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Wis. farming and its changing landscape
The number of farms in the state dropped between 2008 and 2013, and one local farmer said it could be because farming isn't always a cash crop.
Wes Nile Virus confirmed in western Wisconsin
A case of West Nile Virus in western Wisconsin has health officials on edge.
Local church hosts annual Mediterranean celebration
A local festival celebrating Mediterranean culture has returned to La Crosse this year.
Local resident a contestant in Naked and Afraid
A La Crosse native will soon be on a popular reality survivor show.
Poultry farmers recovering from bird flu have many questions
The poultry farmers who lost millions of chickens and turkeys to the bird flu this spring are facing an uncertain future.
Paramedics find pulse of 9-year-old boy found in river at Blackhawk Campground
A family picnic at Blackhawk Campground in De Soto took a scary turn Sunday afternoon.
Madison police officer, fresh from OD training, saves man
A Madison police officer who just completed training on opiate overdoses is being credited with saving the life of a heroin overdose victim.
Ex-Twin Cities archbishop denies allegations in affidavits
Former Twin Cities Archbishop John Nienstedt says he remains "dumbfounded" by allegations of personal misconduct that emerged last year during an internal church investigation.
Brewers capitalize on lineup change, beat Pirates 8-5
The Milwaukee Brewers' ugly first half is history. The second half looks better already.
Brett Favre returns to Lambeau for Packers Hall of Fame
Brett Favre headed up the Lambeau Field tunnel, a path that he had walked dozens of times.
Honoring Wisconsin's fallen heroes at Freedom Fest
The families of Wisconsin's fallen heroes are invited to Freedom Fest as a way to say thank you and to show support, but those families say they're are most thankful for the people around them at Freedom Fest -- people who understand what they're going through.
Motorcyclists raise money for child victims of burns
Local firefighters jumped on their motorcycles Saturday to help raise money for children who have been injured in a fire.
Annual Rail Fair brings train enthusiasts to La Crosse
A familiar train exhibit at Copeland Park in La Crosse opened its doors Saturday for the 25th annual Rail Fair.
Special Olympic tournament gives athletes chance to compete
A group of special athletes put their skills to the test on Saturday in an annual three-sport tournament.
Flags flown at half-staff in Wisconsin
One of the 5 service members that died in Thursday's shooting was from Wisconsin.
Big Blue Dragon Boat Festival comes to a close
The Big Blue Dragon Boat Festival has come to an end after a weekend of fun and competition.
Xcel Energy works to restore power to thousands after severe weather
Overnight storms in Minnesota and Wisconsin left about 225,000 customers without power Saturday morning.
No injuries reported in Friday morning fire in Town of Manchester
No one was injured in an overnight fire in the Town of Manchester Saturday morning.
Sailor slain in Tennessee attacks was star baseball player
Four Marines and a sailor were slain in the attacks on two military facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Some of them had deployed overseas and seen battle, others had not.
Bush, Walker, Trump criticize gun ban in recruiting offices
Republican presidential candidates Jeb Bush, Scott Walker and Donald Trump called Friday for an end to a ban on service members carrying guns in military recruiting offices.
