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Changes to landscape coming to Washburn Neighborhood
The Washburn neighborhood in La Crosse is moving forward with changes to its landscape.
West Salem to begin automated trash, recycling system
West Salem is set to begin its new automated trash and recycling system.
Badger games impact local economy
Even though the game is happening seven hours away it's still making a big economic impact right here in La Crosse.
Public Works tables BNSF noise exemption until June
A request from BNSF Railway for an exemption for construction noise is being referred until this summer.
La Crosse Co. Clerk expects voter turnout higher than state average
Turnout for Tuesday's elections is expected to be around 20% statewide, but local officials think the turnout in our area will be a bit higher.
La Crosse County reflects on Walker's proposals on Family Care Program
La Crosse County has had a successful Family Care Program for almost two decade,s helping those who need assistance, whether it's financial guidance or in-home care, to find the right resources, but now Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is calling for a statewide program.
Officials crack down on parents who host underage drinking parties
Since last spring, Onalaska and La Crosse police have handed out 16 tickets to adults hosting alcohol parties for minors.
More details released in Eau Claire police officer-involved shooting
The Eau Claire Police Department released more details on the incident involving an officer-involved shooting that happen on April 1.
Death investigation underway in Jackson County
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said a 28-year-old man is dead and a 24-year-old man was critically injured in an apparent shooting in the Town of Garden Valley.
17-year-old charged in Clark County stabbing
A 17-year-old has been charged with attempted first degree intentional homicide after a stabbing in Clark County.
3-year-old dies in Chisago County ATV accident
Sheriff's officials say a toddler has died in an accident involved a child-sized all-terrain vehicle in Chisago County.
Lake Minnetonka ready for boaters
One of Minnesota's most popular lakes is ready for boaters.
Charges on hold against St. Cloud man charged with stalking
A judge has ordered a hold on criminal charges against a 66-year-old St. Cloud man accused of putting his finger in the mouth of a 3-year-old girl at a library and asking if she wanted to go home with him.
Minnesota reports 2 more bird flu cases
Health officials in Minnesota are reporting two more cases of bird flu in commercial turkey operations.
2 killed in Lincoln County crash
Two people are dead in a fiery car crash in Lincoln County.
Police release film of Wisconsin officer's 2007 shooting
Police have released footage of a white Madison officer who killed a biracial man preparing to shoot a different suspect in 2007.
La Crosse Community Theatre wins First Pitch Competition
The La Crosse Community Theatre received the most votes and donations in the La Crosse Area Convention & Visitors Bureau’s First Pitch Competition.
UW-Marshfield/Wood County dean announces retirement
The dean and campus executive officer of the University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County is retiring after four years on the job.
Wisconsin National Guard member dies while deployed in Japan
An investigation has been launched into the death of an airman while deployed in Japan with the 115th Fighter Wing of the Wisconsin National Guard.
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates make final push
The candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court are making a final push to connect with voters before Tuesday's election.