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Wisconsin heads to Final Four after 85-78 win over Arizona
Frank Kaminsky and the Wisconsin Badgers hung on to make the Final Four again.
'Dance for HOPE' event raises awareness about suicide prevention
A local organization held a dance Saturday morning to raise awareness about suicide prevention.
Genealogy Workshop teaches about your ancestry
Have you ever wondered about your ancestry? Then the Genealogy Workshop was the place for you.
Legislative Breakfast brings state, national reps to La Crosse
Some of our state and national representatives were in La Crosse.
Educational Frac Sand Mining forum
An educational public forum about Frac Sand Mining was held in Houston County on Saturday.
Aging Winona park may get a multimillion dollar update
A committee finalized their proposed plan for the park in late March.
Wisconsin court cancels arguments in Walker recall probe
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has canceled oral arguments it planned to hold next month on three cases related to the secret investigation into Governor Scott Walker's 2012 recall campaign.
Attempt to ban same-sex marriage will cost Wisconsin $1M
Wisconsin's attempt to ban same-sex marriages will cost taxpayers more than $1 million.
Colleges getting out of health insurance business
The federal health care overhaul is leading some colleges and universities to get out of the health insurance business.
3rd Minnesota turkey farm hit by bird flu outbreak
An outbreak of a bird flu strain that's deadly to poultry deepened Saturday when state and federal officials confirmed a third Minnesota turkey farm has been infected, this time in one of the state's top poultry producing counties.
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates argue over partisanship
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley defended herself from accusations by challenger Rock County Circuit Judge James Daley in a debate Friday that she's a liberal with "extreme beliefs," saying she has a broad base of bipartisan support in her re-election bid.
Wiggly words on immigration policy from 2016 GOP contenders
Thanks to Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, it's becoming even clearer that immigration is the banana peel of 2016 Republican presidential politics.
Vanek, Koivu, Parise score in third, Wilds beat Flames 4-2
Thomas Vanek and Mikko Koivu scored early in a three-goal third period and the Minnesota Wild pulled away to beat the Calgary Flames 4-2 on Friday night.
Panthers sign Packers free agent WR Boykin to 1-year deal
The Carolina Panthers have signed free agent wide receiver Jarrett Boykin from the Green Bay Packers to a one-year contract.
Two men lead Trempealeau Co. authorities on chase
Two men are facing charges after leading authorities on a chase Friday through parts of Trempealeau and Jackson counties.
Wisconsin smokers get an incentive to quit
Quitting smoking isn't easy but now Wisconsin smokers are getting a big incentive to kick the habit.
Whitehall wears P.J.'s to support 'Pajama Grandma'
Diane Pischke is known for collecting pajamas to donate to kids in need, but is now fighting cancer.
Badger Coulee to cause business major landscape change
Whispering Pines Campground in Holmen relies on its land to stay in business, but this high voltage line is headed right through their property.
La Crosse Police Department attends diversity training program
As the faces in La Crosse change, the city's police department is learning how to better understand people from a different background.
Man pleads guilty to threatening governor's son on Twitter
A Milwaukee man has pleaded guilty to threatening Gov. Scott Walker's adult son on Twitter.