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Blair woman is home for Christmas after life-saving responses to heart attack
Rod Noren of rural Blair, his children and grandchildren have a special present to celebrate with around the Christmas tree today: his wife, their mother and grandmother, Kristi, who was shock…
Judges could face mandatory retirement age
MADISON -- Wisconsin voters passed a constitutional amendment requiring the Legislature to set a mandatory retirement age for judges in the state.
World Services of La Crosse seeking nominations
As part of its efforts to encourage citizen diplomacy, World Services of La Crosse is seeking nominations for its 2015 Citizen Ambassador, Citizen Diplomat and Student Ambassador of the Year awards.
Logan grad called to 'come on down'
Erika Howard grew up watching “The Price is Right!” She always imagined herself being called to come on down but never dreamed it would happen.
NWS seeks snowfall observers
The National Weather Service office in La Crosse is seeking people who live in small towns or rural areas who would be willing to be called when 2 or more inches of snow has fallen.
Children's Museum Holiday Hours and Events
The Children’s Museum of La Crosse will be closed today and Christmas Day.
Charges expected soon against Mall of America protest organizers
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — The Bloomington city attorney is pursuing criminal charges against the organizers of a protest inside the Mall of America after police shut down stores for about two …
114-year-old woman who challenged Facebook age policy dies
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A 114-year-old woman who challenged Facebook after the social media site wouldn't let her list her real age has died in Minnesota.
Jerome Christenson: 100 years ago, amid war, peace broke out
One hundred years ago the war stopped.
Aldermen propose police reforms after Milwaukee shooting
MILWAUKEE — A group of Milwaukee aldermen are pushing a host of police reforms after prosecutors declined to charge an officer who shot a man 14 times, including equipping police with body cam…
Family tragedy didn't force Shilling off career path
MADISON — This is the life Jennifer Shilling has chosen.
2014 brings big changes to Wisconsin (copy)
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin’s top story in 2014 was a historic one, as the state joined the ranks of those that allow gay marriage.
At the pumps on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014
Prices Tuesday for a gallon of regular gas:
Local jobless rate ticks upward in November; remains below 2013 mark
The local unemployment rate ticked slightly upward in November as the metropolitan area gained both jobs and workers.
Wisconsin regulators approve 2.2 percent rate hike for Xcel electric customers
Xcel Energy customers in Wisconsin will be paying about $25 more for electricity in 2015.
Cash for Classrooms provides money for 25 Coulee Region projects
Student initiative will result in grants for more than 25 Coulee Region classrooms this holiday season.
Karen Lueck and Chris Hardie: 3 Wishes creates Christmas magic
The magic began to happen as soon as the stories for this year’s 3 Wishes program began running Dec. 1. It was contagious, and it was extraordinary.
Red Kettle match day pulls in almost $22,000
The Salvation Army’s second match day at its red kettles Saturday pulled in nearly $22,000, making it likely that individuals and businesses who had agreed to match up to a total of $20,000 wi…
Cashton family honored for farming conservation
CASHTON — Preserving the land for generations to come and producing food for God’s people are what motivate Jack and Pat Herricks and their family as they are “privileged, fortunate and humble…
