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Chicken recalled because of ‘black sand and soil’
A company is recalling 55,608 pounds of chicken sold nationwide after black sand and soil was found in some products.
Man blocks traffic after overdosing in vehicle
Police have arrested a man after being found unconscious behind the wheel from an heroin overdose.
LCPD officer accused of misconduct back on the force
One of the La Crosse Police Department officers that was under investigation for allegations brought against him for workplace misconduct is back on the job.
5-year-old drowns at Marshall County campground
The body of a 5-year-old boy has been recovered from a reservoir at a campground in Marshall County.
Hunger strike continues in Wisconsin prisons
A handful of Wisconsin inmates still won't eat in hopes of forcing an end to long-term solitary confinement.
Wisconsin woman restores '60 Corvette in late father's honor
A vintage vehicle restored by a Wisconsin woman in honor of her late father has seen success at the 8th annual Father's Day car show in Green Bay.
Waukesha's request for lake water nearing decision
Waukesha's unprecedented request to draw its water supply from Lake Michigan is nearing a conclusion, but not without some late opposition from U.S. and Canadian mayors within the Great Lakes basin.
Woman arrested 8 times for drunken driving
A Darlington woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving drunk for an eighth time.
Highway 43 bridge inspection starts Monday
Mndot crews are scheduled to begin the annual inspection of the Highway 43 bridge in Winona on Monday.
River Valley Drive closed temporarily
River Valley Drive, from Gillette Street to the intersection of Palace Street and Kwik Trip Way, will be closed to all traffic starting Monday.
‘Got Energy’ Triathlon made to be beginner friendly
Despite Sunday's heat area competitors were enjoying nature through running, swimming, and biking.
Celebrating Juneteenth independence in La Crosse
While Sunday was Father's Day, there's something else Americans have been celebrating on June 19th for more than 150 years.
Annual Steamboat Days Grande Parade walks through Winona
Winona's Steamboat Days held their yearly parade Sunday.
Like father, like son
Father’s Day is a day to honor those who are father figures in our lives.
House fire in La Crosse leaves one injured
A house fire at 504 Johnson Street in La Crosse early Sunday morning has left one person with life threatening injuries.
Recovery schools for addicted teens on the rise
Preston Grundy started drinking at 14 to escape from his depression. He soon moved on to marijuana, Xanax, Adderall and cocaine, smoking pot when he woke each day and snorting pills in the bathroom between classes.
Gunman fires into Milwaukee restaurant, wounds 2
Milwaukee police say two people were wounded when a gunman fired into a restaurant.
Officials: Motorcyclist dies in crash while fleeing police
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Des Moines authorities are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that they say occurred as the motorcyclist was fleeing police.
Nurses at 5 Minneapolis-area hospitals begin weeklong strike
About 4,800 nurses at five Minneapolis-area hospitals have begun a weeklong strike over a contract impasse.
Man dies in ATV crash in western Minnesota
Authorities in western Minnesota say a 56-year-old man has died in an all-terrain vehicle crash.
