Community members are celebrating the memory of a La Crosse woman killed in a 2012 shooting. The annual 'Day at the Lake' took place today in West Salem.
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LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) - Five teens from the Mathy Boys and Girls Club took a trip to Citizen s Bank in downtown La Crosse for Cash in with a Cop.
The teens got to take a tour of the bank s facilities, and had a short lesson on how a bank works and ways to save money. They also have the opportunity to make $120, donated by the Sara Rose Hougom Foundation.
They are eligible for this money if they open an account at Citizen s Bank, deposit a little money each month, and make no withdrawals. If the teens do each of those things, they will receive ten dollars every month for a whole year.
Kids learn important life skills from police
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LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) - The Sara Rose Hougom Foundation and local Boys and Girls Clubs are hosting classes for kids that aim to teach them important life skills.
Sherry Hougum s life changed forever on March 26th 2012. Her daughter, Sara Rose Hougom was fatally shot by two men in her apartment. After Sara s death, Sherry wanted to continue her legacy in honor of her daughter, so she started the Sara Rose Hougum Foundation. The foundation provides scholarships, and hosts events aimed at connecting kids with police.
On Thursday afternoon, teens at the Northside Boys and Girls club participated in CPR with a Cop. The program taught the kids how to perform CPR and use an AED, as well as general first aid skills. La Crosse Police Officer Danny Mandujano led the class, and he said it s the best part of his job. He also said he wants to remove the stigma around police officers, especially for kids.