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Federal judge hears challenge to election law changes
An attorney challenging more than a dozen changes to Wisconsin election laws enacted since Gov. Scott Walker took office is telling a federal judge they are discriminatory, embarrassing "and a stain on the history of the state."
Boys find body in park creek
Some young boys playing in a Milwaukee park made a gruesome discovery over the weekend.
Goat Cheese Spread with Lemon & Honey
2016 American Honey Queen Kim Kester stopped by News 8 this Morning.
Ukulele players take over Moose Lodge for 3rd annual Uke-A-Palooza
For the third year in a row, ukulele players took over the Moose Lodge in La Crosse to have a little fun.
Officials host groundbreaking for new addition at Luther High School
Faculty and staff at Onalaska Luther High School will soon have more room to teach students.
Experts expect plenty of jobs available this summer
It's been a month of accomplishments for many students as they finish up another year in college, but now it's time to find a summer job to help pay those bills.
UPDATE: Authorities release name of woman found in woods near Lewiston
The identity of the woman, whose remains were found in a wooded area in Lewiston, Minn., early Saturday morning, has been released.
Westby wraps up Syttende Mai Festival with parade Sunday
The small town of Westby wraps up its annual Norwegian heritage celebration Sunday with its Syttende Mai parade.
Dozens attend The Midwest Tenkara Fest in Coon Valley
Although it was a little chilly this weekend, it didn't stop some from getting into the fisherman spirit.
La Crosse's large-item recycling collection starts Monday
The city of La Crosse's large-item collection starts this week.
Singer Julius La Rosa, fired on Godfrey show, dies at 86
Julius La Rosa, a pop singer known for hits including "Eh, Cumpari," who was fired live on the air by Arthur Godfrey in 1953, has died at age 86.
2 people die in rollover in Richland County of SW Wisconsin
Two people have died in a rollover crash in Richland County of southwestern Wisconsin.
Federal judge set to weigh Wisconsin voting changes
A federal judge is set to weigh whether a host of changes that Republican legislators have made to Wisconsin's voting laws illegally burden minority and Democratic-leaning voters.
Dozens of pigeons die in overnight fire in La Crosse Sunday
About 50 racing pigeons died in an overnight fire in La Crosse Sunday.
Kluber drops second straight start, Indians lose 6-3
Corey Kluber's roller-coaster season is again sliding in the wrong direction.
Letter carriers, volunteers collect donations for hunger-fighting organizations
The largest single-day food drive in the country took place Saturday, with local volunteers spending their day collecting donations for the thousands of area residents in need of food.
ReNEW volunteers help revitalize La Crosse neighborhoods
Saturday was a day of do-it-yourself projects as many volunteered to help revitalize neighborhoods in La Crosse.
Authorities investigate death of woman found in woods near Lewiston
The Winona County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman whose remains were found in a wooded area early Saturday morning near Lewiston, Minn.
Hundreds graduate from UW-La Crosse this weekend
Years of hard work and dedication paid off for hundreds of UW-La Crosse students Saturday.
Big Bikes for Little Tikes event raises money for local kid battling cancer
A one hundred mile ride through the coulee region is helping one local kid in need.