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Close call with city's water reservoir prompts questions from council members
La Crosse's water reservoir is primarily designed to provide the appropriate amount of water pressure for residents throughout the city.
Guidelines for opioid prescriptions introduced in Wisconsin
There are now guidelines for prescribing opioids in Wisconsin as our state works to fight prescription drug abuse.
Last arrest made in 17-person meth bust in La Crosse
The last arrest is made in a 17-person meth bust in La Crosse last October.
Police arrest last suspect in 17 person meth ring
The last of the 17 targeted as part of a meth bust last October has been arrested.
Wisconsin, Minnesota farmers could struggle to profit
Wisconsin and Minnesota farmers could struggle again this year with a return on their crop investment, despite above average corn and soybean yields.
Walker wants to maintain UW tuition freeze
Gov. Scott Walker wants to extend the University of Wisconsin System tuition freeze through the next state budget.
Two killed in Vernon County house fire
Police are investigating two deaths that occurred after a fatal fire in Hilllsboro early Monday morning.
Body found in Winona creek
Winona Police tell News 8, a passerby discovered the body lying face down in the creek just after 8:30 p.m. Monday night.
La Crosse police throw retirement party for departing K9
Ralph turns in his collar and badge after 56 (dog) years in the police department.
Security upgrades coming to Central High School entrance
Monday night, the school board approved plans to move a portion of the school's offices to an area connected to the secured entrance.
La Crosse Mayor looks for City Hall makeover
Some big improvements could be on the way for La Crosse's City Hall.
New Mayo clinic opens in Arcadia
Health care options expand for a community in our area Monday.
La Crosse renews silver rating as Bike Friendly Community
La Crosse is keeping its 'silver rating' as a bike friendly community.
Changes coming to Voter ID Law
More changes are coming to Wisconsin's Voter ID Law before November's General Election.
Businesses react to Minnesota's new minimum wage rules
Minnesota workers are seeing an increase in their paychecks Monday thanks to a new minimum wage hike.
Brett Favre headlines 2016 Hall of Fame class
Brett Favre was equal parts desperado and virtuoso during his 20-year NFL career that was predicated on taking big risks in the game's biggest moments.
DNR board to vote on deer farm fence rule
The Department of Natural Resources' board is set to vote on permanent regulations allowing captive deer farmers to opt out of the state's chronic wasting disease monitoring program without upgrading their fences.
Eau Claire police arrest man in homicide of neighbor
Eau Claire Police Department have arrested a man in the murder of his neighbor.
August Top Notch Teacher: Rhonda Wemette
With almost three decades of teaching under her belt one Westby teacher still finds joy in teaching young, eager minds.
Trump headed to Wisconsin as GOP leaders condemn comments
Donald Trump is headed to Wisconsin, even as fellow Republicans in the state are distancing themselves from politically charged comments he made about the parents of a soldier killed in action.
