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Campbell chief pleads no contest to misdemeanor
Embattled town of Campbell Police Chief Tim Kelemen pleaded not contest today to a misdemeanor that accuses him of using a tea party activist’s information online during work hours to retaliat…
Man injured in Coon Valley construction site
COON VALLEY -- A 23-year-old man was pinned under trusses Thursday afternoon at a Coon Valley manufacturing facility under construction, according to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office.
Drug trial delayed to see if ex-Lt. Thomson tampered with evidence
An early August trial for a La Crosse man identified by police as a “significant” heroin dealer is delayed for his attorney to explore whether a former La Crosse lieutenant tampered with evide…
Fire damages West Avenue home
A South Side home sustained smoke and water damage Thursday night as a result of a fire.
Plan offered for fitness complex south of Famous Dave's
The owner of Snap Fitness-Bluffside on Hwy. 16 has asked for city funds to open a more expansive, “one-step” fitness and wellness center on undeveloped land to the north.
Gundersen joins trend to ask patients for up-front payments
Gundersen Health System in La Crosse has initiated a new payment system in which patients are told in advance what their care will cost, with the hope that they will be able to pay their share…
1 killed, two critically injured in fiery pileup
TOWN OF CAMPBELL — One person was killed and two others critically injured in a six-vehicle pileup on Interstate 90 Thursday morning.
Money & Politics: Walker tops Burke in major and out-of-state donations
MADISON — Two weeks before the July 21 deadline for filing campaign finance reports, the campaigns of Mary Burke, the likely Democratic candidate for governor, and Scott Walker, the Republican…
High court backs police on cellphone data
MADISON (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court sided with police in two separate cases Thursday in which cellphone data were used to track suspects without obtaining a search warrant, drawing a sh…
Onalaska pageant has bumper crop of contestants
This year’s Miss Onalaska Scholarship Pageant will feature a few departures from tradition. Instead of being held in August, it’s on for Saturday, July 26, and instead of being at Onalaska Hig…
Coon Creek Trout Fest this Saturday
COON VALLEY, Wis. — The Coon Valley Business Association and La Crosse area chapter of Trout Unlimited will sponsor the Coon Creek Trout Festival on Saturday.
County favors Weber plan for Lot C
It was a long but productive day for Don Weber.
County panel favors Weber plan for Lot C
A La Crosse County committee gave its nod today to a $68 million proposal by Weber Holdings to build offices, retail space and 94 housing units on county-owned Lot C just south of the Law Enfo…
Kitchen fire closes down West Avenue
Firefighters put out a kitchen fire at West Avenue and Winnebago Street Thursday night. Check lacrossetribune.com for more information as it becomes available.
Farm seeks rummage sale donations
ONALASKA — Donations are being accepted for Clearwater Farm’s annual rummage sale fundraiser, which is set for Aug. 8-9.
Farm yoga classes added in August
ONALASKA -- Clearwater Farm on Greens Coulee Road in Onalaska has extended the series of Wednesday outdoor yoga classes through the end of August.
City still seeking developers for Riverside North
Lack of response from developers Thursday forced city of La Crosse officials to rethink their approach to finding offers on the 65-acre Riverside North site.
Weber wants city help on hotel
Don Weber said Thursday he will seek city financial assistance to help convert a 116-year-old former candy factory into a multi-million-dollar luxury boutique hotel in downtown La Crosse.
Eastwood Bank to be acquired by Bremer
Eastwood Bank is changing hands. Bremer Bank officials announced plans Thursday to acquire the Rochester-based bank and its 13 locations, including in Winona, St. Charles, Rollingstone and Houston.
La Crosse man who attacked student, went after officer to serve 17 years
A La Crosse man who earlier dodged a prison sentence after prosecutors said he randomly burglarized, beat and stabbed a college student before trying to attack a police officer will serve almo…