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Wis. Assembly passes bills requiring drug test for public assistance
The Republican-sponsored proposals passed Wednesday and now go to the Senate.
Eggs, turkey prices increasing due to bird flu
More than 30 million birds in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin have been lost to the bird flu, and it's causing an increase in prices.
Wisconsin ranks No. 9 among bike-friendly states
A recent ranking of bike-friendly states puts Wisconsin in the top 10 again, but this year Wisconsin drops from third to ninth.
Justice Department holding drug take-back day
You have a chance to clean out your medicine cabinet this week.
Local groups hope to break poverty, obesity link
Feeding hungry mouths with nourishing food, that was the goal of this year's Hunger Task Force of La Crosse Forum.
Skateboarder struck by vehicle in La Crosse
Tri-State Ambulance transported a skateboarder with life-threatening injuries after the individual was struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon.
La Crosse Central locked down; person taken into custody
La Crosse police took an 18-year-old into custody Wednesday afternoon after police received information that a student made threats to bring a firearm to do harm at Central High School.
Fire at La Crosse bar & grill ruled unintentional
The La Crosse Fire Department said the fire started in an apartment with the most probable cause being unattended cooking on the stove top.
Protesters hold mock trial of Madison police police officer
People angry about a prosecutor's decision not to charge a white Madison police officer for killing an unarmed biracial man have conducted a mock trial of the officer in protest.
Wisconsin Supreme Court to release Walker-related filings
The Wisconsin Supreme Court was set on Wednesday to release hundreds of pages in filings in three pending cases related to a secret investigation that has swirled around likely presidential candidate Scott Walker for years.
Woman accused of concealing child's death
Court documents in Sauk County say a mother facing charges of concealing the death of her newborn told police the baby drowned during a home water birth.
Laid-off Wisconsin workers to get jobs at Minnesota firm
A Minnesota home care company plans to hire hundreds of employees who will lose their jobs when a Wisconsin long-term care nonprofit ceases operations at 11 locations later this month.
Protesters seek walkout over Robinson shooting
An activist group that has led several demonstrations over the police shooting of an unarmed man in Madison is calling for a widespread walkout.
Renovations coming to Omni Center
Tuesday night, the Parks Board and City Council approved bids for a new chiller system.
La Crosse Area Tavern League donates to local organizations
The Wisconsin Tavern League is celebrating tavern month by giving back to local communities.
White glow in photos could signal underlying eye issues
A picture from your smart phone could end up saving your child's life.
Vernon Co. Sheriff's Dept. holds annual Police Memorial Service
The Vernon County Sheriff's department held its annual police memorial service Tuesday.
Walker tweets picture of him meeting Israeli leader Netanyahu
Likely presidential candidate Scott Walker has tweeted a picture of him shaking hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Onalaska residents could see the biggest water bill increase in a decade
Business owners, residents, and anyone else who writes the check for a water bill in Onalaska could see their bill go up this fall and then again in 2016. Onalaska officials said the water department didn't break even last year, and this increase will cover operating costs and improve the quality of drinking water.
Kathleen Schmidt has called Onalaska home, longer than most.
Dane County DA: No charges in Tony Robinson shooting
Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne said he will not charge Madison Police Officer Matthew Kenny in the death of Tony Robinson.
