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UW-L's food service swith will effect hundreds of employees
For the second time in just three years University of La Crosse is changing their food service provider, the switch will affect hundreds of employees.
Volunteers clean up La Crosse college campus
It's National Volunteer Week and students at Western Technical College are getting involved with a number of activities.
Hixon Forest Trails reopen in La Crosse
La Crosse’s Upper/Lower Hixon Forest Trail System has reopened.
2015 Deke Slayton Airfest in La Crosse canceled
Organizers announced Tuesday they are cancelling the Deke Slayton Airshow scheduled for August 8 and 9 in La Crosse “due to public safety concerns.”
Mom accused of leaving toddler in hot car to buy heroin in La Crosse
A woman from Galesville is accused of leaving her three-year-old son strapped inside a hot car while she bought heroin at a La Crosse residence on Sunday.
Wis. Assembly to consider legalizing colored motorcycle lights
Colored lights on motorcycles would be legal under a bill the state Assembly is set to take up.
Wisconsin lawmakers set to take up ban on microbeads
Wisconsin lawmakers are set to consider a bill that would ban microbeads, the plastic exfoliant in soap, toothpaste and other personal care products.
Assembly to consider penalties for false military service
The state Assembly is poised to take up a bill that would make lying about serving in the military a crime.
Lawmakers to debate regulating ride-hailing services
Wisconsin lawmakers are scheduled to debate a bill that would regulate ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft.
Dining service provider at UW-La Crosse notifies state of layoffs
A company that provides dining services at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has informed the state it will lay off nearly 300 employees in June.
Paper shredding event to be held in La Crosse
Western Technical College’s Financial Aid office will host a shred event on April 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Liberal group runs full-page ad attacking Walker
One of the country's top-spending Democrats has run a full-page newspaper ad calling on Gov. Scott Walker to "stop Wisconsin's war on science."
Spring Steak Salad Recipes
Steak, Mango and Avocado Salad
City of La Crosse trying to keep downtown trees alive
Over the years, the trees have suffered through space limitation, lack of food, and vandalism.
DNR holds spring hearings in all 72 Wisconsin counties
The meeting covers everything from rule changes to electing delegates to represent the area's interests on issues regarding natural resources.
Local man spotlighted as part of National Volunteer Week
One volunteer at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse has been volunteering for more than 15 years.
One dead after falling off moving vehicle in Jackson Co.
Sheriff's deputies responded to the area of Pettibone Pass and Morrison Rd. around 5:15 p.m.
UW-L students learn from master tap dancer
Students at UW-La Crosse got to put on their tap shoes and learn from a nationally-known performer Monday morning.
La Crosse parklet project closer to becoming reality
La Crosse's first parklet will be on Fifth Avenue and contain planter boxes, flowers and a seating area.
Poage Park undergoes demolition as part of neighborhood revitalization effort
It’s out with the old and in with the new as a La Crosse park undergoes demolition to pave the way for a revitalized neighborhood.
