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Sheriff: Woman thrown from truck incident connected to underage drinking party
While Dane County sheriff’s deputies were investigating an incident that left a 20-year-old Mount Horeb woman fighting for her life, some of her fellow partygoers were making light of the situation, according to a release from the Dane County Sheriff’s Office.
Police arrest two suspects after three hour search in cornfield
Independence police arrested two suspects after a three hour search in a cornfield Monday.
Suspect killed by police after chase, shot fired at officer
Authorities say an armed suspect has been killed by police after a standoff and pursuit that began after shots were fired at an officer.
Court finds man charged in drive-by competent to stand trial
A 20-year-old man accused of killing a woman in a random drive-by shooting has been found competent to stand trial in Milwaukee County.
200 people died on Minnesota roads so far in 2016
Preliminary figures from the Department of Public Safety show that 200 people have died on Minnesota roads in 2016.
Timberwolves new CEO knows exactly what he's getting into
In the winter of 1998, Ethan Casson started calling professional franchise after professional franchise, begging them to get his foot in the door in any capacity.
La Crescent stabbing victims meet their community 'heroes'
It's been nearly a month since a stabbing in La Crescent left a mother and her daughter fighting for their lives.
Trump running mate Mike Pence to campaign in Wisconsin
Donald Trump's running mate Mike Pence is expected to make his first solo campaign stop as the Republican vice presidential nominee in southeast Wisconsin on Wednesday night.
Kids' Culinary Academy kicks off at UWL
Area kids are getting a chance to try their hand in the kitchen.
'No Wake' rules in effect on Mississippi River
No wake rules are currently in effect on the Mississippi River with water levels sitting above 10 feet.
Pay station arms return to La Crosse parking ramps
Gates are back on La Crosse's parking ramps for the first time in five months.
City looks to public for input on Memorial Pool
Some La Crosse residents get to weigh-in on the future of Memorial Pool.
New study: children have to much access to violent media
According to a new study children have too much access to violent media.
GO Riteway Bus Company hits the road for La Crosse School District
The La Crosse School District is ready to start a new school year with a new bus company.
Armed robber leaves scene in taxi
An armed robber early Monday morning left the scene in an unusual way.
Blue Mounds man charged after woman thrown from back of pickup
A Mount Horeb woman suffered life-threatening injuries Sunday after she was thrown from the bed of a pickup truck in the town of Springdale, according to the Dane County Sheriff’s Department.
Packers set for training camp Monday
Receiver Jordy Nelson is coming back from a knee injury. Running back Eddie Lacy slimmed down. Linebacker Clay Matthews is returning to a more familiar role.
Staying inside the lines is a good way to boost health
What used to be known as a simple, fun activity for kids is now a tool for practicing good mental health.
Pilot injured when aircraft stalls at Oshkosh airport
A pilot suffered injuries that were not life threatening when his small plane crashed at the Oshkosh airport.
Junction City man aims to be best arm wrestler in the world
Junction City man aims to be best arm wrestler in the world
