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Bliss Road reopens after repairs
Bliss road has reopened Wednesday after being closed for repairs.
Disabled rights groups ask county to stop planned death
Disability rights organizations have asked child protection officials to intervene in an Appleton teenager's plan to go without her ventilator and end her life.
What's for Dinner - Spaghetti Squash with Marinara
Spaghetti Squash with Marinara is What's For Dinner on September 5th.
Police asking for help locating shooting suspect
Police are asking the public's help in locating a shooting suspect.
Flooding road closures
The following roads have been closed due to flooding.
Placement of deputy who killed 2 still up in the air
Court records show officials considered releasing a former Dane County sheriff's deputy who was found not legally responsible for killing his wife and sister-in-law to his parents' home.
Walker to propose sales tax holiday for next year
Gov. Scott Walker plans to propose a sales tax holiday for back-to-school purchases next year.
12-year-old struck, killed by bus on 1st day of school
A 12-year-old boy has been struck and killed by a school bus as he walked home from the first day of class in Kaukauna.
La Crosse City Council to consider Public Works Dept. changes
Director Dale Hexom is retiring at the end of the year, which is giving the city an opportunity to re-evaluate his position and re-shuffle the department.
La Crosse Public Works Dept. wins Project of the Year award
La Crosse's Department of Public Works is getting international recognition for a recent project.
Shilling, Lassa hold opioid roundtable in Tomah
Area lawmakers are asking for the community's ideas when it comes to fighting the growing drug problem.
Winona United Way to close
Winona United Way will shut down at the end of this year and its community partners have a few concerns.
Banner an unwelcome message at UW-L
Tuesday marks the first day of classes at UW-La Crosse, but an unofficial welcome back message from a group of students is getting pushback.
Doctors warn more potent opioids will make Narcan less effective
The La Crosse County Medical Examiner's Office says there have been five drug overdose deaths in the last three weeks in La Crosse County.
Cancer now leading cause of death in Wisconsin
Heart Disease is no longer the leading cause of death in Wisconsin, but the alternative is still concerning.
No additional charge for Wetterling's killer
A plea deal for the killer of 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling calls for no charges in the boy's death.
Charges dropped for brother in child rape case
Charges are dropped for one of the brothers accused in the rape of a 14-year-old girl.
Wanted: Tour guides, security for Prince's Paisley Park
Paisley Park needs employees to handle the hordes of fans expected to visit Prince's private estate and studio complex in suburban Minneapolis when it opens for public tours Oct. 6.
Man admits abducting, killing Jacob Wetterling
The Latest on the abduction and killing of Jacob Wetterling (all times local):
LSU lineman Boutte suspended for home opener for late hit
LSU has suspended offensive lineman Josh Boutte for one game after his late hit Saturday in the final minutes of the Tigers' loss to Wisconsin.
