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Medical examiner: Homicide victims were shot in head
The Hennepin County medical examiner has identified two men fatally shot in Minneapolis this week.
Radio host on leave, accused stalker heads to trial
A public radio host in Minnesota has taken a leave of absence as her accused stalker heads to trial on felony charges.
Rulings favor Kohler in property tax dispute with village
Wisconsin-based Kohler Co. has scored wins in a legal battle over property taxes against the small village of the same name where it's headquartered.
La Crosse announces ?Trees for the Coulee Region? campaign
Members of the Coulee Partners for Sustainability, Livable Neighborhoods, and city officials gathered Friday morning to announce the “Trees for the Coulee Region” campaign.
Kutska denied parole in 1992 vat death
The state Parole Commission has denied a release request from one of the five men who remain incarcerated for killing a paper mill co-worker in 1992.
Milwaukee officer injured by suspect, partner fires gun
Police say an officer was injured when he was pinned by a stolen vehicle in Milwaukee.
2 suspects arrested for Monroe County burglaries
Monroe County authorities arrested two people on Thursday afternoon in connection to several burglaries in the area.
Man suspected in kidnapping arrested by troopers
The Wisconsin State Patrol says troopers have arrested a man suspected of abducting a woman and her 2-year-old child.
West Allis police investigating shooting that killed man
Authorities are searching for at least one suspect in a shooting that left a man dead and a woman injured just outside of Milwaukee.
Convicted sex offender to be released in La Crosse on Tuesday
The La Crosse Police Department announced Friday that a convicted sex offender will be released on Tuesday, April 14.
Former president of Onalaska Historical Society arrested
Onalaska police arrested a former president of the Onalaska Historical Society on Thursday for allegations of embezzlement of the organization’s funds.
Teen accused of killing parents waives extradition
A 17-year-old northern Wisconsin girl accused of killing her mother and stepfather will soon be extradited from Indiana.
La Crosse?s King of Beer to be rebuilt
The King of Beer statue that had its arm torn off at the City Brewery in La Crosse will soon be rebuilt.
Driver charged in deadly I-90 crash in La Crosse working on plea deal
The La Crosse Co. district attorney and the defense team of Francis Rychtik are hoping to have plea deal finalized by next week.
Onalaska looking to grant to help fund Great River Landing Project
The city met Thursday to talk about how to fund the "Great River Landing Project."
La Crosse mayor hosting Mayor's Neighborhood Conference
The event is modeled after a mayoral conference held in Madison every other year.
Tomah VA among best in nation for wait times
Since reports of long wait times at VA health care facilities surfaced last year the VA's goal is to make sure a veteran gets an appointment within 30 days.
'Know Your Numbers' screenings kick off in La Crosse Co.
People in La Crosse County have a chance to get a better idea of their health, free of charge.
Organic farmers gather for annual Organic Valley meeting
Organic farmers from across the country are getting together in La Crosse as part of Organic Valley's annual meeting.
2 suspects in Tomah homicide to return to Wis.
Zachary Davis, 26, and Sebastian Martinez, 20, face multiple charges in the stabbing death of Derek Magnuson at a Tomah motel.