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Local transplant recipient gives hope to families of organ donors
It's been 25 years since Steven Johnson received an organ transplant.
La Crosse Regional Airport welcomes world's 3rd largest plane
La Crosse's regional airport has a very big guest.
Vernon County stabbing leaves woman in critical condition
A Readstown man is facing attempted murder charges after stabbing a woman multiple times in the neck.
Meth dealer arrested at hotel sentenced to prison
A man charged with selling meth out of a hotel room with his children present was sentenced Thursday in La Crosse court.
La Crosse police highlight use of propane cars
It's a technology that's been around for a while, but the La Crosse Police Department is highlighting its growing use in their police cars Thursday.
WWII soldiers' remains to return to hometowns in Minnesota
The remains of two World War II soldiers from Minnesota will be returned to their respective hometowns this Memorial Day weekend, nearly 72 years after their deaths.
Work beginning on one of Minnesota's largest solar projects
Work starts this week on one of Minnesota's largest solar projects.
Bernie Sanders sends fundraising plea for Feingold
Bernie Sanders has asked his backers to support Democrat Russ Feingold's Senate bid in Wisconsin.,
Statewide campaign launched to recruit foster parents
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Ty Montgomery is helping to promote the need for foster parents across Wisconsin.
Judge says voting rules won't change for August election
There will be no change to Wisconsin's voting laws before the Aug. 9 primary, including the requirement that photo identification be shown at the polls, a federal judge hearing a challenge to more than a dozen election laws said Thursday.
Dustin Diamond back in jail in Wisconsin
Former "Saved by the Bell" star Dustin Diamond is back in jail in Wisconsin after an official says he violated the terms of his parole.
End-of-life care film to air at Tomah VA
An upcoming film that will air at the Tomah VA is hoping to teach viewers about the importance of making end-of-life decisions.
Free park passes for 4th graders
A new initiative called "Every Kid in a Park" is designed to get more kids out and learning in the great outdoors, and capitalize on a time in a child's life when they're curious about nature.
Gundersen adding second MedLink Air helicopter
A second MedLink Air helicopter will soon be in the air in the La Crosse area.
La Crosse’s parking utility coordinator finds parking solutions by learning from others
La Crosse's new parking utility coordinator is taking tips from other cities to solve parking problems in the downtown area.
SOTA 1 students create movie for end of the year project
Area students are hitting the red carpet as their own movie hits the big screen.
Archaeologists dig for artifacts at Great River Landing site
A new facelift to Onalaska's riverfront is uncovering part of the city's past.
Cat foster parents needed at Coulee Region Humane Society
The Coulee Region Humane Society is looking for foster parents to help with its overflowing cat population.
Hotel boom will help travelers for next week's track meet
Additional hotel rooms in the downtown area are expected to make finding a room for next week's track meet much easier.
Report: Mom and dad's house most common home for young adults
A new report shows empty nests are becoming a less likely reality as more young adults are staying home with their parents.
