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Wisconsin court ends probe of presidential hopeful Walker
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday ended a secret investigation into whether Republican Gov. Scott Walker's campaign illegally coordinated with conservative groups in winning his 2012 recall election.
Man accused of attempted sexual assault on Madison bike path
A man was taken into custody Tuesday accused of grabbing a woman on a west Madison bike path and attempting to sexually assault her, police say.
United Way holds 'Day of Caring'
More than 200 volunteers from 14 different businesses donated their time to places like W.A.F.E.R food pantry and the Salvation Army in La Crosse.
Changes to how law enforcement justify traffic stop
A Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling this week changes how police officers can justify a traffic stop.
Forensic technology 37 year old cold case
A Jackson County Homicide case left cold for nearly 4 decades is heating back up thanks to new forensic technology.
Federal grand jury indicts Tomah man for threat against president
A federal grand jury indicted a 55-year-old Tomah man accused of threatening President Barack Obama.
?Barn Hunt? competition demonstrated at La Crosse Interstate Fair
A new attraction at the La Crosse Interstate Fair called, “Barn Hunt” is generating a lot curiosity.
Pabst Brewing to return to Milwaukee with new brewery
Pabst Brewing Co. is returning home to Milwaukee.
Agency installs life vest kiosks at boating, swimming sites
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is aiming to get more people in life jackets by installing kiosks that let people just grab one and go at popular swimming and boating locations.
DOA identifies suspect in Capitol bomb threat as Madison man
Gov. Scott Walker's administration has identified a suspect arrested in connection with a bomb threat that forced a state Capitol building evacuation as a Madison man.
US Mail truck stolen from La Crosse
A US Mail truck was stolen from the City of La Crosse, the Wisconsin Crime Alert Network announced Wednesday.
Lower gas prices expected from Iranian nuclear deal a plus for local business
For one La Crosse company that relies on gas every single day, the United States nuclear deal with Iran is a sign of relief.
Middleton man goes overboard, dies while sailing on Lake Michigan
Authorities say a Wisconsin man has died after he went overboard while sailing on Lake Michigan.
Hamilton Elementary to begin 3rd year of pilot program
The La Crosse School district is in its last year of an innovative pilot program.
'Cycle for Hope' raises money for Habitat for Humanity
A bike ride through America is giving families in need a place to call home.
Breast Cancer survivors practice for Dragon Boat races
In just a few days, more than a thousand competitors will take to the waters of the Black River for the Big Blue Dragon Boat Festival, raising money for Mayo Clinic Health Systems' Center for Breast Care.
LADCO, Coulee Bank host annual breakfast in La Crosse
The breakfast recognizes and awards successful businesses in our area.
Town of Campbell residents excited to meet new police chief
After major controversy with the former police chief in the town of Campbell a new leader steps in.
Local company tackles skills gap issue
Now Inland and other companies are trying to work with schools to help shorten the skills gap.
Ashley Furniture 'to continue our current path'
After exploring potential investment options earlier this year, Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. shareholders decided to retain all of their Ashley stock.
