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Firefighters battling house fire on La Crosse St.
One of the tenants tells News 8 that 5 Western Technical College students live in the home.
Childhood vaccinations remain hot topic of debate
A major measles outbreak is putting the debate over vaccinations back in the spotlight.
Local veterans say veterans' suicide prevention bill is a 'step in the right direction'
Veteran suicide rates in both Wisconsin and Minnesota are higher than the national average. Many members of the local VFW and other groups have worked hard to improve the mental health situation of local soldiers and said the Veterans Suicide Prevention Bill can only help their effort.
Carbon monoxide leak sickens movie goers
About 20 people were checked or treated for carbon monoxide poisoning after a leak occurred at a movie theater in Price County
Dells man accused of trying to drown woman
A Wisconsin Dells man is accused of trying to drown a woman in a bathtub. Police say it wasn't until one of the woman's children intervened that she was able to get away.
Wisconsin picks bid winner for massive state office project
A group with Midwest ties has been chosen to redevelop a massive site planned as the new home for Wisconsin's Department of Transportation.
Woman with kangaroo asked to leave McDonald's
A Beaver Dam police officer says he's quite certain he's never responded to a call like the one he handled recently at a McDonald's restaurant.
Couple steals from Black River Falls Walmart, arrested when they return for more
Black River Falls police arrested a couple from Clark County for stealing $1,834 in store merchandise from the Walmart on Highway 54 on January 28.
Authorities say salon employee stabbed 3 co-workers
Four people are recovering from injuries after a stabbing attack at a nail salon in the Wausau area.
Hortonville makes significant school safety changes
The Hortonville Area School District has overhauled security at its buildings.
Officer sued by family of woman he killed
The family of a woman fatally shot by police following a car chase that ended in Eden Prairie last year is suing the officer who killed her.
Coroner: 3 Milwaukee County men die following winter storm
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating three deaths believed to be connected to heavy snowfall over the weekend.
3 officers, another driver injured in Rock County crash
The Rock County Sheriff's Office says three officers and another driver were injured in a two-car accident in the Town of Rock.
Minnesota snowmobiler dies in northwestern Wisconsin
A 70-year-old Minnesota man has died following a snowmobile accident in northwestern Wisconsin.
Madison woman dies during honeymoon in Costa Rica
The U.S. authorities in Costa Rica confirmed to News 8's sister station, WISC-TV on Monday that a Madison woman was killed in a whitewater rafting trip last week.
Walker to release state budget amid presidential talk
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is releasing his two-year state budget amid growing interest in his likely presidential run.
La Crosse Area YMCA planning for fewer parking spots after renovations
Designers are trying to maximize the land they have to work with.
La Crosse city plans to make 'Bike Boulevard'
City planners are trying to make La Crosse more bike-friendly.
La Crosse woman arrested, facing charges of armed robbery
A La Crosse woman is facing charges after an armed robbery early Monday morning on La Crosse’s south side.
Trempealeau girl can now hear on both sides for the first time
For the first time in her life a seven year old Trempealeau girl is hearing from both ears.
