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Police arrest Racine man accused of killing roommate
Police have arrested a 27-year-old Racine man accused of killing his roommate at an apartment on the city's north side.
Minn. lawmaker to lure business foes of right-to-work from Wis.
A Minnesota lawmaker is offering Wisconsin businesses to re-locate because of right-to-work legislation.
State DHS secretary defends SeniorCare cuts
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary Kitty Rhoades says no one will get kicked off the state's popular prescription drug program.
La Crescent students collecting shoes for those less fortunate
A group of teenagers that is part of the Leo Club in La Crescent, organized a shoe drive for the 'Soles4Souls' organization.
Holmen mother remembers daughter after tragic loss
The mother of a Holmen woman found brutally murdered in her home sat down with News 8's Mike Thompson as she remembers her daughter.
Mayo, GROW La Crosse partner to teach kids gardening
Non-profit aims to educate kids about eating healthy and staying physically active by teaching them about gardening.
La Crosse students to learn compassion through 'Rachel's Challenge'
The program is focused on the life and writings of Rachel Scott, the first student killed in the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School.
Gov. Walker says he will sign ban on abortions after 20 weeks
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he will sign into law a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Feingold's post-State plans: Wisconsin listening tour
Former Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold is sending signals that he may be considering another run for office, telling his Facebook followers that he plans to travel around Wisconsin extensively to talk about his future after he leaves his State Department post this week.
Speed limit bill continues coasting through the Capitol
A bill that would increase speed limits on some Wisconsin highways and freeways has coasted through another green light at the Capitol.
UW president asks committee to reduce $300m cut
University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross is asking the Legislature's budget committee to scale back Gov. Scott Walker's plan to cut $300 million from the system.
Sheriff gives update on boy injured in Montfort shooting
A boy injured in a Jan. 2 shooting in Montfort is making steady progress in his recovery, according to Grant County Sheriff Nate Dreckman.
No agreement reached in frac sand mining ordinance
Houston County will revert back to the original ordinance that says little about frac sand mining.
Beloit woman who forced children in sex acts with men sentenced
A Beloit woman was sentenced to 30 years in prison and 15 years of extended supervision for forcing three children into sex acts with multiple men at her Beloit home.
Gov. Walker throws support to bill dropping handgun wait period
Gov. Scott Walker says he supports a bill that would eliminate Wisconsin's 48-hour waiting period for handgun purchases.
Mother sentenced in baby's overdose death
A Beloit woman has been sentenced to five years in prison in the methadone overdose death of her 1-year-old daughter.
Iowa teacher accused of improperly touching child
A north Iowa kindergarten teacher is facing a criminal charge following accusations he inappropriately touched a child under the age of 14.
Police search for suspect in apparent homicide in Holmen
Police are searching for a suspect in an apparent homicide in Holmen Monday night.
Onalaska police officer helps family escape house fire
The call came in just before midnight at a home on the 400 block of 4th Ave. North in Onalaska.
Police officer helps 5 family members escape Onalaska house fire
The call came in just before midnight at a home on the 400 block of 4th Ave. North in Onalaska.
