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Lawsuits over BNSF railway in La Crosse begin
The environmental impact of a second railway through La Crosse is being challenged in court.
Watch for ticks as temperatures rise
As the weather warms up more people will be spending time outdoors.
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Olympic Day brings role models to students
Deaf and hard-of-hearing students from three states gathered in Onalaska on Thursday.
Need for blood donations rising in Wisconsin
You have a chance to make a different kind of donation this month.
Conference brings people together to talk about child abuse
Experts from across the country are gathering in La Crosse to talk about the issue of child abuse.
Possible increase to camping fees across Wisconsin
The Wisconsin legislature's finance committee is considering Governor Scott Walker's proposal to raise state park admission and camping fees.
Bill to repeal prevailing wages on hold
A bill to repeal Wisconsin's prevailing wage law is on hold for now.
Letter carriers helping 'Stamp Out' hunger
You have a chance to feed the hungry without even leaving your home.
La Crosse set to get first rounabout
City officials and property owners are in the final months of negotiations to put one in on 7th and Cass Street.
Walker opposes raising vehicle registration fee
Gov. Scott Walker says he does not support raising vehicle registration fees, an idea being floated by some Republicans in the Legislature to help pay for roads.
Young girl encounters 'random act of kindness' in Onalaska
A three-year-old learned how to "pay it forward" and spread compassion Thursday at Festival Foods in Onalaska.
Fired Milwaukee officer starts process to appeal in court
A Milwaukee police officer who was fired for improper procedure in the lead-up to a fatal shooting has started the process to appeal his firing in circuit court.
Republicans introduce bill banning abortions after 20 weeks
Wisconsin Republicans have introduced a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Town hall open to public at Tomah VA
VA Interim Under Secretary for Health Dr. Carolyn Clancy will host a town hall that is open to the public at the Tomah VA on Thursday afternoon.
Fiskars building new headquarters in Middleton
MIDDLETON, Wis. (AP) — The company best known for its orange-handled scissors plans to build a new headquarters in Middleton for its operations in the Americas.
Stolen squad car stolen from UW-Superior recovered in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A St. Louis County sheriff's squad car stolen at the University of Wisconsin-Superior has been recovered in Duluth.
2 killed in Door Co. rollover crash
Two people have died in a highway crash in Door County.
3 inmates missing from corrections boot camp
Three inmates from a state corrections boot camp in New Richmond have walked away from the facility, prompting the local school district to cancel classes.
La Crosse teen accused of firing stray bullet in man's death
A 17-year-old from La Crosse is being accused of firing a bullet that struck and killed a Rusk County man while shooting at coyotes in March.
Bacon-Cheddar Stuffed and Old South Burger Recipes
Angie Horkan from the Wisconsin Beef Council stopped by News 8 This Morning with a pair of burger recipes for May
