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IKEA will hire 250, open in summer 2018
Home furnishing retailer IKEA is confirming plans to build its first location in Wisconsin in Oak Creek.
Wisconsin moms more likely to smoke during pregnancy
A new study shows more women in Wisconsin smoke while pregnant ... than the national average.
Concerns remain as Minnesota's medical marijuana sites grow
Minnesota is expected to have eight medical marijuana clinics open this summer, but some observers are wondering whether there's enough patient demand.
Wildlife group proposes deer farm crackdown to fight CWD
A prominent sportsmen's group wants Gov. Scott Walker to crack down on deer farms as he revises the state's chronic wasting disease tactics.
Prom shooting victim set to take graduation walk
A teenager shot and wounded outside his prom at Antigo High School last month is talking about the ordeal that has shaken the small northern Wisconsin community.
Hungry Hawaiian and Mexican Burger Recipes
Angie Horkan from the Wisconsin Beef Council stopped by News 8 This Morning to share a few burger recipes.
Walker approves rule implementing unemployment drug tests
Gov. Scott Walker has approved a rule implementing drug screening requirements for unemployment benefits.
Trump, Clinton campaign owe money to La Crosse Police Dept.
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton may be the presumptive nominees in the race for the White House but both candidates owe the city of La Crosse money.
Sen. Ron Johnson visits La Crosse farm
Senator Ron Johnson is continuing his re-election announcement tour with a stop in our area Wednesday.
La Crosse Police Dept. set to implement body cameras
La Crosse Police are getting some extra back up while on duty.
Sober-living facility may come to north side, despite some neighborhood opposition
A recovering addict and his partner hope to give new hope to those suffering with addiction on La Crosse's north side, but not everyone's happy with the proposal.
Republicans try to rally around Trump
After Trump's victory, Sen. Ted Cruz announced he was suspending his campaign, and after originally saying he would not drop out, Gov. John Kaisch announced Wednesday afternoon he is also no longer campaigning, leaving Trump to be the presumptive Republican candidate in November.
Local businesses speak out on possible Memorial Pool closure
A decision to close Memorial Pool could move a step forward this week, but local businesses around the pool are speaking out about the decision.
Sauk County DA charges accused interstate shooter
The Sauk County District Attorney’s Office filed charges Wednesday against 20-year-old Zachary T. Hays in connection with a fatal interstate shooting over the weekend.
Students learn how government works through annual event
Students in our area are learning more about how government works.
Community members say "thanks" to local teachers
It's National Teacher Appreciation Day and members of our community spent Tuesday morning saying 'thank you' to educators in our area.
FAA: Pilot killed in crash of helicopter
Federal aviation officials say a pilot has died in the crash of a helicopter in Manitowoc County.
School district's lease of Jesus lunches park to end
The Middleton City Council has voted to rescind the school district's lease of a park where students meet for lunch and some religious discussion.
Not guilty plea in fatal drunken driving crash
A man accused of driving drunk and killing a couple in a Green Bay traffic crash has pleaded not guilty in Brown County Circuit Court.
Amtrak allows bikes on trains between Milwaukee and Chicago
Passengers are now allowed by Amtrak to take bicycles aboard Hiawatha trains running between Milwaukee and Chicago.
