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Appeals Court upholds denial of frack sand mine permit
A Wisconsin appeals court has upheld a Trempealeau County decision denying a permit to open a new sand mine for use in hydraulic fracking.
Hunger Task Force hosts Hunger Forum
Community leaders came together on Monday to tackle the issue of hunger.
La Crosse marks Salvation Army Week
La Crosse Mayor Tim Kabat has proclaimed the week of May 9-15 as Salvation Army Week.
Elderly man dies after bus assault in March
An elderly man assaulted after a confrontation on a Milwaukee County bus in March has died.
Waterloo water park rejected again
The City Council again has effectively rejected a plan to seek a National Park Service grant to help fund a $2.6 million white-water park and kayak course near downtown Waterloo.
Bail set in case of kidnapped, assaulted girl
Bail has been set at $2 million for a St. Paul man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 7 year old girl.
Super PAC revises ad attacking Feingold on VA
A conservative group has revised a television ad attacking Democrat Russ Feingold after three Wisconsin television stations pulled the original from the air.
Coulee Region Humane Society to host ‘Race for Rescues 4K’
You have the chance to get outside while helping animals in need.
WHA president visits Tomah Memorial Hospital
Tomah Memorial Hospital got visit from one of Wisconsin's top hospital officials Monday.
Elementary student raises money for friend with diabetes
It was a true showing of compassion and friendship today at Coulee Christian Elementary in West Salem Monday.
Bliss Road facing further maintenance
The main stretch up to Granddad Bluff is a popular way to one La Crosse's most popular tourist attractions, but it is also the most frequently repaired street in the city, which has some asking if there are alternatives.
Frac Sand Insider Conference draws opposition in La Crosse
Frac Sand mining experts will be at the La Crosse Center Tuesday for a conference but those against the industry are already putting up a fight.
Experts warn about dangers of e-cigarette nicotine
A new study found a rapid rise in nicotine poisonings among children exposed to the liquid nicotine inside e-cigarettes.
Woman hits officer, runs into squad car after attempted theft
A Sparta woman faces multiple charges after attempting to steal merchandise from the South Side Shopko last Saturday.
New Cameron Park equipment vandalized over the weekend
New playground equipment in La Crosse's Cameron Park falls victim to vandals.
Nathan Hill closure starts Tuesday
The next phase of the Highway 16 project gets underway Tuesday.
Seymour teacher accused of child enticement
The superintendent of Seymour schools says a teacher is accused of child enticement and using a computer to enable a sex crime.
Demolition begins on Old Dresbach bridge
The first phase of the Dresbach bridge demolition process started Monday.
WKBT-TV wins 2015 station of the year, 14 other awards
WKBT-TV won the 2015 Station of the Year – Small Market at the Wisconsin Broadcasters Awards Gala Saturday night.
The station also won 2015 News Operations of the Year for small markets and 14 other awards:
High school for recovering addicts may close
Administrators of Wisconsin's only high school focused on helping students recover from drug and alcohol addiction say financial difficulties may force them to close it.
