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La Crosse Woman Survives Cancer to Find Out She Needs a New Heart
It takes a lot to survive cancer, but for one La Crosse woman her battle with cancer was just the beginning.
Local emergency response put to the test
Local emergency personnel is answering whether the community is prepared for a tragedy by putting their skills to the test with a mass casualty crisis drill Tuesday.
New study ranks Wisconsin as one of the worst states for drivers
A new national study on driving ranks Wisconsin as one worst states to drive.
Talking with your child about tragedy
With another mass shooting dominating headlines this week you may be wondering how to explain things like terrorism or national tragedies to your kids.
Woman arrested for sixth OWI; Second offense in two months
A woman arrested for an OWI in La Crosse in April is back behind bars for a repeat offense.
Onalaska Old Country Buffet closes suddenly
A local franchise of a popular buffet chain closed suddenly Tuesday.
Wisconsin rated among worst states for driving
Wisconsin is near the bottom of a ranking showing the best and worst states for driving.
PrideFest Milwaukee breaks attendance record amid tragedy
Event officials say a record number of visitors attended PrideFest Milwaukee over the weekend.
Inmate charged with trying to hire hit on officer
A Dane County Jail inmate accused of trying to arrange to have a Madison police officer killed has been formally charged.
Jury selected in Fond du Lac County cold case killing
A trial has begun for a man accused of killing an 18-year-old Wisconsin woman in 1990.
Agencies prepare for all city disaster drill
Emergency officials at Gundersen Health System are going the extra mile for Tuesday's all-city disaster drill.
Street closures in La Crosse this week
The streets will be closed while crews do sewer and storm utility work.
Onalaska continues work on 'Great River Landing Project'
It's full steam ahead for Onalaska's 'Great River Landing Project.'
Onalaska taking applications for city administrator
The city of Onalaska could have a new city administrator by the end of the summer.
Viterbo hosts 'Clown Camp'
More than 100 of people from all over the world are getting a lesson in clowning around this week at Viterbo University.
La Crosse police unveil use of body cams
Body cameras are now being used by the La Crosse police.
La Crosse hospitals prepared for mass casualty situation
Sunday's mass shooting in Orlando highlights the importance of medical centers being able to handle high volumes of patients in a crisis situation.
Walker meets with Mexican officials on trade mission
Gov. Scott Walker is in Mexico on a trade mission.
Finance committee OKs money for voter ID outreach
The Legislature's budget committee has approved $250,000 to educate the public about Wisconsin's voter photo identification requirement.
Man sets car on fire after accusing girlfriend of cheating
A La Crosse man was arrested after setting a car on fire in response to a domestic dispute.