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Civil lawsuit filed by homicide victim's family dismissed
A judge in Sheboygan County has dismissed a wrong death lawsuit involving one of Wisconsin's most notorious homicides nine years after it was filed.
West Nile virus case confirmed in Jefferson County
Health officials say a dead bird has tested positive for West Nile virus in Jefferson County.
Autopsy says more study needed to figure out why runner died
The Milwaukee County medical examiner's office says it will further study the heart of a 20-year-old man who died after finishing a Milwaukee half-marathon as it tries to determine the cause of his death.
Driver injured in rollover crash in Onalaska
The driver of a car in a rollover crash on Main Street and Sandlake Road in Onalaska was taken to the hospital Tuesday morning.
Two homicide cases in Black River Falls highlight drug problem
Two people were in Jackson County Court Monday for homicide charges in separate cases which were directly related to drug use.
UW-La Crosse looking for participants for research study
Researchers are trying to determine whether or not people with cognitive impairments are more motivated to walk if they're using activity trackers like FitBit and other devices.
Facility for La Crosse Co. Dive Rescue Team approved
La Crosse County's Dive Rescue team is finally getting a place to call its own.
La Crosse could get another rail line in 2015
Canadian Pacific Railway may follow in Burlington Northern Santa Fe's footsteps by building an additional track through La Crosse's north side.
4 new La Crosse police officers sworn in
Four new officers were sworn into the La Crosse Police Department during a ceremony Monday morning.
Freedom From Religion Foundation founder Anne Gaylor dies
Anne Nicol Gaylor, the outspoken founder of the Madison-based Freedom From Religion Foundation, has died at age 88, the foundation said Monday.
Sparta police close road, ask residents to stay inside
Sparta police closed the area of Julie Avenue and Boldon Avenue Monday morning.
Black Bear visits La Crosse area house
A large black bear visited a house in the Town of Shelby on Monday morning.
Ex-NFL player Sharper pleads guilty to rape in Louisiana
Former New Orleans Saints player Darren Sharper has pleaded guilty to rape in a Louisiana drug-and-sexual-assault case, completing a series of pleas in four states that will see him serve at least nine years in prison.
Wisconsin highway crews to begin posting increased speed limits
A spokesman for the state Department of Transportation says county highway crews will begin posting 70 mph speed limit signs this week.
Dubuque police kill around 15 animals each year
Dubuque police say they typically must kill around 15 animals a year in the city due to them being sick, dangerous or seriously injured.
Sparta police identify 4 suspects in armed robbery
Sparta police identified and questioned four suspects in an armed robbery at the Wayside Tavern on West Wisconsin Street.
More than 50 flags fly in La Crosse yard on Flag Day
Sunday was Flag Day. A holiday some overlook or forget about at times, but one La Crosse man takes the holiday to heart.
Parade collects food for local food pantries
Thousands lined the streets this afternoon in Sparta for the 31st annual Butterfest parade.
Hundreds participate in Got Energy Triathlon
About 350 woke up early Sunday to get in a good workout for the 12th annual YMCA Got Energy Triathlon took place in West Salem.
Child with life-threathening injuries after hit by car
A 13-year-old suffered life threatening injuries Saturday night after being hit by a car at the intersection of N Black River St. and North St. in Sparta.
