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Marijuana goggles give glimpse into danger of driving high
As four states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana and others consider doing the same, Innocorp, a Verona company, has created a safety education product, Fatal Vision Marijuana Impairment Simulation Goggles.
Sen. Baldwin wants Justice Dept. review of Tomah VA
Sen. Tammy Baldwin is asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate three deaths and reports of prescription drug abuse at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Hennepin Co. to marry 22 couples for free on Valentine's Eve
Judges in Hennepin County are getting a jump on Valentine's Day love.
Conservation officers to ice anglers: Pick up your trash
The officers who enforce Minnesota's fish and game rules have an order for ice anglers: Pick up your trash.
Mother's boyfriend held in death of toddler
Police are holding the boyfriend of a woman whose toddler died in Ramsey County.
Family of man killed by police will ask for federal review
An attorney for the family of a man fatally shot by St. Paul police says he will ask the U.S. Department of Justice to begin a civil rights investigation into the death.
Budget provision shifts some property tax assessment duties
Wisconsin's counties would take over assessment of property taxes from smaller communities under a provision included in Gov. Scott Walker's budget proposal.
Woman in custody in fatal Necedah shooting
A 21-year-old woman is being held in a fatal shooting in Necedah.
Military report: Wis. soldier committed suicide in Kosovo
U.S. military officials have announced a soldier originally from Wisconsin died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Kosovo last year.
Victims' family speaks; Shooting suspect: 'Why was it so easy?'
A man accused of killing two people told investigators, "It was so easy. Why was it so easy?" according to a criminal complaint.
La Crosse Co. Sheriff endorses Brian Barton for judge
If elected to the bench, Barton says he hopes to find a way to keep violent offenders off the streets.
Dept. awards Hillcoat with "Firefighter of the Year"
One of La Crosse's firefighters is awarded top honors tonight.
Tlustosch sworn in as Circuit Court Judge
La Crosse County has a new circuit court judge, at least for now.
Local Girl Scout cookie sales begin Friday
It's that time of year again where girl scouts are out in full force, tempting our waistline with delicious cookies.
Local flower shop prepares for Valentine?s Day
The clock is ticking if you're looking to pick up that perfect gift for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day, and it could be especially difficult to find the perfect flower bouquet.
Tomah VA investigation report made public 11 months after completion
Details are publicly released on a previous investigation into the Tomah VA's prescription habits and workplace environment.
UW-La Crosse is preparing to deal with potentially the biggest cut in its history
UW-La Crosse is preparing to deal with potentially the biggest cut in its history. It's part of Governor Scott Walker's budget proposal... which includes taking away 300-million dollars from the UW-System.
Woman says Tomah VA didn't do enough to save her father
A Marshfield woman says the Tomah VA medical center didn't do enough to save her father.
Dogs that killed donkey to be returned to owner
Two dogs that attacked and killed a miniature donkey near Beloit will be returned to their owner.
Assembly approves allowing grocery store liquor samples
The Wisconsin Assembly has approved a bill that would allow grocery stores to hand out sample mini-shots of liquor.
