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University of Wisconsin-Madison is top party school in US
University of Wisconsin-Madison leaders are chafing under a state-imposed tuition freeze and the football team didn't crack the Top 25 preseason rankings. But no school in the country throws a better party, according to the Princeton Review's 2017 edition of "The Best 381 Colleges."
Fowler plays his way off US Ryder Cup team
Zach Johnson doesn't have to wait by the phone to find out if he's on another Ryder Cup team.
Iowa woman learns she is pregnant 3 hours before birth
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Fort Dodge woman was surprised to learn she was pregnant about three hours before she gave birth to her fourth child on Friday.
Free Martial Arts tournament held in Onalaska
People were displaying their karate skills Sunday morning in Onalaska.
Doctors warn of concussion risk
With high school football season upon us, health officials are reminding student athletes and their parents about the dangers of concussions.
Apple Picking Season Kicks Off
La Crescent's Applefest is still a few weeks away but that didn't stop people from picking apples this weekend.
18th Freedom Honor Flight prepares for flight
Veterans are gearing up for a special trip across the country.
La Crosse Housing in Short Supply
If you're looking to buy a house in La Crosse, you may need to move fast.
Attorney reviews evidence against man in Masonic center plot
The attorney for a man suspected of plotting to attack a Masonic center in Milwaukee has asked for eight weeks to review evidence against his client.
1 dead after officer-involved shooting in Eagan
Police in Eagan say a suspect is dead after an officer-involved shooting.
Wisconsin paid $9.7M in bonuses, payments in fiscal 2016
The state of Wisconsin paid an estimated $9.7 million in one-time bonuses or various pay increases for state workers in fiscal year 2016.
'Taste of Summer' benefits non-profit farm
A nonprofit Onalaska farm held a fundraiser Saturday, complete with wine, beer, food and music.
Book sale looks to help teachers
In a different part of the mall Saturday, one generation of teachers was helping out the next.
'Back To School' Rally rings the bell on back to school
Some schools in the area are already back in session and others will soon follow.
Environmental Hike Shows the Change of the Seasons
The cooler weather is a sign that fall is on its way and mother nature is starting to notice.
La Crosse Public Library Looks For Public Input
The La Crosse Public Library is looking for the community's input when it comes to deciding their next chapter.
Klobuchar Calls For More Action Against Drug Companies
After the bridge dedication Saturday, Senator Amy Klobuchar spoke with News8 about her opposition to the rising price of Epipens.
New Bridge Brings New Era to Winona
After years of construction, cars are finally driving on a brand new bridge in Winona.
Authorities recover canoer's body from Rochester reservoir
Authorities have recovered the body of a 20-year-old man after a canoe capsized at Silver Creek Reservoir in Rochester.
Study finds elevated fish tumor levels in 3 Wisconsin rivers
Researchers have found elevated numbers of tumors in fish in the Milwaukee, Menomonee and Kinnickinnic rivers, suggesting that more cleanup efforts are needed to remove contaminants from the three Wisconsin waterways.