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Walker backs 20-week abortion ban regardless of exemptions
Gov. Scott Walker said Monday he will sign a proposed 20-week abortion ban whether or not it includes an exemption for cases of rape or incest.
Walker calls Bucks arena talks fluid, hopes to have deal
Gov. Scott Walker says negotiations over a financing deal for a new Milwaukee Bucks stadium are fluid, but he still hopes to have something to announce by the end of the week.
La Crosse Riverfest medallion hunt begins
Up to ten clues will be released each day until the medallion is found. The winner will receive a prize package that totals more than $200.
Restoration ongoing for Julia Belle Swain
A steamboat that once roamed the Mississippi River is in the middle of a painstaking renovation.
Residents unite on bridge where fatal shooting took place
Hundreds of people united on a pedestrian bridge in Menasha in a show of unity for a community recovering from a random fatal shooting.
Century-old smokestack comes down in northeastern Wisconsin
A smokestack that has towered over a northeastern Wisconsin city for more than 100 years has been demolished.
Hunter's go-ahead double lifts Twins over Blue Jays 6-5
Trevor Plouffe hit a two-run homer, Torii Hunter had a go-ahead double in the seventh inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Sunday.
3 found dead in fiery scene in northwestern Wisconsin
Two people were found dead inside a fiery home in northwestern Wisconsin and a third person was dead outside the house after authorities were called there on a report of a shooting.
National Dairy Month kicks off on Monday
In Wisconsin you could argue most months are dairy months, but starting Monday the rest of the nation joins in on the fun.
Best of La Crosse voting to begin Monday
An annual competition in La Crosse aims to show off the best the city has to offer.
Women build a home in La Crosse
A construction project in La Crosse is bringing a community of women closer together.
Local college puts emphasis on real world learning
Carpentry ranked as the fastest growing job in Minnesota, according to a 2014 report. In an effort to get more people interested in the trade one area college is teaching students in a fun and useful way.
Wisconsin nursing homes rate above average in quality
Nursing homes in Wisconsin are rated higher than the national average when it comes to quality of care, but roughly one-fourth of the state's nursing homes are still getting the lowest ratings.
Doctors' unease puts medical marijuana patients in a bind
Sarah Wellington thought she had everything squared away to register for Minnesota's medical marijuana program.
Dozier's RBI triple lifts Twins in 3-2 win over Blue Jays
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The early bunch of double plays induced by Minnesota starter Kyle Gibson helped set up Brian Dozier and the bullpen for the strong finish.
Lohse struggles, Brewers lose Davis in 7-3 loss to D-Backs
Kyle Lohse keeps giving up home runs. The Brewers keep losing players to injuries.
Tombstone and curiosity link Wisconsin with the Netherlands
Jo Winkens puts flowers and small flags at the foot of a tombstone to honor a man whose name he only knows from the markings, a man born more than 4,000 miles away from his resting place.
$190 million being invested into downtown La Crosse
La Crosse officials said people have a lot of faith in downtown right now. The area is filling up fast and they don't see this growth slowing down any time soon.
Highway 43 bridge project ahead of schedule
The Highway 43 bridge project in Winona is ahead of schedule.
Composite Squadron holds open house in La Crosse
Are you a fan of everything mechanical in the air?