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Kleefisch Visits Western Technical College
Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin Rebecca Kleefisch was back in La Crosse Wednesday, visiting Western Technical College.
La Crosse Co. Health Dept. receives grant from CDC
The Center for Disease Control is helping residents keep their drinking water safe.
Grant for MVC expands to help improve area water quality
The Mississippi Valley Conservancy is getting more help in cleaning up area waterways.
Experts stress importance of drafting a will
According to court documents filed by his sister, recently deceased singer Prince left no will for his estimated $300 million estate.
La Crosse Promise celebrates first house groundbreaking
The La Crosse Promise is gaining ground as more and more families take advantage of a one-of-a-kind scholarship program. It's a scholarship that links economic growth in La Crosse to higher education.
Justice Prosser to retire from State Supreme Court in July
State Supreme Court Justice David Prosser announced he will retire July 31 after nearly 18 years on the court and four decades in public service, according to a release.
Inmate made shank from Scrabble game, locked deputy in cell, sheriff says
An inmate locked a deputy in a cell and threatened jailers with a shank Wednesday morning, authorities say.
UW-Madison leaders to get cultural training
University of Wisconsin-Madison's executives will get cultural training following a semester marked by students' calls for a more inclusive college experience for minorities.
Relative: Milwaukee 2-year-old fatally shot mother in back
A 2-year-old boy fatally shot his mother from the backseat of the car as she drove along a Milwaukee highway, relatives said Wednesday.
Man, 2 children dead in apparent murder-suicide
A man and two children are dead in Wisconsin Rapids after an apparent double murder-suicide.
More than 100 brand-new pairs of shoes donated to Salvation Army
Over 100 pairs of brand new shoes were donated to the Salvation Army of La Crosse on Tuesday, and they all came from one person.
Winona County discusses potential ban on frac sand
At Tuesday night's county board meeting, county commissioners discussed the possibility of a ban.
Grants help police ramp up traffic enforcement
La Crosse Police are stepping up their enforcement of traffic laws this week.
Local grant program helps promote events in La Crosse County
Local organizations are getting help attracting visitors to the area.
WPPA Poll: Support for community policing, some disparity between Caucasians and minorities
More people are in support of more community policing rather than less, according to a 2016 statewide poll.
Tomah VA officials unveil 100-day plan results
The results of a 100-Day plan by the Tomah VA were unveiled Tuesday.
Project Proven helps people with a criminal record find employment
Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent on housing prisoners in the United States every year. In Wisconsin that total is about $80 million a year.
Crews break ground on apartment project in old Bakalars Sausage building
La Crosse's Southside is getting a new look along with some new residents.
Chief: Live-in boyfriend of 2-year-old's mother to be charged in Madison baby homicide
A Madison man was charged Tuesday in the death of a 2-year-old on Madison's north side earlier this month, Madison police Chief Mike Koval says.
Background check bill riles both sides of gun law debate
Talk about expanding background checks for gun sales has returned to the Minnesota Legislature, but it won't come to a vote.
