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Police arrest suspect in double homicide in Hobart
Authorities in northeastern Wisconsin have arrested a suspect in the stabbing deaths of two women in Hobart.
Technology allows you to play with cats at humane society remotely
The 'iPet Companion' system allows you to look at and play with the cats in the humane society's communal room from the comfort of your own home.
Two new dragon boats christened for upcoming festival
The 4th annual Big Blue Dragon Boat Festival takes place on July 15th and 16th.
Traffic stop leads to 3 drug arrests in Arcadia
Police found heroin during the traffic stop.
La Crosse Concert Band kicks off concert series
The city of La Crosse is kicking off a summer filled with music.
Moon Tunes Starts Thursday
Music is in the air down at Riverside park in La Crosse.
The dangers of feeding wildlife
In many cultures, seeing a fox out in the wild is good luck, but animal control specialists say getting too close can be harmful to their way of life.
County looking at ways to perform autopsies in La Crosse
La Crosse County requires an average of 30 autopsies every year but right now, they have to be sent to places like Madison, because the county doesn't have the ability to do them here.
Ashley Furniture settles disputes over hazardous workplace conditions
As part of the settlement, Ashley is agreeing to hire a Vice President for Safety that will be responsible for a company-wide program to prevent a hazardous work environment.
Locals react to presumptive presidential nominees
Hillary Clinton made history by becoming the first presumptive female nominee of a major party for president, but both she and Republican nominee Donald Trump may be making history in another way as well. Polls showed both Clinton and Trump are two of the most unpopular candidates ever.
Walker says he's withholding Trump commitments
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he is going to withhold any commitments to presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump until the Republican Party convention next month.
Madison looks at later start times for middle schoolers
Madison Metropolitan School District officials will be looking at later start times for their middle school students over the next year.
Store owner chases off masked gunman, police say
An east Madison store owner chased a masked gunman from his store last week, according to a news release.
Mayo Clinic announces major investment in Rochester
Mayo Clinic has announced plans to more than double its research capability in Rochester.
Arrest made in death of 2-year-old girl in Bemidji
Police say a Bemidji man has been arrested in the death of a 2-year-old girl.
Northern Iowa man accused of punching, robbing his mom
A 21-year-old northern Iowa man has been accused of punching and robbing his mother.
Leaking railroad tanker leaves 200-mile trail of animal fat
Authorities say a leaking railroad tank car has left a 25,000-gallon trail of animal fat along tracks crossing Iowa.
2 dead, 2 injured as police investigate homicide in Hobart
Authorities in northeastern Wisconsin are investigating the deaths of two people and injuries to two others.
Seventh Wisconsin superdelegate commits to Clinton
A seventh Democratic superdelegate in Wisconsin has committed to Hillary Clinton now that she is the party's presumptive presidential nominee.
Former officer to plead to hiding bodies in suitcases
A former suburban Milwaukee police officer accused of killing two women and ditching their bodies in suitcases along a rural Wisconsin highway is facing extradition to Minnesota where he's charged in the death of one of the victims.