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Tomah VA Medical Center hosts open house
The event is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
French poodle part of airport's new pet therapy program
Airport officials will bring in pets to help make the traveling process a little less stressful, according to a news release.
Ex-Iowa State researcher seeks mercy in sentencing
A former Iowa State University researcher hopes a judge will show him mercy in deciding whether to send him to prison for scientific fraud.
Dept. of Labor proposal would extend overtime pay to most salaried workers
The Department of Labor will propose extending overtime pay to nearly 5 million workers, President Obama announced Tuesday.
Search warrant: Synthetic marijuana, aka Scooby snax, being sold at gas stations
Dane County drug task force search warrants show nearly six pounds, or three thousand grams, of synthetic marijuana were seized from two East Washington Avenue gas stations.
Wisconsin budget year ending with no agreement in sight
Wisconsin's budget year is ending with no last-minute legislative theatrics or looming government shut-down.
Lucroy has 4 hits, 2 RBIs, helps Brewers down Phillies
Jonathan Lucroy and Ryan Braun seem to always have a good time when hitting at Citizens Bank Park. It was no different on Monday night.
Vernon County holds grand opening for La Farge Medical Clinic
Vernon County residents are getting a first look at a newly renovated medical center.
UW-La Crosse recognized for sustainability efforts
UW-La Crosse is getting some national recognition for its sustainability efforts.
La Crosse Riverfest preparations under way
On Monday, crews were hard at work with final preparations for the four-day festival at Riverside Park.
Segways approved for la Crosse city use
La Crosse police and other city employees could soon have a new way to get around town.
Downtown construction along 2nd Street on schedule
Summer construction on 2nd Street in downtown La Crosse is right on schedule.
Roundabout construction may begin before end of the year
The city of La Crosse is hoping to start construction on a downtown round-a-bout before the end of the year.
UW System awaits state budget
Wisconsin's state budget is set to expire on Wednesday.
UW-La Crosse prepares for presidential visit
The majority of University of Wisconsin- La Crosse staff only found out the president was coming a few days ago. And they are now working hard to prepare for the event.
Democrats want to remove marriage definition in constitution
Wisconsin Democrats on Monday called for the elimination of nullified language in the state's constitution that defines marriage as between a man and a woman.
Postcards mailed to inactive voters in Wisconsin
The state elections board has mailed postcards to nearly 100,000 registered voters in Wisconsin who have not cast ballots in the past four years.
SPECIAL COVERAGE: President Obama visits La Crosse
The latest stories on the president's upcoming visit.
More details released for President Obama?s La Crosse visit
The White House released more details about President Barack Obama’s visit to La Crosse.
Condom portrait of Pope Benedict blasted by archbishop
The Milwaukee Art Museum has handled dozens of complaints from angry Catholics and others over its plans to display a portrait of Pope Benedict that's made from 17,000 condoms.
