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1,000 mattresses have been recycled
An area recycling center is preparing for 'Earth Day' by putting to rest a problem at a local landfill.
La Crosse Kiwanis Club awards 2015 scholarships
The La Crosse Kiwanis Club is giving a $300 scholarship to 8 high school seniors from the area.
Housing market growing in La Crosse area
Home sales in the La Crosse area are up 18% so far this year.
Survey: Americans not saving for retirement
New numbers show many Americans aren't saving as much as they should for retirement.
La Crosse's Washburn neighborhood named one of best places to live
A La Crosse neighborhood is being recognized as one of the best places in the country to live.
Wisconsin bill aims to curb obesity rates
While school administrators say more student exercise is always better, they say carrying out the possible mandate would be difficult.
International delegates visit La Crosse to talk about economic growth
International business is a multibillion dollar industry for the U.S. In February alone, imports and exports totaled more than $35 million.
To encourage more business across borders, representatives from 28 different counties visited La Crosse Tuesday.
Trek recalls nearly 900K for possible crash hazard
About 900,000 Trek bicycles have been recalled for a possible crash hazard, according to a release.
La Crosse YMCA breaks ground on Community Teen Center
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA broke ground on its new Community Teen Center on Monday.
La Crosse resident wakes up to stranger standing in bedroom with flashlight
La Crosse police arrested a 20-year-old man on burglary charges early Tuesday morning.
Contributions mount for Wisconsin family of 8 children who lost father
Donors have contributed approaching $300,000 for a Wisconsin family of eight children who lost their father when a deer struck his van.
Minnesota bar busted for selling Wisconsin beer
A Minnesota bar near the Wisconsin border is accused of selling a popular Wisconsin beer, even though it's not licensed to do so.
Visitor fee for Apostle Islands ice caves generates $140K
The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore plans to use thousands of dollars generated through a new fee for visiting the ice caves this winter to cover the cost of additional staff and equipment.
Bird flu takes biggest toll yet as virus hits chicken farms
Poultry producers and scientists have been hoping warmer weather would knock down a virulent strain of bird flu that has hammered the Midwest, but the virus recently took its biggest toll yet, hitting a farm in Iowa that held nearly 10 percent of the state's egg-laying chickens. Here are some questions and answers about the outbreak:
Kenosha County homicide trial focuses on intent
The brother of a man accused of killing his girlfriend in Kenosha County says the defendant talked about ways of disposing of the woman's body after he shot her.
Father accused of shooting girl with BB gun as discipline
A Milwaukee father is accused of shooting his teenage daughter with a BB gun as discipline for bad grades.
Wisconsin poverty measure rises in 2013 despite job gains
A new study shows poverty rose slightly in Wisconsin from 2012 to 2013, despite some job gains.
LHI employees donate more than 2,000 items to WAFER
The donations were dropped off at the pantry by the Shelby Fire Department.
Representatives from 28 different countries in La Crosse
They're in town for the third annual "America's Competitiveness Exchange."
Segways may soon be illegal in downtown La Crosse
The city is putting a stop to personal electric mobility devices on downtown sidewalks.
