loves to snuggle in dog beds and be talked to sweetly He is your typical nervous Chi but has been around dogs of all sizes He would do well with a confident dog in the home to help him adjust and feel comfortable Jumanji and his brother Jenga are the sweetest and wants to be in your space at all times Jenga likes to explore and try out new kitty toys He is a silly boy who enjoys a good game of chasing the wand toy Jumanji likes to watch what you are doing from the comfort of his hidey bed where he can peek out to be sure he doesn't miss anything exciting going on These boys would love a home together as they have never been apart and are truly bonded with each other The Driftless Humane Society is located at 1150 Nelson Parkway, Viroqua. To find out more about the adoptable pets, visit www.driftlesshumanesociety.com or call 608-637-6955 The humane society is open Monday and Wednesday from 2 to 6 p.m The beloved feline was feared dead… Tapestry performs at the Coon Creek Confluence held in Timber Coulee Coon Creek Confluence drew people of all ages to the banks of Timber Coulee Creek Mollie B & Squeezebox with Ted Lange perform at Coon Creek Confluence organized by the Coon Creek Community Watershed Council was held on the grounds of the Westby Rod & Gun Club in rural Westby The site is in the headwaters of the Coon Creek Watershed Children play at the stream table set up during the Coon Creek Confluence The celebration of the Coon Creek Watershed included a performance by Mollie B & Squeezebox with Ted Lange a Watershed Fair featuring conservation partners A family plays along the banks of Timber Coulee Creek on the Westby Rod & Gun property Tapestry performs during the Coon Creek Confluence The Coon Creek Community Watershed Council is a producer-led community driven non-profit dedicated to caring for the watershed’s soil Coon Creek Confluence attendees are served a donation-based hog roast lunch Children ride their bicycles through the safety course set up in the parking lot of Viroqua's Good Shepherd Lutheran Church The sound of bicycle bells and laughter filled the air at the bike safety rodeo hosted by Viroqua’s Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and the police department Viroqua Chief of Police Rick Niedfeldt gives a lesson on bike hand signals to young bicyclists at the bike safety rodeo The free event was held in the church’s parking lot The safety rodeo was for children of all ages Children weave between safety cones at the bike safety rodeo hosted by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and the Viroqua Police Department Children and their families wait in line to check in at the bike safety rodeo held in Viroqua Children wait their turn to go through the safety course set up for Viroqua's bike safety rodeo The city of Westby Main Street reconstruction project is progressing despite this week's rain Most of the concrete intersections and driveway… A criminal fraud case has been resolved in Coon Valley involving a contractor who defrauded an elderly person over several years The town of Liberty in Vernon County has been recognized with the Conservation Excellence Award for its pioneering efforts to reduce light pol… The Coon Creek Community Watershed Council is hosting the Coon Creek Confluence at the Westby Rod & Gun Club in rural Westby Westby High School students from Norse Force VEX Robotics team 54677A have qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas “Agritourism in Rural Wisconsin” is the topic of the Inventors and Entrepreneurs Club meeting on Wednesday Speaker Maggie Cornelius is the outreach coordinator for the Rural Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Initiative with UW-Extension Attendees will hear about the agritourism’s role in rural development and learn about a new training for farmers and economic developers that Extension is piloting this year The mission of the initiative is to network rural Wisconsin’s entrepreneurs with business development resources to help grow their businesses Networking starts at 5:30 p.m., the program begins at 6. The I&E Club is organized jointly by Vernon Economic Development Association and UW-Madison Division of Extension and meets the second Wednesday of every month. For more information, contact Sue Noble at snoble@veda-wi.org or 608-638-8332, or Hannah McKeever at hannah.mckeever@wisc.edu or 608-637-5281 The meetings are free and no reservations are required Guacamole has been spared from tariffs for now Shoppers visit vendor booths at the first Viroqua Farmers Market of the season by visiting the first Viroqua Farmers Market of the season Vendors were selling a variety of items ranging from rhubarb and home-canned pickles to sourdough baked goods and hand turned wood bowls Shoppers take in the first Viroqua Farmers Market of the 2025 season food or craft item is grown or made by the vendor Shoppers look at an Amish made quilt at the Viroqua Farmers Market producers and artisans set up their booths on West Terhune Street and in the Western Technical College parking lot every Saturday from 8 a.m Hand turned wood bowls are displayed in a vendor's booth at the Viroqua Farmers Market The market also features a Kids Market held on the first Saturday of the month The Kids Market allows younger producers and artisans to sell their wares Home-canned pickles are for sale at the first Viroqua Farmers Market of the Season on Saturday Police in Brazil said on Sunday that two people have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to detonate explosives at a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro RIO DE JANEIRO — Police in Brazil said on Sunday that two people have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to detonate explosives at a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro The Rio event on Saturday was the biggest show of the pop star's career that attracted an estimated 2.5 million fans to Copacabana Beach and had crowds screaming and dancing along said authorities believed the suspects sought to target Brazil's LGBTQ community "They were clearly saying that they were planning an attack at Lady Gaga's concert motivated by sexual orientation," Cury told a press conference on Sunday Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro Rio Police chief Luiz Lima said the group disseminated hate speech and violent content online "aimed at gaining notoriety in order to attract more viewers more participants — most of them teenagers Even as Brazilian authorities said they arrested suspects in the hours before Lady Gaga's show the event went ahead without disruption — leading some to question the seriousness of the threat Serious security concerns typically lead organizers to cancel such massive events — as happened with Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna last year Police said said nothing about the alleged plot at the time to in an effort to "avoid panic" and "the distortion of information." A spokesperson for Lady Gaga said the pop star and her team "learned about this alleged threat via media reports this morning nor any communication from the police or authorities to Lady Gaga regarding any potential risks." The statement added: "Her team worked closely with law enforcement throughout the planning and execution of the concert and all parties were confident in the safety measures in place." with 5,200 military and police officers deployed to the beach where fans were reveling in the pop singer's classic hits like "Born This Way," which became something of an LGBTQ anthem after its 2011 release Fans cheer as they watch Lady Gaga free concert on Copacabana beach Authorities arrested two people in connection with the alleged plot — a man described as the group's leader in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul on illegal weapons possession charges and a teenager in Rio on child pornography charges Police did not elaborate on their exact roles in the plot or on how the group came to target Lady Gaga's free concert "Those involved were recruiting participants to carry out integrated attacks using improvised explosives and Molotov cocktails," police said The Justice Ministry said that it determined the group posed a "risk to public order." It said the group falsely presented themselves online as "Little Monsters" — Lady Gaga's nickname for her fans — in order to lure teeangers into "networks with violent and self-destructive content." During a series of raids on the homes of 15 suspects across several Brazilian states authorities confiscated phones and other electronic devices Although police said they believed homemade bombs were intended for use in the planned attack there was no mention of the raids turning up any weapons or explosive material Cury said one of the suspects whose home was raided in the city of Macaé "had a religious motivation" and "claimed the singer (Lady Gaga) was a Satanist." Lady Gaga has expressed gratitude for the enormous crowd in an Instagram post that said nothing of the alleged plot "Nothing could prepare me for the feeling I had during last night's show — the absolute pride and joy I felt singing for the people of Brazil," she wrote "The sight of the crowd during my opening songs took my breath away I hope you know how grateful I am to have shared this historical moment with you." Her free beach concert stood out at a time of surging ticket prices for live music around the world as concert-goers pay budget-busting costs to see their favorite artists Last month she performed at Coachella Valley music festival in California where tickets fetched upwards of $600 for one weekend superstar Madonna performed the finale to her latest world tower for some 1.6 million fans on the sprawling sands of Copacabana Beach Fans cheer as they wait for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro A fan strikes a pose as she waits for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro A fan dons a punk mechanical face mask while waiting for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro A fan waits for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro Fans pack the shore of Copacabana beach to watch Lady Gaga's free concert in Rio de Janeiro performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro A seller hawks souvenir beach towels featuring Lady Gaga Lady Gaga is in Rio to give a free concert An artist dressed in an outfit inspired by Lady Gaga performs outside the Copacabana Palace hotel where the pop diva is staying Lady Gaga fans dance outside the Copacabana Palace hotel where the pop diva is staying Crews work on a newly constructed stage on Copacabana Beach days ahead of a planned free Lady Gaga concert A member of the LGBTI community models a creation inspired by Lady Gaga's style some made by the models themselves and others created by the sustainable fashion house "Escola de Divines," at the Central Train Station days before Lady Gaga's concert in Rio de Janeiro Lady Gaga takes part in a rehearsal a day ahead of her free concert on Copacabana beach Lady Gaga takes part in a rehearsal a day ahead of her free concert Fans cheer as they watch Lady Gaga rehearse a day ahead of her free concert Fans watch Lady Gaga rehearse a day ahead of her free concert A fan cheers while waiting for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro A Lady Gaga fan stands outside the Copacabana Palace hotel where the pop diva is staying in Rio de Janeiro Police in Brazil said on Sunday that two people have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to detonate explosives at a free Lady Ga… President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war In a post Sunday night on his Truth Social platform Trump said he has authorized the Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S Trade Representative to slap a 100% tariff “on any an… NEW YORK — President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war Trade Representative to slap a 100% tariff "on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands." "The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death," he wrote complaining that other countries "are offering all sorts of incentives to draw" filmmakers and studios away from the U.S "This is a concerted effort by other Nations and President Donald Trump speaks with reporters after disembarking Marine One upon arrival on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington It wasn't immediately clear how any such tariff on international productions could be implemented It's common for both large and small films to include production in the U.S Big-budget movies like the upcoming "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning," for instance Incentive programs for years have influenced where movies are shot increasingly driving film production out of California and to other states and countries with favorable tax incentives Yet Trump's tariffs are designed to lead consumers toward American products American-produced movies overwhelming dominate the domestic marketplace China has ramped up its domestic movie production culminating in the animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" grossing more than $2 billion this year its sales came almost entirely from mainland China where successive governments have offered rebates and incentives in recent years to draw Hollywood films to the country the film industry has generated billions of dollars in tourism revenue driven by the "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" films which featured the country's pristine and scenic vistas the blockbuster "Minecraft" movie was filmed entirely in New Zealand productions in 2023 delivered $1.3 billion New Zealand dollars ($777 million) to the country in return for NZ$200 million in subsidies New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he was awaiting more details of Trump's measures before commenting on them but would continue to pitch to filmmakers abroad "We've got an absolutely world class industry," he said didn't immediately respond to messages Sunday evening The MPA's data shows how much Hollywood exports have dominated cinemas the American movies produced $22.6 billion in exports and $15.3 billion in trade surplus in 2023 has made good on the "tariff man" label he gave himself years ago slapping new taxes on goods made in countries around the globe That includes a 145% tariff on Chinese goods and a 10% baseline tariff on goods from other countries Trump has exerted extraordinary influence over the flow of commerce creating political risks and pulling the market in different directions set to be subject to new tariffs in the weeks ahead Trump has long voiced concern about movie production moving overseas he announced that he had tapped actors Mel Gibson Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone to serve as "special ambassadors" to Hollywood to bring it "BACK — BIGGER film and television production has been hampered in recent years the Hollywood guild strikes of 2023 and the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area which asked about preferred filming locations Central Europe and Australia came out on top The problem is especially acute in California production last year was down 5.6% from 2023 according to FilmLA during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic proposed expanding California's Film & Television Tax Credit program to $750 million annually Chicago and San Francisco have also used aggressive tax incentives to lure film and TV productions Those programs can take the form of cash grants "Other nations have been stealing the movie-making capabilities from the United States," Trump told reporters at the White House on Sunday night after returning from a weekend in Florida "If they're not willing to make a movie inside the United States we should have a tariff on movies that come in." Associated Press writers Gary Field in Washington and Charlotte Graham-McLay in Wellington contributed to this report from Washington Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter In a post Sunday night on his Truth Soc… owner of Driftless Books and Music in Viroqua tells the story behind the state's largest bookstore The iconic Driftless Books and Music in Viroqua reopened for the season in April and events are already filling the enormous venue The former tobacco warehouse turned bookstore does not appear like a typical music venue as its walls are covered from top to bottom with over 500,000 old books there is room for over 75 chairs around the stage – and the Viroqua community flocks to its shows poses for a portrait at the book store on Dec The bookstore and music venue will soon host its second concert of the year featuring old-time string band The Down Hill Strugglers with Sweet Cream and Peaches on Thursday and it was super interesting,” said Eddy Nix Information: www.facebook.com/events/612399378397822 Playing mostly original music from their released albums on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings and Jalopy Records and with several soundtracks in video games and films to their credit Nix says the band occasionally plays a good classic folk song Shows like the upcoming performance from The Down Hill Strugglers and the opening band Sweet Cream and Peaches have filled the shop's walls with music since 2008 The front of Driftless Books and Music in Viroqua Wis is closed during the coldest months of the year but hosts events and concerts in the Spring and Summer “There’s been a lot of music happening around the area,” said Nix More events are planned throughout the warmer months with about two shows per month hosted by Nix This photo provided by the Phoenix Indian Center shows from left members of the Future Inspired Native American Leaders Youth Council during a Missing and Murdered Indigenous People awareness event in Phoenix People walk in memory of loved ones during an observance of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Peoples Day (MMIP) at the Indigenous Cultural Center at Scottsdale Community College Donovan Paddock speaks during an observance of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Peoples Day (MMIP) at the Indigenous Cultural Center at Scottsdale Community College motorcycle rider Lisa Milligan of the Forest County Potawatomi tribe poses with a young activist at a Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women event at the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation in Wisconsin Lisa Milligan of the Forest County Potawatomi tribe poses with her motorcycle at a Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women event at the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation in Wisconsin a member of the Navajo Nation who survived sex trafficking and became an advocate for other victims Native Americans march to raise awareness about Missing Murdered Indigenous People on Sunday a member of the Pueblo of Tesque who went missing on the Hopi Indian Reservation in 2008 raise awareness about his disappearance at a rally in Santa Fe Family members listen to speeches at a Missing Murdered Indigenous People awareness rally in Santa Fe Indigenous people across North America are calling this week for sustained responses to the violence in their communities they are pushing for better cooperation among law enforcement agencies to find missing people and solve homicides that are among about 4,300 open FBI cases this year Some parents say they will use Monday's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day to make sure children understand what's at stake Many young women are covering their mouths with bright red handprints vowing to speak for those who have been silenced Indigenous women are more than twice as likely to be victims of homicide than the national average carries this message when she rides her motorcycle from Wisconsin to rallies out West She plans to give her two granddaughters “the talk” as they grow older about what they statistically might encounter in their lives She will warn them that her father was killed and another relative was a victim of sex trafficking “I don’t want it to happen to anyone else.” Navajo Nation citizen Joylana Begay-Kroupa has a 10-year-old son They also have shared anguished reality checks hoping to protect their children and foster change “Indigenous people don’t have the luxury about NOT talking to our daughters about violence against girls. I’ve had to talk with my daughter since birth about bodily autonomy,” said Castro, who co-founded the advocacy organization 3 Sisters Collective in Santa Fe And self-defense classes will be held soon at the collective and at the Phoenix Indian Center a social services hub for Indigenous people in Arizona's capital You automatically want to protect your nieces and your nephews and your children," said Begay-Kroupa we’ve seen this type of suffering occur over and over again.” She said she doesn't hold back information when speaking with her young son and we just don’t know where they’re at,” Begay-Kroupa said where’d they go and what happened to them.” a 15-year-old from the Gila River Indian Community who wore the red handprint Saturday said Native Americans need to speak up every day It's a message she understood when she too got “the talk.” “People need to be aware at a young age because it could happen to them," Ortega said "‘The talk’ is an acknowledgment of how Native American women and children have often been targeted Indigenous men aren’t immune who joined an awareness walk Friday in Scottsdale was found dead months after going missing in Winslow “My passion now is to help those that can’t find their loved ones,” Paddock said Some tribes have invited federal teams to lead simulation exercises showing what to do if someone goes missing Fully implementing Indigenous Alerts as part of state Amber Alert systems will require more resources and coordination with the 574 federally recognized tribes Navajo Nation Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty said Tribal alerts only recently became eligible for federal funding and tribes had to lobby the Federal Communications Commission before Apple upgraded iPhones to accept them Pamela Foster, a Navajo woman, has been a strong advocate since the delayed response to the 2016 kidnapping and murder of her daughter, Ashlynne Mike. Several years later, 76% of the tribes responding to a survey said they were participating in state alerts but some state coordinators said they still didn't even have tribal contact information The Trump administration in April announced a surge of FBI resources to 10 field offices to help the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Missing and Murdered Unit and tribal police prepare cases for prosecution The 2023 “Not One More” recommendations commissioned by Congress no longer appears on the Justice Department website, but still can be seen at the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland noted over 84% of Native American men and women experience violence in their lifetimes Associated Press journalist Matt York in Scottsdale A lawsuit in battleground Wisconsin seeks to legalize a once-popular practice of fusion voting where the same candidate could appear on the b… Pete Kelsey and his team 3D-mapped all of Alcatraz Island gaining access to areas previously off limits the team unveiled details around the famous 1962 prison escape and created new models that could help str… NEW YORK — President Donald Trump says he is directing the government to reopen and expand Alcatraz the notorious former prison on a California island President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport on Sunday in West Palm Beach In a message on his Truth Social site Sunday evening who will never contribute anything other than Misery and Suffering we did not hesitate to lock up the most dangerous criminals and keep them far away from anyone they could harm to reopen a substantially enlarged and rebuilt ALCATRAZ to house America’s most ruthless and violent Offenders," he wrote adding: "The reopening of ALCATRAZ will serve as a symbol of Law no one knows the fate of Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin to this day although authorities believe they likely died in the treacherous waters of the San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island is currently operated as a tourist site The order comes as Trump has been clashing with the courts as he tries to send accused gang members to a notorious prison in El Salvador Trump has also talked about wanting to send American citizens there and to other foreign prisons President Donald Trump has made moves to expand the United States' already gargantuan carceral system from mass deportation to harsher punishments for some crimes are reliant on the federal government having access to more prison and jail cells to enact his promises on immigration and crime and punishment This lack of space is one of the major barriers to ramping up deportations, and ICE is limited by its budget. But Trump is now considering tapping into defense funds. Those funds "would allow civilian-run companies to quickly and rapidly expand temporary detention facilities," such as tents, according to NBC News putting their safety—and that of employees—at risk Yet another sign of a private prison infrastructure expansion is a report that the Trump administration is preparing to restart family immigrant detention, including incarcerating families with young children, and is expected to ask companies to bid for contracts, according to NBC News he told sheriffs: "We need your bed space." Homan promised to make it easier for local jails to incarcerate people for ICE by lowering detention standards and limiting the number of federal inspections He said he hoped to eliminate federal rules and instead defer to state-level standards it's good enough for an illegal immigrant detained for us," Homan said Other state politicians have resisted cooperation with ICE. A law in Illinois prohibits local sheriffs from renting jail space for immigrant detention. Trump is now suing the state over the law The president's search for more prison and jail cells for imprisoning both citizens and undocumented immigrants extends beyond U.S legal to deport a non-citizen to a third country the administration's effort to send three Venezuelan men to Guantánamo Many have speculated that Trump's sending people to Guantánamo, like many of his immigration efforts, is an attempt to create a massive spectacle intended to project power and instill fear But despite the significant legal and practical barriers the Trump administration's numerous efforts to find more jail and prison cells indicate a clear desire to build a larger carceral system Trump has styled himself as a "law and order" president and is using that frame in his efforts at expanded incarceration But despite his wide-ranging moves to increase prison and jail space he has been selective in who should be imprisoned or punished for illegal behavior This story was produced by The Marshall Project nonprofit news organization that seeks to create and sustain a sense of national urgency about the U.S Judges in several states may soon get a new tool to stop dangerous drivers from speeding again NHL news: The Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights battle closely using diverse tactics Ottawa Senators upset the Toronto Maple Leafs with a remarkable win Dallas forward Matt Duchene relies on the same eats an identical meal — pasta and salmon — and spends time reviewing notes he's made in his journal For many NHL players and coaches, little pregame rituals and routines help them slip into the proper frame of mind for the next big game Or revolve around how they get dressed for a game not to lump these in with superstitions like Patrick Roy talking to his goalposts or Brendan Shanahan listening to Madonna but I don't think that means you're superstitious," Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson explained Food seems to be a common theme; many have a go-to menu on game day while Stars forward Mikko Rantanen prefers chicken Vegas forward Tomas Hertl has the same breakfast every morning — scrambled eggs with mushrooms It used to be 13 meatballs with lingonberry sauce and mashed potatoes with gravy for Minnesota Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood follows the same steps before each period whose pregame meal is usually chickpea pasta with marinara sauce two chicken breasts and a bowl of chicken noodle soup I don't think it would mentally screw me up." it involves how players put on their uniform but I don't even think about it," Hertl said Same with Vegas defenseman Ben Hutton: "I kiss the inside of my jersey when I put it on," he said One frequent requirement: sneaking in a pregame nap — or at least logging some chill time I was a little bit more (superstitious) when I was younger I've kind of had to change my schedule on the fly with a busy household," said Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo Carolina forward Mark Jankowski typically takes Lucy followed by slipping on a pair of Normatec boots — compression therapy to enhance circulation He naps 60 to 90 minutes before taking off for the rink Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) and Minnesota Wild center Gustav Nyquist (41) fall to the ice during the third period of Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Tuesday Washington goaltender Logan Thompson used to have numerous superstitions "if I would mess one up or if I would do something wrong I think it would throw off my whole game," he explained "Over the last two years just switched it up of making sure my body feels good and just keeping it loose," he added he credits "sewer ball," a game played in some corner of a hockey arena all over Players form a circle and try to keep a ball from hitting the ground his playlist is heavy Czech music to set the proper goal-scoring mood "I'm the kind of guy who can listen to everything," Hertl said "I like just the songs I kind of know I can sing along Other ways that players loosen up for a game: Gustavsson Vegas defenseman Noah Hanifin takes a cold plunge while teammate Brayden McNabb chomps on gum (peppermint) in warmups Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) scores a goal past Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) during the third period of Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday Players also make sure their equipment is as prepared as they are Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin spray-paints the bottom of his sticks Stars forward Mason Marchment makes sure his stick is stiff and newly taped Duchene slightly tweaks his routine depending on if it's a road or home game he includes rice with his pasta and salmon He also naps in a hyperbaric chamber before home games who writes the title of a song — "Jim Bob" by Hardy — on his stick "I did everything to the minute before a game "My biggest thing is you do what you do to get prepared and then you just throw the gear on and go play," he added "That's the most pure form of playing hockey You don't need to do 'A-through-Z' to get ready." FILE - Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky laughs as he wears his new Hockey Hall of Fame ring during his induction ceremony at the Hall in Toronto and New York Islanders Denis Potvin (5) jostle for a loose puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale FILE - Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin celebrates after his winning goal against the Ottawa Senators during overtime NHL hockey game action in Ottawa (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates his second goal of the game during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) watches from the bench during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin takes a shot during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin shoots the puck from over his head after being checked to the ice by Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Paul Mara for a goal in the third period an NHL game in Glendale FILE - Fans cheer as Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates his goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period of an NHL hockey game FILE - Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) takes a shot during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres follows through on a shot during the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes FILE - Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin holds his 798 and 800th career goal pucks in the locker room next to hats collected for his hat trick after an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils follows through on a shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring his 767 NHL career goals during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders celebrates after scoring his third goal of an NHL hockey game during the third period against the St winds up for a shot during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin follows through on a shot against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Tampa FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin reacts during a media availability at the team's NHL hockey training camp in Arlington FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates his 600th career goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets Ottawa Senators upset the Toronto Maple Leafs with… Workers are using a homemade puppet fashioned to look like an adult king vulture to feed a chick that hatched in late February A king vulture feeds with the help of a vulture puppet in March at the Bronx Zoo in the Bronx borough of New York NEW YORK — A baby vulture at a New York zoo is being fed not by another bird but by hand puppet — a decades-old technique used to ensure the chick doesn’t identify too closely with its human handlers so hand-feeding is necessary to ensure the baby survives But to make sure it doesn't imprint on humans staff train the bird's instincts onto a hand puppet that's crafted to look like a real vulture our animal care staff are feeding the chick with the Bronx Zoo-made puppet once a day and we are working to ensure it does not imprint on humans," Bronx Zoo Curator of Ornithology Chuck Cerbini said in a statement A king vulture sits during a feeding session in March at the Bronx Zoo in the Bronx borough of New York Footage of a feeding session shows someone with their arm clad in black and a puppet that looks like a vulture’s face and beak on their hand which is used to grab morsels of food and deliver them to the chick’s mouth An adult king vulture is placed in an adjacent enclosure that “allows the chick to have exposure to appropriate king vulture behavior," Cerbini said EGAD Manager Carolyn Fuchs paints details on a king vulture hand puppet in March at the Bronx Zoo in the Bronx borough of New York The zoo says it helped develop the feeding technique more than four decades ago when workers there used it to raise three Andean condor chicks which were then released into the wild in Peru Hand-puppet rearing has also been used to help bring back the critically endangered California condor is the first of its kind to be hatched at the Bronx Zoo since the 1990s The zoo said it wants to make sure the genetics of the chick's 55-year-old father are carried on One of four Galapagos tortoises hatchlings make its debut at the Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia four hatchlings make their debut at the Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia the parent of four hatchlings moves in her enclosure at the Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia and mother of four hatchlings eats a watermelon at Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia and father of four hatchlings walks in his enclosure at the Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia Galapagos tortoises and parents of four hatchlings hold them in place in their enclosure at Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia Four Galapagos tortoises hatchlings are placed in their enclosure as they make their debut at the Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia tortoises and parents of four hatchlings are seen in their enclosure at Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia and Abrazzo Galapagos tortoises and parents of four hatchlings move in their enclosure at Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia and parent of four hatchlings is seen in her enclosure at the Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia Law enforcement seized over 6 pounds of methamphetamine along with other drugs and guns Thursday morning from a Winona home According to the Winona County Sheriff’s Office deputies were joined by the Winona Police Department and the Southeastern Violent Crimes Task Force to execute a search warrant at 11:04 a.m was pulled over by law enforcement after he was seen leaving the property in a vehicle Police reportedly recovered 3.5 grams of meth and $715 in cash from Dionysius in the stop The warrant was then executed on the residence law enforcement said they located a wide range of drugs 9.5 grams of heroin and 2.5 grams of psilocybin mushrooms 10 handguns and over $148,000 in cash were found in a home in Winona Law enforcement was still working Friday morning to identify 248 grams of a powdery substance found in the residence Law enforcement also found 10 handguns and more than 200 rounds of ammunition in the property as well as $148,000 in cash Various drugs and money were found in five safes in the home Dionysius faces five felony charges and one misdemeanor related to the drugs and weapons He is being held in the Winona County jail on bond of $300,000 with no conditions or $75,000 with conditions