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Battle on the Barge pits strongmen against each other
Feats of strength were on display at Saturday's Riverfest celebrations along Riverside Park.
Riverfest Burger Bash seeks best burger in town
Athletic ability wasn't the only thing put to the test at Riverfest.
Wisconsin prisons treat inmates with anti-relapse drug
The state Department of Corrections has treated a handful of inmates with a medication designed to combat opioid relapses
The Latest: Authorities ID man shot by officer in Wisconsin
The Latest on a man who was fatally shot by a police officer in Madison, Wisconsin (all times local):
Hillsboro man gets 9 years for stabbing man in neck
A judge has sentenced a Hillsboro man to nine years in prison for stabbing a man in the neck after a drinking game devolved into a fight.
Nursing homes phasing out alarms to reduce falls
A nursing home in Madison is one of several nationwide that are moving away from personal alarms and other long-used fall prevention measures in favor of more proactive, attentive care.
Man dies during Milwaukee Summerfest concert
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee authorities are hoping to learn more about why a man died during a concert at the city's Summerfest.
Xcel to refund $9.5 million to Wisconsin customers
Wisconsin regulators have ordered Xcel Energy to refund $9.5 million in overpayments to Wisconsin customers.
Man dies in hospital after Monroe Co. Crash
A person seriously injured during a two-vehicle crash in Monroe County has died.
Jury finds man guilty of sexually assaulting student
A jury has convicted a Neenah man of sexually assaulting an unconscious high school student in La Crosse.
Riverfest kicks off in La Crosse
With the forecast featuring plenty of good weather, this year's Commodore is expecting a busy weekend.
News 8 Eye Piece: 4-H Rockets
When NASA scientists start a space mission, they begin with months of planning.
Fort McCoy looking for USO volunteers as busy season begins
Fort McCoy is in need of help from those outside the military.
Fort McCoy sees record number of training soldiers
Each year Fort McCoy brings a large number of soldiers to our area for training, which also impacts the communities near the fort.
Riverfront C.O.R.E. participants graduate from program
A local non-profit had their own graduation Friday.
Stabbing victims’ family speaks about brutal attack
The family of the victims from a La Crescent stabbing are feeling grateful to have each other this holiday weekend.
Wisconsin State Patrol cadets graduate from Fort McCoy
It took them more than 5 months, but there's a new graduated class of Wisconsin State Patrol Officers in our area.
Proposed development to bring high-end offices to downtown
More development could soon be coming to downtown La Crosse.
Forest Hills golf course opens after reroute, changes
La Crosse Mayor Tim Kabat spent part of his Friday out on the golf course.
Investigation for Tomah armed robbery continues
Tomah Police are still searching for three armed robbery suspects.