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11 kittens found inside plastic tote in van; woman arrested
A Richland Center woman has been arrested in conjunction with an animal abuse complaint.
Woman held on bond after attacking man with knife during argument
A Holmen woman appeared in court Tuesday after attacking a man with a knife during an argument.
Kids learn about animals through summer programs
The Coulee Region Humane Society is helping kids learn more about animals through a summer program.
Voter registration drive held Tuesday in La Crosse
With the next election just over a month away you have the chance make your voice heard but first you have to register to vote.
Tomah VA psychiatric unit to re-open
The Tomah VA's acute psychiatric inpatient services unit will re-open after nearly a year.
Report: Wisconsin tax credit primarily benefits wealthy
A new report finds that a tax credit passed to benefit manufacturers and agricultural producers in Wisconsin is primarily helping millionaires.
Monkey study finds Zika infection lasts longer in pregnancy
Researchers infected pregnant monkeys with the Zika virus to learn how it harms developing fetuses — and in a highly unusual twist, the public can get a real-time peek at the findings.
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules against former coach
A former longtime high school basketball coach in central Wisconsin has lost his appeal over his conviction related to having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.
Fast food mix-up leads to shooting in Milwaukee
Milwaukee police say a customer upset with his order at a Taco Bell shot into the restaurant's drive-thru window.
Supreme Court denies Mississippi, Wisconsin abortion appeals
The Supreme Court has rejected appeals from Mississippi and Wisconsin seeking to put in place restrictions on abortion clinics that were struck down by lower courts.
La Crosse’s director of public works announces retirement
The city's Director of Public Works, Dale Hexom is retiring.
Church holds event for area homeless
When you don't have a place to call home, sometimes a space to lay your head is just as good.
Associated Bank moves in to Belle Square Development
The Belle Square project in downtown La Crosse sees its first tenant move in.
Supreme Court Texas ruling could mean end of similar WI law
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling striking down Texas' regulation of abortion clinics could mean the end of a similar Wisconsin law.
Snake that attacked dog on the loose in Mishicot
Manitowoc County sheriff's officials say a large snake that attacked a poodle is on the loose in Mishicot.
Northern Engraving evacuated after bomb threat found
Northern Engraving employees are back to work after a bomb threat evacuated the building Monday morning.
Police find 23 grams of meth in woman's bra after traffic stop
A routine traffic stop seized more than 90 grams of meth over the weekend.
Aquinas Catholic Schools names new president
Aquinas Catholic Schools has named a new president.
Woman accused in crash that killed 3 children on trial
A woman accused of texting before a 2013 crash that killed her daughter and two nieces is on trial in western Wisconsin.
Prince estate case heads back to Minnesota courtroom
A Minnesota judge will consider the procedures to determine who stands to inherit part of Prince's estate.