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Artspire La Crosse brings artists, community together
The third annual Artspire La Crosse held in and around the Pumphouse Regional Art Center welcomed hundreds of visitors with 50+ artists, entertainment and more.
2 people on motorcycle die in Rochester crash
Authorities say two people on a motorcycle are dead after a head-on crash in Rochester.
Records show Dustin Diamond was jailed for oxycodone use
Former "Saved by the Bell" star Dustin Diamond tested positive for a painkiller last month in violation of his probation conditions, according to records the Wisconsin Department of Corrections released Friday.
75-year-old woman, 26-year-old horse set for Century Ride
75-year-old woman, 26-year-old horse set for Century Ride
'Mainly Marathon' held in Sparta
Marathons are a great was to get people together to stay healthy, but finding the space for a full-length one can often prove to be an issue.
Police investigating Trempealeau bank robbery
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a bank in Trempealeau.
La Crosse Center renovations gain city council approval
Last night, council members gave the city the green light to borrow 35 million dollars for La Crosse Center renovations.
City Council gives Barron Island development go-ahead, denies development in Town of Shelby
The City Council has a big say in the changing face of La Crosse, recently approving a residential development on Barron Island but putting the brakes on a plan to add housing to the Town of Shelby.
UWL sees largest student fee increase in UW system
Student fees at UW-La Crosse are going up more than $250 next year.
Eye Piece: Respect the flag
Tuesday is flag day and one of several days throughout the year that people devote to flying 'old glory'.
ACLU files motion in Wisconsin voter ID federal lawsuit
Groups advocating for voting rights have filed a motion in federal court asking that Wisconsin voters having trouble obtaining the required photo identification be able to cast ballots anyhow.
Time stamp shows UW officials finished budget last week
MILWAUKEE (AP) — University of Wisconsin System officials withheld their annual budget from the public until just before regents voted on it, saying the document wasn't quite final. But time stamps on the spending plan show it was finished last week, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Friday.
Time stamp shows UW officials finished budget last week
University of Wisconsin System officials withheld their annual budget from the public until just before regents voted on it, saying the document wasn't quite final. But time stamps on the spending plan show it was finished last week, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Friday.
Paul Ryan challenger Nehlen allowed on ballot
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin elections board has voted to allow House Speaker Paul Ryan's Republican challenger to be on the ballot.
Wisconsin DHS withdraws long term care proposal
Major changes to Wisconsin's long-term care programs that would have moved away from nonprofit providers to for-profit insurance companies are being shelved following broad and forceful opposition from state lawmakers, consumers and other advocates.
Sparta shooting suspects formally charged
Two men involved in a Sparta shooting have been charged.
Inmate accused of conspiring to have Madison officer killed
Madison's police chief says federal, county and local investigators have uncovered a credible threat to the life of one of his officers by an inmate who solicited a hit while in the Dane County Jail.
Judge issues 'benediction' for eliminated elections board
A member of Wisconsin's nonpartisan state elections board says he prays that the public "come to its senses" and demand a reversal of a state Supreme Court ruling ending an investigation into Gov. Scott Walker.
Protesters arrested at regents meeting
About a-half dozen protesters at the University of Minnesota regents meeting have been arrested by police.
University of Minnesota plans honorary degree for Prince
A posthumous honorary degree from the University of Minnesota is in the works for music legend Prince.