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Colony of bats move into new home near I-90 bridge project
Little brown bats moved into their new home near the new interstate 90 bridge at the Dresbach Bridge project.
Local hospitals accomodate Hmong post pregnancy practice
A community in La Crosse sticks to a strict diet after giving birth and local medical centers are accommodating the new mothers.
Judge: Wisconsin must levy environmental protections on farm
A Dane County judge has ruled the Department of Natural Resources can't retract a previous decision and must continue imposing environmental protections on a large dairy farm expansion.
Judge will allow people who lack ID to vote in November
A federal judge has issued an order allowing Wisconsin residents who lack photo identification to vote in November.
New episodes of 'Making a Murderer' expected
A popular true-crime Netflix series based on the murder of a Wisconsin woman and the investigation, trial and conviction of a Wisconsin man and his teenage nephew is expected to return.
Toddler pulled from septic tank has died
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says a toddler pulled from a septic tank in Two Harbors has died.
Police return purse with $12k to Illinois woman
An Illinois woman who lost nearly $12,000 at a La Crosse mall has her money back.
What's For Dinner: Pineapple Pretzel Salad
1 cup crushed pretzels
1/3 cup melted butter
1/4 cup sugar
8-oz. pkg. light cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained
8–oz. pkg. fat-free whipped topping
Janesville man faces charges after punching police dog
A 25-year old Janesville man faces at least four felony counts after he tried to resist arrest Monday evening by punching a police dog, according to Janesville police.
Home sales strongest in Wisconsin since 2005
A new reports show home sales in Wisconsin for the first half of the year are the best they've been since 2005.
Court affirms decision blocking sand mine
A state appeals court has affirmed a decision blocking a frack sand mine in western Wisconsin.
2 shot at sports bar on Madison's west side
Madison police are searching for a suspect in a shooting that injured two people on Madison's west side early Tuesday morning.
Police across US patrolling in pairs after ambush attacks
Police departments across the country are ordering officers to pair up after ambush attacks left eight officers dead in Texas and Louisiana, a precaution that could slow response times to low-level crimes and drive up overtime for already exhausted police.
Bodies of 2 students recovered from Lake Michigan
The bodies of two college students who were swept into Lake Michigan from a pier in eastern Wisconsin have been recovered.
Hunger Task Force hands out produce at La Crosse library
The Hunger Task Force is hoping to expose more people to the world of vegetables.
Rudy's Drive-In vandalized, police look for suspect
Police say one person smashed a window at Rudy's before running away.
Former Onalaska police officer honored for service
Retired Onalaska Police Officer Jim Page was presented Monday with enough medals and honors to fill two shadow box displays.
Shelters preparing for heat wave
With temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s by the end of the week, shelters to help people stay cool are expected to be busy.
New report says pediatricians should give sex education
A new report says your child should get sex education from their pediatrician.
Retired Onalaska officer honored for service
A former local officer is awarded for his actions while in the line of duty.