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IRONMAN trains, raises awareness of La Crosse?s WAFER program
WAFER Board President Taylor Haley is training for the IRONMAN competition and raising money for WAFER’s Nutrition Education and Tools (NET) Project.
Temporary La Crosse parking ramp closures announced
City of La Crosse parking ramps will be temporarily closed for annual pressure washing of the ramps.
Republicans introduce bill to merge economic agencies
Republican legislators are circulating a bill that would merge Wisconsin's two major economic development agencies into a new entity.
Vos says he doesn't have votes to repeal prevailing wage
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos doesn't have the votes to repeal prevailing wage but will look to reform it, he said Wednesday.
Police officer ticketed for parking in handicapped spot
A Monroe police officer will be reprimanded and issued a parking ticket for parking a squad car in a handicapped parking stall at a convenience store.
Man burns woman with boiling water, police say
A Madison woman was injured after a man reportedly threw boiling water at her early Tuesday morning.
Woman dies in head-on crash with milk truck
A 20-year-old woman died from injuries sustained in a head-on crash with a milk truck Tuesday morning near Cumberland in Barron County.
Memorial service held in La Crosse for fallen workers
An event put together by the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO honored those lost or injured while on the job.
DNR reminds hunters electronic registration begins this fall
Wisconsin wildlife officials are reminding deer and bear hunters that electronic registration will be the rule statewide starting this fall.
Jailer accused of assaulting 5 inmates
A former Polk County jailer is due in court Friday on charges of sexually assaulting at least five female inmates.
La Crosse residents taking a stand against drugs in their neighborhood
Residents in one La Crosse neighborhood say they're sick and tired of the drugs and crime going on it their area.
La Crosse Symphony Orchestra's Conductor Wannabe winners revealed
It's the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra's largest fundraising campaign of the yea.
La Crosse community recognizes Workers Memorial Day
Area union members paid tribute to workers killed or injured on the job in Wisconsin.
Live Interview: Should kids go to school with lice?
The American Academy of Pediatrics says kids with head lice or nits should still go to school.
Students see government in action on Youth Government Day
High school students are getting a better idea of how government works.
La Crosse man heading to Nepal for earthquake relief
A local man is getting involved in relief efforts after a deadly earthquake in Nepal.
BNSF gets final go ahead for construction near marsh
Citizens for Rail Safety is speaking out against the decision.
La Crosse Safe-Cam project expected to be installed this summer
The Safe-Cam project in downtown La Crosse is one step closer to being completed this summer.
Review of opioid prescribing practices now part of Clay Hunt SAV Act
The Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans (SAV) Act now contains directions to include a review of opioid prescribing practices.
Madison high school girls basketball coach sought for sex assault charges
Madison police are looking for West High School’s girls basketball coach for reported sexual assault charges.
