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Body found at park at center of search for missing boy
A body was found in the Mississippi River on Saturday at a park that's been the focus of searches for a 10-year-old boy, Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek said, but he would not say whether it was the body of Barway Collins, a Crystal fourth-grader who's been missing for more than three weeks.
Black DA to decide charges against white Wisconsin officer
In several high-profile U.S. cases in the past year, white prosecutors have declined to charge white police officers who killed black men.
Ahead of likely 2016 bid, Walker builds on overseas resume
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is becoming something of a globe-trotter as world affairs loom large in the 2016 Republican presidential race and attention has been drawn to his early foreign policy stumbles.
Young mothers with Hope Academy give back to community
Young high school mothers spent part of their weekend giving back to the community.
Residents talk transportation at Mayor's Neighborhood Conference
La Crosse Mayor Tim Kabat met with residents today to talk about transportation in the community.
Hundreds participate in 5th Annual Onalaska Firehouse 5k
The beautiful weather encouraged many to take part in the 5th Annual Onalaska Firehouse 5k.
Spring cleaning tips
Now that we are starting to see some nice temperatures outside, it's a great reminder to think about spring cleaning.
175 volunteers participate in 10th Annual La Crescent Neighbors Day
Hundreds of volunteers took advantage of the beautiful weather Saturday to do something nice for one another.
In La Crescent, more than 175 volunteers of all ages came together to do some spring cleaning for community members.
Wester Technical College hosts 8th annual Robotics Competition
High School students put their robots to the test this week at the annual robotic competition at Western Technical College.
Forest Hills Golf Course opens with noticeable changes
Forest Hills golf course in La Crosse opened on Saturday but with some noticeable changes to the course.
Ash trees come down along Losey Boulevard
Losey Boulevard was closed for most of the day while crews cut down ash trees alongside the road to stop the spread of the invasive Emerald Ash Borer beetle.
Riverfront, Inc. holds "Game On" fundraiser at La Crosse Center
8 different teams from the La Crosse area competed in 5 rounds of various party games.
News 8 Eye Piece: For the Love of the Game
For many people spring means the start of baseball season.
Spring Fling brings sales to La Crosse downtown
Spring is in the air in Downtown La Crosse.
Police in Houston County searching for burglar
Police are looking for information on a string of burglaries in Houston County.
Black River Falls vote to keep police force down to 3 absentee ballots
Black River Falls looks like it will keep its police department running around the clock for now.
Boaters urged to be careful near dams
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wants people to be safe on the water, especially when it comes to fishing near the dams.
Downtown Mainstreet receives national accreditation
La Crosse's downtown is getting national recognition
Fairfield Inn closer to breaking ground
La Crosse has many new hotel projects in the works, and one more is closer to breaking ground.
Iowa mom facing charges following abduction of daughter, 9
The mother of a 10-year-old eastern Iowa girl whose abduction triggered an Amber Alert last month has been arrested on child endangerment charges.
