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A UW-La Crosse graduate student's research could lead to a new way to reduce waste.

In just three years, three people have been seriously injured and one person has died after being hit by a car near campus. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse officials said that needs to end.

As friends and family members of Tony Robinson wait for Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne's ruling on the fatal shooting, two friends of Robinson are facing eviction.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice – Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Eau Claire.

U.S. Sen. Al Franken has urged David Letterman to run for the U.S. Senate in the TV host's native state of Indiana.

Before the Wisconsin Badgers Men’s Basketball Team left for the Final Four in Indianapolis Wednesday, fans attended a send-off rally at the Kohl Center in Madison.

Two people suffered head and back injuries from a motorcycle crash on Wednesday afternoon in the Town of Leon.

Milwaukee police say a 1-year-old child is safe after a car thief stole a vehicle with the toddler still inside.

A legislative committee is set to hold a public hearing on a bill that would impose regulations on Internet-based ride-hailing companies.

A plan is gaining traction to tap the state public lands board for a loan to help finance a new Milwaukee Bucks arena.

The family of a Milwaukee man killed by a police officer is urging the CEO of Starbucks to continue the corporation's efforts to spark discussions about racial inequality.

A Mount Pleasant woman is accused of beating and strangling another female at a birthday party.

Two Black River Falls High School juniors have completed the 2014-15 Black River Area Chamber of Commerce Junior Ambassador program.

Six firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation/heat exhaustion at the scene of a fire in the Town of Trempealeau on Wednesday night.

La Crosse Mayor Tim Kabat is proclaiming April Child Abuse Prevention month.

Chart Industries is laying off 50 workers after laying off 55 others at the end of last year.

While experts said there are extremely gray areas when it comes to determining if speech is illegal, there are ways to do it on a case by case basis.

The Sparta Area Fire District responded to a grass fire near Dallas Avenue and Highway 27 just north of Sparta Wednesday afternoon.

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