La Crosse Tribune Local News

Lt. Mark Stanmeyer’s son wanted to know why his dad was going into work on a Sunday. And although the boy is only 9, Stanmeyer, spokesman for the Milwaukee Police Department, decided to tell him.

BANGOR — For many kids growing up, home is a sanctuary — the one place where they know they will be safe, secure and loved. But what is a kid to do when her home is in constant upheaval, and w…

Administered by La Crosse County, the For Goodness’ Sake program provides donated household goods to the needy. Phone numbers listed are for local agency contacts, not the person in need.

WITHEE, Wis. (AP) — Pat Jarocki and her daughter, Sarah, spent Dec. 17 kidding around in their barn, but they weren’t telling jokes.

NEENAH, Wis. (AP) — Mindi Piasecki only has seen her husband, Mark, cry twice since they married in 2003.

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MADISON — Wisconsin wildlife officials are ready to put their elk comeback plan into action.

BLACK RIVER FALLS — Residents are a step closer to voting on whether to keep the city’s police department or receive law enforcement services from the county.

More than half of the 55 different taxing areas in La Crosse County lowered their property tax rates in 2014.

In 2012, Heidi Macpherson was looking to move her career forward.

Viterbo University’s Platinum Edition played host Saturday to some of the top high school show choirs in the Midwest, including such hometown favorites as Central's Grand Central Station, Holm…

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota's state band rehearses in a basement cafeteria, stores its music in a hard-to-reach closet and can't afford a marimba.

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A 26-year-old health care worker who had a flu shot has died after complications of the flu.

MADISON -- We’re obviously rooting for a Green Bay Packers victory in today's playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys, but there are some serious questions surrounding the showdown at Lambeau Field.

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. (AP) — It's January, and what better time to celebrate the frosty reputation of the self-proclaimed Nation's Icebox?

Area car dealers enjoyed continued sales growth in 2014 for the fourth straight year.

A 15-year-old anti-smoking advocate, a YMCA fitness instructor and the Cameron Park Farmers Market were dubbed “Healthy Living Heroes” Friday for their dedication to keeping people hale and hearty.

HOUSTON, Minn. — The International Owl Center has its first home.

WINONA — A gray-and-white kitten, about 10 weeks old, huddled in the back of a cage Friday at the Winona Area Humane Society.

Aquinas Catholic Schools will be the beneficiary of a roast beef dinner fundraiser Jan. 17 at Holy Trinity’s Mardi Gras Party at American Legion Post 52 at Sixth and Market streets.