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Woman stabs man in butt during argument
A woman faces battery and disorderly conduct charges after stabbing her boyfriend in the butt with a knife.
Woman running after dog struck and killed
A woman who ran onto a road in Racine County to retrieve her dog has been struck by a semi and killed.
2 Minnesotans killed in Wisconsin motorcycle crash
A man and woman from the Twin Cities metro have died in a fiery motorcycle collision in western Wisconsin.
Senate probe finds systemic failure at Wisconsin VA facility
A U.S. Senate committee probe of health care problems at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center in western Wisconsin has turned up "systemic failures" in an inspector general's review of the facility.
2 people killed, 2 injured in Columbia County crash
Sheriff's authorities say two people have died and two others have been injured in a head-on collision in Columbia County at the end of the Memorial Day weekend.
Report due on painkiller abuse at Tomah VA Medical Center
A report on a yearlong investigation into painkiller abuse at Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center is due to be released.
Best of La Crosse County nominations open Wednesday
You have the chance to help name the best of the best in the La Crosse area.
Riverside North Development Project update
La Crosse leaders are looking for a new vision and look for a big piece of the riverside.
Memorial day services held in La Crosse
A local ceremony to honor our fallen heroes was held this morning at Oak Grove Cemetery in La Crosse.
La Crosse looks at developers for Riverside North project
The city of La Crosse is setting its sights on a group of developers to change the landscape of La Crosse's riverside.
"Best of La Crosse County" taking nominations
You have the chance to help name the best of the best in the La Crosse area.
La Crosse police arrrest bank robbery suspect
La Crosse police arrested Shane Sherburn, 37, Monday in connection with a robbery at the Altra Federal Credit Union Saturday afternoon
Local veterans honor the fallen on Memorial Day
Memorial Day services were held to remember the fallen at Riverside Park Monday afternoon.
News 8's Kyle Dimke shares story about effect of mental illness on his life
The following is written by News 8 Reporter Kyle Dimke:
Fire Department warns of grilling dangers
As is tradition for many of us, the grills will be roaring to life this weekend, cooking up some delicious food, but also causing dangerous situations if not used properly.
Memorial Day ceremonies planned in the community
If you're celebrating Memorial Day in the area, there will be a few events around La Crosse tomorrow.
Camping season begins for local businesses
Memorial Day weekend is also usually the kick-off to camping season.
Tourism booming in La Crosse area
The Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the traditional tourism season for people across the country.
Risk to Wisconsin unemployment fund is still high
Wisconsin employers vastly overpaid for unemployment-related costs during the Great Recession because the state wasn't adequately prepared.
4 killed, 4 injured in Walworth County crash
Authorities say four people were killed and four others were injured when a fully loaded semi-truck hit a pickup truck and SUV in Walworth County.
