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Water Action Volunteers monitor rivers, streams for WDNR
Local environmental enthusiasts took a dip in the streams near the La Crosse River Saturday.
Family Fun Walk raises awareness against child abuse
Some La Crosse families also took advantage of the nice temperatures on Saturday.
Kane St. Community Garden holds community day
With Earth Day just around the corner, volunteers in our area were in the soil today to work in a special garden.
Dan Kapanke takes step toward candidacy for former state Senate seat
News 8 has learned that former Republican State Senator Dan Kapanke will be running for his old seat in the Senate.
News 8 Eye Piece: Floorball
Tomah will play host to the largest floorball tournament in the U.S. ever.
Onalaska Police looking for help locating missing man
34-year-old Kevin P. Zocher was last seen Thursday, April 14th at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Governor Walker visits La Crosse Area Boy's and Girl's Club
Governor Scott Walker is hoping to make things easier on non-profits.
Annual music festival comes to La Crosse
An annual music festival is growing and making its way to the coulee region.
Parents, students have safety concerns after death of UWL student
The university said 19-year-old Connor Glynn of Heartland, Wisconsin was found unresponsive in Angell Hall by friends on Sunday night. The cause of death is still under investigation, but Chancellor Joe Gow said it could be related to a drug overdose.
La Crosse County Sheriff’s Dept., WCMEG warn of meth waste on roadsides
Hazardous material from making methamphetamine may pose a danger while picking up litter on roadsides, and the La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department and West Central Metropolitan Enforcement Group are trying to get the word out.
Governor Walker to sign non-profit tax exemption bill in La Crosse
Governor Scott Walker will be in town Friday signing a bill into law.
Trial convicts man of 36 counts of sexual assault charges
A Monroe County man has been convicted of 36 counts of sexual assault after a four day trial.
Burn ban issued in Village of Stoddard
Effective Immediately the Town of Bergen and Village of Stoddard has issued a burning ban.
Judge won't reduce $500K bond for girls in Slender Man stabbing
A judge has refused to reduce bond for both Wisconsin girls accused of trying to kill their classmate in an attempt to please the fictional horror character Slender Man.
What's for Dinner - Seafood Gumbo
Seafood Gumbo is What's For Dinner on April 15, 2016!
What's For Dinner - Turkey Spaghetti
Turkey Spaghetti is What's For Dinner on April 15, 2016!
Judge considers bail requests in Slender Man stabbing cases
A judge will consider whether to reduce bail for two Wisconsin girls accused of trying to kill their friend as a sacrifice to the horror fiction character Slender Man.
Buffalo herd at large in Juneau County, police say
Mauston police posted an alert Thursday night about 120 buffalo that were at large in the area.
Military children honored at Fort McCoy
The idea is to recognize the unique set of challenges and sacrifices presented to kids who have parents or other relatives in the military.
'Child Maltreatment Conference' aims to protect area children
People from many different backgrounds are in La Crosse Thursday, with the same goal in mind, the well-being of area children.
