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Worker injured in Jackson County fire
A Lunda Construction worker was treated for non-life-threatening burns to his legs and hands after a fire broke out at the business early Thursday morning in the Town of Brockway.
$10.6M 5-story apartment complex proposed near UW-La Crosse
Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions, a local real estate company, is planning a new five-story apartment complex near the UW-La Crosse campus.
Gov. Walker says timing was right for right-to-work bill
The Legislature's timing on taking up the right-to-work bill was "just right," Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Thursday, adding that he believes the public has been given plenty of opportunities to express themselves on the fast-tracked proposal.
Pepin County farmers deny raw milk made football team ill
Pepin County dairy farmers who had their sales permit suspended are denying allegations that their milk made students and coaches sick at a high school football team potluck.
DNR board OKs northern Wisconsin land purchase
The state Department of Natural Resources' board has approved spending nearly $2 million to acquire an easement for about 21,000 acres in northern Wisconsin.
Walker announces European trade mission
Likely 2016 presidential candidate Gov. Scott Walker is planning a trade mission to Europe in the coming weeks.
Kwik Trip, Inc. wins Focus on Energy award
Kwik Trip, Inc. is one of nine organizations in Wisconsin that won Focus on Energy’s 2015 Excellence in Energy Efficiency Award.
Labrador retriever retains title as most popular breed
The American Kennel Club announced Thursday the Labrador retriever retained its top spot in the clubs list of the most popular breeds.
Gov. Dayton won't reveal commissioners' raises
Gov. Mark Dayton isn't revealing what kind of raises he'll grant agency commissioners under a bill that gives him a one-day window to decide.
Madison man charged in car theft after trying to get reward
A Madison man is facing charges after allegedly trying to collect a $2,000 reward for returning a vehicle he stole.
Second phase of large conservation land purchase completed
The Natural Resources Board has approved a 21,000-acre land buy in Douglas County that would create the largest conservation purchase in Wisconsin history.
Jury says Neenah Walmart shooter was mentally responsible
A Winnebago County jury has determined a woman who shot and wounded a co-worker at a Neenah Walmart may have been mentally ill at the time, but knew her actions were wrong.
Woman sentenced for stealing cats from Onalaska animal shelter
A La Crosse woman will spend 18 months on probation for breaking into an Onalaska animal shelter to steal her cats back last year.
Cell phones can hinder emergency response times
Every day, the La Crosse County Emergency Dispatch Center gets more than 70 911 calls, and nearly 80 percent of those are made from cellphones.
'Transportation Vision' for La Crosse is nearly in sight
All this week the city of La Crosse is asking for input to help develop a Transportation Vision. The vision is a long-term plan showing what the community wants its transportation system to look like in the future.
Boys and Girls Club asks for used instruments for fine arts program
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater La Crosse is teaming up with local organizations to create a fine arts program at the club.
Tomah police investigate toddler?s death
Tomah police are investigating the death of a 2-year-old who was found outside of an apartment by her mother.
Milwaukee man sought in connection with 7 bank robberies since Oct.
The FBI is asking for the public’s help in locating a Milwaukee man wanted in connection with seven bank robberies over the last four months.
La Crosse police, community honor young man
A La Crosse 7th grade student received a special recognition Saturday at the Viterbo men’s basketball homecoming game.
Police seek man accused of assaulting woman after asking for hug
Authorities are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old Madison woman who granted his request for a hug.