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Onalaska votes to purchase drone; gets $5,000 donation

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6 years ago

February 15, 2018

The city of Onalaska is about to get a drone.

The city council approved the decision this week. The drone will cost $10,200 with $5,000 coming from an anonymous donation.

The drone would be used by multiple city departments from police and fire to parks and rec.

City councilman Bob Muth addressed concerns that the device might not be needed.

“I don’t know what the future holds for us for incidents that are going to occur,” he said, “but I want to give our staff any tool that I can possibly supply them with to do their job and do it in a safe manner.”

The motion to buy the drone passed 7-2 with council members Jerry Every and Ron Gjertsen voting no.

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Drew Kelly

Born in Decorah Iowa. I've been a news reporter for the last 10 years, starting right out of college in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Other professional opportunities led me to Marshalltown, Iowa and Antigo Wisconsin, before I finally was afforded the opportunity here in La Crosse. I've been here since 2016. I also act as the voice of local sports, doing play by play of high school and college football and basketball. When not working I enjoy golfing.