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Gov. Walker signs bill banning local government IDs
Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that hinders Milwaukee's efforts to provide local photo IDs to the homeless, immigrants in the country illegally and others who have difficulty obtaining state IDs.
Judge refuses to stay right-to-work ruling
A Dane County judge has refused to stay his ruling striking down Wisconsin's right-to-work law.
Gov. Walker urges bully discussion after prom shooting
The Latest on the shooting outside a northern Wisconsin high school during prom (all times local):
Classes resume in aftermath of prom shooting
Students are heading back to classes at a northern Wisconsin high school where a teenager shot two people during prom before he was killed by a police officer.
1998 remains identified as West Allis woman
A woman whose remains were found in a Wisconsin river 18 years ago has finally been identified.
Judge to hold hearing on right-to-work stay
A Dane County judge is set to hold a hearing on whether to stay his ruling striking down Wisconsin's right-to-work law.
Walker to sign tougher drunken driving penalties
Gov. Scott Walker is set to sign a bill that would create tougher penalties for repeat drunken drivers.
One dead, three hospitalized after Vernon Co. crash
A La Crosse man is dead after a weekend crash in Vernon County.
Neighborhood Family Clinic expands to Vernon County
An affordable health care clinic is expanding in our area.
Local brunch event focuses on perception of drug addiction
With all the local news on drug abuse and drug busts, one group is looking to change public perception of drug addiction.
Healthy Kids Day keeps families active, learning in La Crosse
A fun filled festival at La Crosse's YMCA focused on getting kids active and healthy.
La Crosse’s Earth Fair thrives, attendees enjoy natural beauty
A little rain didn't keep people from attending Earth Day celebrations around La Crosse Sunday.
Antigo prom shooting: 3 injured, suspect dies in hospital
A shooter at a high school prom in Wisconsin injures 3 people and dies from injuries in the hospital.
'Operation Unification' looks to help connect youth and community
Establishing a better relationship between authority figures and youth was the focus of an event Saturday afternoon at the La Crosse YMCA.
‘Coins for Canines’ raises money to help LCPD K9 unit
A fundraiser at Valley View mall in Onalaska is looking to help keep the La Crosse Police Department's cuddly companions safe.
Project LIVE FUNdraiser raises money for local students
It was a day of fun, food, and prizes in West Salem Saturday, all while raising money for local students.
‘Soak It Up’ teaches home, business owners to protect against water
An educational demonstration designed to help out home and business owners was put on at La Crosse's Habitat for Humanity Restore.
‘Walk MS’ raises money for Multiple sclerosis research
Nearly 800 people took part in the local 'Walk MS' event, raising money to help end Multiple sclerosis.
Marsh Cleanup helps keep La Crosse nature beautiful
As a part of celebrating Earth Day this weekend the annual Marsh Cleanup got about 150 volunteers out in Saturday’s beautiful weather.
Beer, Wine & Cheese fest offers more than 200 beers, 45 wines
A popular tradition in our area has fest goers taste testing local crafts and brews.
