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Walker standing in for Kaine in GOP debate prep
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It's not every day you hear Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker talk like a Democrat. But that's what he's doing as he helps Donald Trump's running mate get ready for the vice presidential debate.
Walk raises awareness of Down syndrome
People were walking for a reason Saturday.
Tri-Quest benefits the Family and Children's Center
Local athletes competed in an unique competition.
Memorial Derby gets kids fishing
Kids got outside Saturday for a little fishing. Kids got outside Saturday for a little fishing.
Charmant Hotel hosts River Roast
A new event is hoping to help fund more Freedom Honor Flights.
Freedom Honor Flight takes off
Early Saturday morning, area Veterans took off from La Crosse to see memorials built in their honor.
Tomah VA officials brief Johnson staff on vet's care
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Officials at the Tomah VA Medical Center have briefed the staff of U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson on the care of a Wisconsin veteran who later killed himself.
3 people hurt when medical helicopter crashes in Minnesota
Authorities say three people were hurt when a Twin Cities medical helicopter crashed near Alexandria, in central Minnesota.
Hit-run crash leads to suspect in Wisconsin field body case
A Green Bay man is charged in the killing of a woman whose body was found in a field in northeastern Wisconsin last spring.
One dead after motorcycle crash near Onalaska
One person is dead one and one person is injured after a motor vehicle crash near Onalaska.
Motorcycle crash closes Exit 3 on I-90
It happened around 9:00 p.m. Friday in the westbound lanes of the interstate.
Vikings launching campaign to raise money for Jacob Wetterling Resource Center
In honor of the #11 jersey Jacob wore, the Vikings are getting the campaign started by donating $11,000.
Vet prepares for Honor Flight with trip down memory lane
The latest Freedom Honor Flight takes off early Saturday, and one West Salem veteran is looking forward to making some memories. But first, he’s looking back at some of his old ones.
New festival celebrating Charmant anniversary in La Crosse
Thanking the La Crosse community while raising money for soldiers is the focus of a new festival in La Crosse this weekend.
La Crosse neighborhood recognized for development
Revitalization efforts in one La Crosse neighborhood are being honored this week.
Local flights ban use of Galaxy Note Seven smartphones
If you travel through the La Crosse Municipal Airport, you may be asked to shut down your phone for the flight.
Freedom Honor Flight taking off for 18th mission
Veterans take to the sky this weekend to see memorials built in their honor.
Eye Piece: that's pretty cool
T-shirts are a popular way to commemorate special events and festivals especially this time of year.
Onalaska dentist office provides free dental care
More than 100 million Americans are without dental insurance and that number continues to grow. But an Onalaska dental office is reaching out to help those who don't have dental insurance.
Koenig heads to North Dakota protest
A local star is hoping to bring some more attention to the North Dakota Pipeline protests this weekend.
