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Madison Shooting at gas station is city's 5th homicide of year
Madison Police Chief Mike Koval said a shooting at a west side gas station is being investigated as the city's fifth homicide of the year.
Gov. Walker approves revision to voter ID process
People working to obtain state photo identification without the proper underlying documents will be able to vote with a receipt they'll receive within days of submitting their ID request under an emergency rule Gov. Scott Walker signed Wednesday.
Packers coach visits kids in the hospital
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy had a chance to visit some patients at the American Family Children’s Hospital Tuesday, brightening their day, and brightening his day, too.
Community forum focuses on people with disabilities
The Disability Action Network and the La Crosse Human Rights Commission came together to hold a Community Listening and Conversation Session on Tuesday.
La Crosse Tavern League donates to planned special needs park
The La Crosse Tavern League is helping out a special needs park planned for the city.
Here's how to help ReNEW La Crosse
Volunteers needed for 2016 ReNEW La Crosse Neighborhoods effort
La Crosse School District honor 'School Lunch Hero'
The School District of La Crosse is celebrating one of its unsung heroes.
House passes Jason Simcakoski Promise Act
The family of a local veteran is getting closure after his death, with the help of an area politician.
Dozens rally outside La Crosse Center against frac sand mining
Dozens gathered outside the La Crosse Center Tuesday for a rally against frac sand mining.
Understand the frac sand mining process
Frac sand mining is the mining of sand that is used in the fracking process to get oil and natural gas out of the ground.
La Crosse County in need of foster families
Officials in La Crosse county said there is a shortage of foster care families in the area, and they are always looking for more volunteers.
La Crosse makes efforts to be bike-friendly
The Golden Tap is adding unique bicycle racks to their exterior, which is just one of the efforts in La Crosse to be more bike-friendly.
Elderly abuse investigation leads to BRF standoff
A man was taken into custody after a standoff in the Black River Falls Area.
Man charged in drive-by faces new homicide count
Prosecutors have charged a southeastern Wisconsin man accused of killing an Illinois woman in an interstate drive-by with shooting his neighbor to death earlier in the day.
Project Blue Light to show support for local law enforcement
You have a chance to show support for local law enforcement.
May 2016 Top Notch teacher: Max Ferguson
"It's awesome, He's the best teacher in the world," says Nick Madejka who is a fifth grader at Whitehall Elementary School.
Woman ejected, killed in I-90 crash
A 22-year-old woman was ejected from her vehicle and killed after a crash early Tuesday morning.
Man assaults wife with hammer in Cottage Grove, police say
A man threatened to kill himself after allegedly assaulting his wife with a hammer in the Village of Cottage Grove Monday morning, according to a release.
UW System president: Tenure shouldn't guarantee lifetime job
A newly released email from the University of Wisconsin System president praised the decision to remove faculty tenure protections from state law.
Declaration moves more fuel to Green Bay area
Truck drivers who haul fuel will be able to work more hours each week to ensure the Green Bay area has an adequate supply of gas and diesel.
