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Holmen Fire Department receives grant for new gear
The Holmen Fire Department will soon be replacing their old protective equipment thanks to a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
National Recovery Month raises awareness for recovery efforts
September is National Recovery Month and the Coulee Council on Addictions is kicking off the month with an open house.
New school year brings new changes
For many students, the first day of school was Thursday, and with the new school year comes a few changes this year in La Crosse school district.
UWL move-in traffic to impact surrounding roads
It is nearly move-in day for students from UW- La Crosse which means traffic in those areas could be a headache.
Man charged with raping girl with brother at gun point
A La Crosse man is facing charges of sexual assault against a minor.
Seat belts credited with saving three involved in Buffalo County car crash
The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office received several 911 calls Wednesday of a severe traffic crash involving two passenger cars and a large straight truck.
A silver 1999 Pontiac Grand AM was slowing to make a left turn onto Bluff Siding Rd. in the Township of Buffalo when a gold 2007 Gold Taurus rear-ended it. The Grand AM was hit by a BNSF truck in the northbound lane.
West Salem man sentenced in child incest case
A West Salem man charged with masturbating in front of a relative was sentenced to probation Wednesday.
Review: Madison police did nothing wrong in mall arrest
An outside review has determined Madison police acted reasonably and within department policies with the arrest of an 18-year-old black woman that sparked protests after footage of it was posted online.
Emerald ash borer spreads to Wisconsin's Sawyer County
State agriculture officials say emerald ash borer is getting closer to Wisconsin's North Woods.
Northern Wisconsin filly infected with equine encephalitis
A 2-month-old filly in northern Wisconsin has been euthanized after becoming infected with Eastern equine encephalitis.
Hepatitis A cases linked to smoothie chain stores triple
Health officials say the number of hepatitis A cases linked to a chain of smoothie shops has more than tripled in Virginia and spread out of state.
Man accused of beating mother over spayed cat
A Waukesha County man is accused of beating and choking his mother after an argument over having his cat spayed.
Defense in girls stabbing plot want outside jury
Attorneys for two girls accused of trying to kill a 12-year-old classmate to please horror character Slender Man will try to have jurors selected outside Waukesha County for the defendants' trials.
Police seek amended charge in mother's death
Milwaukee police are recommending an amended charge of homicide for a woman accused of beating her mother on the city's south side.
Crowdfunding site aims to help La Crosse teachers
Websites like Kickstarter are popular these days, and a new website with a similar mission is hoping to help teachers in the area.
Partnership hopes to re-brand northside La Crosse neighborhood
La Crosse's Old Towne North could soon become 'Uptowne' if a new partnership can fund plans to revitalize the area.
Regulations streamline commercial drone use
More drones may soon be in the air because new regulations are streamlining the process for companies to use them.
Gundersen to add clinic in Holmen
Gundersen Health System will be adding a medical clinic in Holmen and Village officials say the expansion is part of Holmen's booming future.
Screaming Eagles prepare for new season
The UW-La Crosse Screaming Eagles Marching Band is getting ready for a new season.
Police, schools remind drivers to slow down in school zones
Every year, 55 million children across the country head back to school around this time, with 13 percent of those walking or biking.
