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Wisconsin man accused of trying to hire hit man
A Crivitz man is accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill his son and daughter-in-law.
Mother in custody in death of 2-year-old in Sheboygan Falls
A Sheboygan Falls woman is in custody following the death of her 2-year-old son.
Police: missing Beloit woman last seen in Rushford
Beloit police are asking for help in locating a missing 71-year-old woman.
Complaint: Man charged in neighbor's death heard voices
An Eau Claire man charged with fatally shooting his neighbor told police he was constantly hearing voices in his head.
Montee Ball sentenced to 60 days in jail, probation in domestic abuse case
Former Badgers running back Montee Ball was sentenced to 60 days in jail in court Friday in a domestic abuse case.
Convict wants pardon before testifying in homicide case
Madison police believe a Cross Plains man has information that could help them solve the 2008 slaying of a University of Wisconsin-Madison student. But, that man, Andrew Scoles, says he wants two felony convictions expunged from his criminal record before he'll give investigators more information about his friend and former roommate, who he says has confessed to killing Brittany Zimmermann.
Creepy clown scares Green Bay
Police in Green Bay say they have received a number of calls after someone was spotted dressed up as a scary clown holding black balloons.
Special housing for recovering raptors to be built
Specialized housing for recovering hawks, falcons, and eagles is coming to the La Crosse area.
Drug needle pickup may shift to volunteers
The responsibility for picking up discarded drug needles in La Crosse now lies with the Fire Department, but health agencies are discussing the possibility of a shift.
S.M.A.R.T. Program Teaching Teachers
Although most kids are still enjoying their time off this summer, some local teachers are already looking ahead to the school year.
Good weather hurting price of crops
This summer's weather has been great for area crops, such as corn and soybeans, but the high yield is not necessarily good news for farmers.
Underwearness drive accepting donations of kids clothes
A donation drive looking for specific kids' clothing is coming to La Crosse.
American Red Cross seeking blood donations
Donors of all blood types are being asked to make their way to donation centers.
Be in an Explore La Crosse video
If you ever wanted to be in a commercial you now have the chance.
Remains in 1989 homicide to be exhumed Thursday
Detectives investigating the 1989 death of a newborn in Kenosha County say they have targeted a person of interest in the homicide case.
Woman arrested for OWI after driving down bike trail
A woman has been arrested for her 7th OWI after police found her driving down a recreation trail Wednesday.
Names released in Vernon County fire
The names of the two victims in a Vernon County fire that occurred Monday have been released.
2 convicted felons arrested on drug charges
Two previously convicted felons have been arrested again on drug charges.
Audit: Medicaid overpaid 8 family planning clinics
State Department of Health Services officials said Wednesday that they've determined Medicaid overpaid eight family planning clinics in 2014.
Officer uses Taser on man perched on elevated patio to end standoff
Law enforcement officers used an electronic control device on a man standing on an elevated patio to end a daylong standoff this week, officials say.