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Wisconsin soldier killed in Korean War buried in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — A Wisconsin soldier reported missing during the Korean War has been buried at Arlington National Cemetery after his remains went unidentified for years.
Milwaukee alderman killed in motorcycle crash
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee police say a motorcyclist killed in an overnight crash is a city alderman.
Man pronounced dead, but then starts moving
A Milwaukee County medical examiner's report says a 46-year-old man was pronounced dead after collapsing at his Milwaukee apartment, but then started moving his limbs just as he was about to be taken to the morgue.
Finance committee leaves SeniorCare program alone
The Legislature's finance committee has rejected Gov. Scott Walker's cuts to Wisconsin's popular SeniorCare program.
Budget panel OKs seeking to raise Medicaid premiums for some
Low-income childless adults on Wisconsin's BadgerCare Plus Medicaid program may have to pay higher premiums if they engage in risky behavior.
Zoo owners believe stolen baby kangaroo, goats won't survive
The owners of a northeastern Wisconsin zoo say they do not believe a 5-month-old kangaroo and four baby goats that were taken will be found alive.
Milwaukee alderman killed in motorcycle crash
Milwaukee police say a motorcyclist killed in an overnight crash is a city alderman.
Packers sign 3rd-round pick Ty Montgomery
The Green Bay Packers signed third-round pick Ty Montgomery on Thursday.
Smith regrets oversight with rosin, sunscreen on arm
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Will Smith wanted to grip the ball better, so he followed a common practice of using rosin and sunscreen on his pitching hand.
Anniversary for social security and Medicaid programs in La Crosse
Area community members were celebrating a big milestone on Thursday.
College student raises money for Habitat for Humanity by traveling
A college student on a long journey for a good cause makes a stop in our area on Thursday.
Container Gardens offering greener spaces at Mayo
Visitors at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse will notice a lot more green soon, along with many other colors.
Children?s Museum offering free admission to military families
A La Crosse museum is saying 'thank you' to military families.
Walk held in La Crosse to raise awareness about mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the city of La Crosse is getting involved.
La Crosse County gets only financial coach in Wisconsin
A full-time financial coach is now available to tens-of-thousands of people in the community at no cost to them.
Onalaska officially raises water bill costs
Residents will see the smallest bill increase at about 23, percent and it will be even higher for commercial and industrial customers.
La Crosse native buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Francis Knobel was a corporal in the U.S. Army who went missing 65 years ago during the Korean War.
Smartphone use while driving grows beyond texting
New research from AT&T shows 7-in-10 people engage in smartphone activities while driving, like texting, emailing, checking social media, and video chatting.
Jennifer Shilling named one of '40 Most Interesting Women in Politics'
Wisconsin State Senator Jennifer Shilling was named one of the “40 Most Interesting Women in Politics” by “The Washington Post” this week.
Pirate ship stops in La Crosse
Daniel Kellogg has been sailing pirate ships for 20 years after growing up in the Bahamas and developing an interest in pirate history.
