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Officer poses as boyfriend; recovers backpack, phone
A Madison police officer posing as the boyfriend of a theft victim helped recover some of the valuables stolen from a residence.
La Crosse police rescue suicidal man on Grandad Bluff
A negotiator with the La Crosse Police Department’s Emergency Response Team helped a 23-year-old suicidal man walk away from the edge of Grandad Bluff on Saturday night.
Duluth's west side could get $50 million in outdoor projects
City leaders in Duluth are considering investing as much as $50 million in outdoor recreation projects in an effort to revitalize the city's west side.
Authorities hunt for man in Wisconsin abduction, shooting
Law enforcement officers searched fields, barns and other locations for a fugitive accused of abducting a woman from a southeastern Wisconsin hospital and fleeing in an exchange of gunfire.
Wisconsin DOJ plans to hand DA shooting report this week
The Wisconsin Department of Justice plans to hand its final reports on what led up to a white Madison Police officer killing an unarmed biracial man to prosecutors this week.
Voter ID law won't be in effect for April 7 election
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel says the voter identification law will not be in effect for the April 7 election.
La Crosse man arrested for 5th offense OWI
La Crosse police arrested a 33-year-old man for his 5th offense Operating While Intoxicated (OWI).
Minnesota stifles Harvard 4-1, for 3rd title in 4 years
The tradition of teams cutting down the nets after basketball championships has migrated to the ice, an idea hatched by Minnesota women's coach Brad Frost.
James scores 28, dunk ignites Cavs in 108-90 win over Bucks
MILWAUKEE (AP) — LeBron James scored 28 points and sparked a key second-half run with an emphatic dunk, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 108-90 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.
Wisconsin defeats Oregon 72-65, heads back to Sweet 16
Wisconsin wasn't at its best against Oregon. Fortunately for the Badgers, they didn't have to be to earn a return trip to the Sweet 16.
Flu season still lingering in spring
While springtime weather will help the situation officials said flu won't truly be done until the summer and it is important to stay on high alert.
'Washington Crossing The Delaware' art piece on display at MMAM
Art lovers in the area set their eyes on a piece of artwork Sunday all the way from the White House.
Cruz to become first major candidate to jump into 2016 race
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz will become the first major candidate for president when he launches his campaign Monday, kicking off what's expected to be a rush over the next few weeks of more than a dozen White House hopefuls into the 2016 campaign.
Milwaukee cop says he followed protocol in fatal shooting
A former Milwaukee police officer is speaking publicly for the first time about his version of what happened last April when he shot and killed a man in a park.
Madison officer involved in shooting was highly praised
The Madison police officer who shot and killed an unarmed 19-year-old earlier this month had received dozens of commendations for his acts of heroism and his professionalism in his 13 years on the force.
Poll: Majority says performance should guide teacher layoffs
A new poll shows 68 percent of Minnesotans say a teacher's performance, not his or her seniority, should be the deciding factor in making layoff decisions.
Free health screenings in La Crosse County
A health initiative is offering free screenings to La Crosse area residents.
Washburn Neighborhood Association gets ready for spring
The Washburn Neighborhood Association is helping residents get in the spring spirit Saturday at the Garden Expo.
Competitive gymnastics program comes to La Crosse
A new competitive gymnastics program is opening up in La Crosse.
Comparing history to our modern age
You don't have to go very far to experience a place with some ancient history.
