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La Crosse Regional Airport secures grant for improvements
La Crosse's Regional Airport is flying high after securing another grant.
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.
Police investigating death of UWL student
University officials said Connor Glynn, 19, is dead, but how he died is still unknown.
Local hospitals encourage advance healthcare directives
This Saturday is National Healthcare Decisions Day.
La Crosse common council to discuss Gundersen parking lot
A controversial parking lot proposed by Gundersen Health System is on Thursday night’s La Crosse common council meeting’s agenda.
Court rules errors don't preclude unemployment benefits
Employees cannot be denied unemployment benefits in Wisconsin for inadvertent errors, even if the worker has been repeatedly warned about such errors, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
Residents asked to remove Packers, Badgers banners
Some residents who live in the shadow of Lambeau Field are asking if there's an offseason for being a sports fan.
Walker to sign rural teacher loans, Fox River bills
Gov. Scott Walker is poised to sign bills that would forgive rural teachers' students loans and sell land for a Fox River visitor center.
Fatal deer disease growing in Wisconsin
Chronic wasting disease in Wisconsin's deer population is growing geographically and in prevalence.
Middleton School District at odds with parents over 'Jesus Lunch'
Middleton-Cross Plains School District officials would like a gathering known as the "Jesus Lunch" held near the high school to stop.
Man missing after boat overturns on Eau Claire pond
Recovery crews are searching a pond in Eau Claire for a missing man.
New programs looking to combat mental health and tobacco use
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults with a mental illness also smokes.
Wisconsin Main Street Awards showcase best 2015 downtown revitalization projects
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation recognizes communities revitalizing their historic downtowns Friday at the 25th annual Wisconsin Main Street Awards, and the city of La Crosse had four award winners.
Organizations thank donors for ‘Safe Cam’ project
The organizations behind La Crosse's 'Safe Cam' project are saying thank you to the people that made the downtown cameras possible.
La Crosse Area Day announces winner of ‘First Pitch Competition’
An area non-profit is set to take the mound at Miller Park this summer.
Western connects its campus and the community with celebratory breakfast
It's national volunteer week and an area college is sending a big thank you to the community.
La Crosse School District hosts 'Innovation Showdown' competition
It was showdown of young minds in the La Crosse School District Wednesday.
La Crosse Center renovation plans unveiled, cost about $38 million
Renovation of the La Crosse Center is expected to cost $38 million, but the center's board is targeting $45 million for backup funding.
Emergency dispatchers recognized during National Telecommunicators Week
They are the ones who play an important part in every emergency, but you will never see them at the scene. They are emergency dispatchers and this week is all about recognizing their commitment to keeping La Crosse County safe.
Montee Ball arrested in Whitewater, accused of bail jumping
Former Badgers running back and NFL player Montee Ball was arrested Saturday night in Whitewater on suspicion of felony bail jumping.
