La Crosse Tribune Local News

WASHINGTON — Railroads hauling crude oil would be required to develop comprehensive plans for dealing with a significant oil spill, including providing detailed information to state and tribal authorities, under a rule proposed Wednesday by the Department of Transportation.

The La Crosse County Health Department’s new five-year health plan, an ambitious venture that makes mental health and substance abuse its two top priorities, is steps ahead of other such ventures, Health Director Jen Rombalski said.

Four La Crosse businesses are set to be featured in a proposed video series that aims to promote young entrepreneurs.

The Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare Big Blue Dragon Boat Festival returns this weekend to benefit the Center for Breast Care.

Michael Conklin, 42, no permanent address, was charged Wednesday with two counts of felony bail jumping and possession of meth and drug paraphernalia. Conklin had 0.8 grams of meth and a pipe on Tuesday and violated his bond by failing…

Criminal charges are pending against two men after La Crosse police found them in possession of heroin and handguns on Tuesday.

Aquinas Catholic Schools has two new principals.

MADISON — A Wisconsin Republican says he's withdrawing as a delegate to the national convention because of an emergency that forced him to use up vacation time.

The driver of a sanitation truck died Tuesday afternoon after losing control on a curve on Hwy. 82 in the Vernon County town of Sterling.

Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Sawyer and Washburn counties were including in the declaration after heavy rain damages roads, caused power outages and produced flash floods.

Yeah, I’m a white guy.

The Coulee Region Humane Society is hosting the 12th annual adopt-a-thon from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 911 Critter Court, Onalaska.

The La Crosse area is on its way to meeting its sustainability goals set in 2009 and saving a significant amount of money, despite slight gains in energy usage over the last year, according to the 2015 indicators report presented…

ALMA, Wis. — Members of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s cabinet spent time in Buffalo County Tuesday to discuss ongoing efforts to help children whose home or parents expose them to drugs.

The La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department got the first green light Tuesday on the road to purchasing a new armored Bearcat vehicle, and the road ahead looks to be smoother than it was when the last Bearcat was bought.

Fastenal on Tuesday reported a mid-summer slump and an overall decrease in sales for its second quarter.

Greg Remen would like you to go fly a kite — and he’s got just the deal for you: a free kite fashioned from a La Crosse Tribune if you’ve been featured in a story or photo.

The Fort McCoy Community Center, Building 1571, will host local bands as part of the Courtyard Concert Series.

Senior issues were at the forefront of a visit to La Crosse Tuesday by U.S. Senate candidate Russ Feingold.

State Rep. Jill Billings, D-La Crosse, was honored recently by the Wisconsin Counties Association with an Outstanding Legislator Award for her work on behalf of county government during the 2015-16 legislative session.