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High court sides with inmate in excessive force case
The Supreme Court is making it easier for inmates who are accused of crimes — but not yet convicted — to bring cases of excessive force against jail officials.
Woman dies after pickup, camper trailer rolls into Dunn County ditch
An 85-year-old woman died in a rollover crash on I-94 eastbound in Dunn County near Menomonie Sunday afternoon.
Lakeland College students displaced after dorm fire
Some students at Lakeland College are being placed in new housing after their dorm was damaged in a fire.
13-year-old boy drowns in Wisconsin River
A 13-year-old boy has drowned in the Wisconsin River near Merrill.
Construction on Madison skate park progresses swiftly
Construction on one of the largest skate parks in Wisconsin is progressing swiftly in Madison.
Waunakee man dies when motorcycle leaves roadway
A 49-year-old Waunakee man is dead after he lost control of his motorcycle on a curve and went off the road in the Town of Westport.
Hillsboro man suffers life-threatening injuries after motorcycle accident
A Hillsboro man has suffered life-threatening injuries after being thrown from his motorcycle Saturday night.
Local church prays for South Carolina shooting victims on Sunday
While so many gathered in South Carolina, a local Charleston group encouraged other churches across the country to show unity with the city on Sunday.
Hundreds celebrate Norwegian heritage at 32nd Annual Midsummer Festival
People got a chance to take a step back time while exploring the area's Norwegian heritage.
Dave Clements announces retirement at the end of 2015
A well-known face in the La Crosse community is retiring.
Small dairy farms struggle to survive in Wisconsin
Small dairy farms are struggling in Wisconsin, but supporters are hoping for a comeback.
A look at key archdiocese leaders, how they handled Wehmeyer
When Archbishop John Nienstedt resigned last week as leader of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi said he'd "allow the facts to lead the way" in his ongoing investigation into an alleged cover-up of sexual abuse.
Being transgender in La Crosse
Two transgender people in La Crosse share their stories
Downtown Winona building to be renovated after fire
Over the past few years Winona has put extra emphasis on rehabbing the historic buildings and improving the experience in downtown, but a few recent fires have slowed the process.
Onalaska police warn residents to lock up after string of car and garage entries
A string of car and garage entries in Onalaska has the Police Department warning residents to lock up.
Appleton resident isolated with tuberculosis
An Appleton resident has been diagnosed with tuberculosis and is being treated in isolation.
Kloppenburg, Donald plan runs for Wisconsin Supreme Court
State Appeals Court Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg is running for the state Supreme Court and Milwaukee County Circuit Judge M. Joseph Donald says he also plans to get in.
Meeting set to approve Wisconsin trooper contract
A meeting has been set by legislative leaders to vote on approving a new contract for members of the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Man and boy drown in Wisconsin River in Columbia County
A 29-year-old man and his 4-year-old son have drowned in the Wisconsin River in the Town of Dekorra.
Appleton woman, 18, woman drowns in central Wisconsin quarry
An 18-year-old Appleton woman has drowned in Redgranite Quarry in Waushara County of central Wisconsin.
