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Abandoned hospital headache for Baraboo police
Police in Baraboo say an abandoned building with a rich history has become a magnet for trespassers.
Hayward, Rhinelander, Wausau considered for forestry office
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has identified three cities as a possible new headquarters for its forestry division.
Fire damages home in Black River Falls
It happened just before 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the home on the 900 block of Main Street.
La Crosse City Council approves floodplain relief program
A resolution is unanimously approved to create a new floodplain relief program to reimburse homeowners for efforts to raise their home out of the floodplain.
Officer arrested for OWI resigns
The La Crosse Police Officer arrested in June for an OWI and a hit-and-run has resigned from the department.
Businesses honored at annual LADCO breakfast
Local businesses are being honored for their success.
District considers expanding year-round school as classes begin at Hamilton
Classes began Thursday at La Crosse’s only year-round school, but the district is looking into a possible expansion.
La Crosse Interstate Fair returns, free of charge
An annual festival more than a century old is back in our area.
Health plan points out 3 focus areas locally
A plan recently released hopes to move our community towards a healthier future.
National Night Out making local communities safer
Block parties planned across the city of La Crosse early next month are hoping to make our neighborhoods safer.
Sheriff’s Department getting money for new Bearcat
The La Crosse County Sheriff's Department may get a new tactical vehicle.
Janesville pair charged with felony mistreating a dozen puppies
A Janesville man and woman are facing a felony charge in connection with the mistreatment of a dozen puppies in late June, officials say.
Investigators: Teen admitted smoking pot before fatal crash
Investigators say a 17-year-old boy admitted smoking marijuana before he caused a crash that killed two people in Brown County.
Baldwin, Booker introduce bill to address poverty
Democratic Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Cory Booker are introducing legislation to fight poverty through transitional jobs and expanded tax credits.
Prosecutor won't charge officer for shooting prom attacker
A Wisconsin prosecutor has decided not to charge a police officer who shot and killed a teenager who opened fire on kids as they left their high school prom.
CBS Report: Donald Trump to pick Indiana Gov. Mike Pence for VP
Donald Trump has selected Indiana Gov. Mike Pence to be his running mate.
Johnson says he may go to Republican convention after all
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson says he is not ruling out attending the Republican national convention next week in Cleveland after all.
Woman charged in 3 overdose deaths
A Twin Cities area woman is accused of selling drugs to three people who overdosed and died all within the last year.
Unlikely friendship blossoms between mini horse and goose
A mini-horse in Eastman found a best friend in the most unlikely of places.
Officer dragged while trying to stop stolen car in Milwaukee
Police say an officer was injured after being dragged by a car in Milwaukee that had been stolen from a dealership.
