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Wisconsin DHS withdraws long term care proposal
Proposed changes to Wisconsin's long-term care programs that had drawn bipartisan opposition from lawmakers, consumers and other advocates are being shelved.
Council approves $35 million for La Crosse Center renovations
The total cost of the renovations are $45 million.
La Crosse mayor's proposal to increase street budget passes council
Mayor Tim Kabat says the additional spending could help the city catch up on some much-needed street repairs.
Dairyland Power adding wind farm near Platteville
In a plan aimed at diversifying its energy production, the cooperative is putting up 49 wind turbines in southwestern Wisconsin.
Taste of the Coulee Region raises funds for YWCA
More than two dozen local restaurants and businesses served guests with some of their tastiest meals, desserts, and drinks.
New high-end condo project proposed on Barron Island moves forward
Developers from Water Place One want to turn the property into a residential site with 26 new high-end condos.
La Crosse Fire Dept. sees uptick in gas strikes
La Crosse's fire department asking residents check for gas lines before starting summer projects.
WinCraft completes expansion project
Wincraft in Winona is expanding with a "less is more" mentality.
Area police take part in ‘Law Enforcement Torch Run’
La Crosse and Onalaska police joined forces Thursday for a good cause.
Consultant rallies community to collaborate on addressing homelessness
A consultant brought in to help La Crosse address the issue says it's possible to eliminate homelessness in a year, she claims the ambitiousness of that goal is part of what will make it happen.
Downtown's Duluth Trading Company opens
La Crosse's downtown area is seeing another project come to a close.
Winona to open facility for those recovering from substance abuse
Winona will soon be home to a new facility for those recovering from substance abuse.
State's richest woman: 3 years with no state income tax
The richest woman in Wisconsin paid no state income taxes from 2012 through 2014.
Paul Ryan primary opponent faces nomination paper challenge
House Speaker Paul Ryan's Republican primary opponent faces a challenge of his nomination papers.
Obama, Hillary Clinton to campaign in Green Bay next week
President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will campaign in Wisconsin next week, Clinton's campaign said Thursday.
No charges in death of Milwaukee mother shot by toddler son
Milwaukee County sheriff's officials say no criminal charges will be filed in the death of a mother who was shot by her 2-year-old son as she drove along a Milwaukee freeway.
Van flipped in two car collision
A two vehicle collision resulted in a van being flipped in one of La Crosse's Southside neighborhoods Wednesday afternoon.
Paralyzed man walks with device that's first of its kind in state
Rick Batty had to use a wheelchair for nearly nine years, but now he has a new way to get around, thanks to ReWalk.
Search continues for man missing in Red Cedar River
Authorities are continuing to search for a man who went missing on the Red Cedar River in Dunn County.
EPA's plan to boost ethanol use in gasoline gets hearing
All sides of the ethanol and biofuels debate are getting the chance to weigh in on a federal agency's proposal to boost the amount of renewable fuels blended into gasoline.
