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Bicyclists riding 4,000 miles drop off cancer donation at Gundersen
More than 20 bicyclists participating in what is billed as the “longest charity ride in the world” took a break Thursday evening in La Crosse to drop off a donation for the Gundersen Medical Foundation and meet with a cancer…
Shilling recognized by counties association
State Sen. Jennifer Shilling of La Crosse has been honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association for her work on behalf of county governments.
Dispatch from Europe: Business, food focus of Day 2
Day 2 in Friedberg, Germany, began with a presentations by the Friedberg mayor and the vice chairman of the chamber, followed by 7 Rivers Alliance Executive Director Lisa Herr and me.
United Way sends 5,000 surveys to plumb needs
Great Rivers United Way is mailing more than 5,000 surveys to random households to compile into its Compass Now 2018 report.
Sparta sex offender sentenced to 3 life terms
SPARTA — A judge on Thursday sentenced a Sparta sex offender who raped a young girl to three consecutive life sentences in prison.
Congressional VA reforms move ahead in opiate abuse package
Veterans Administration reforms championed by Wisconsin lawmakers are advancing through Congress as part of a narcotics abuse package.
Man wanted for car theft in Trempealeau
The La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department needs the public's help identifying a man who stole a car from the village of Trempealeau on June 22.
Central senior takes second place at national FBLA
More than 10,000 people watched as Carissa Goddeau took second place at this year's FBLA National Conference in Atlanta.
Dispatch from Europe: Sister city trip gives La Crosse residents new ideas
In business, author Stephen Covey says, you seek first to understand before being understood.
Jackson County hopes cold case warms up with more forensic testing
BLACK RIVER FALLS — Jackson County authorities are working with a Florida university to track down the travels — and hopefully the identity — of a homicide victim whose body was discovered in Jackson County in 1978.
Pope Francis meets parents of UW student found dead in river
ROME — Pope Francis met on Wednesday with the parents of a U.S. college student whose body was found in Rome’s Tiber river this week, after apparently either being pushed or tumbling into the murky waters less than 24 hours…
Obama proves turnabout's fair play
I recall my job interview at a Florida-based conservative magazine and website back in ’08.
Animal right group denounces Monroe County Fair's Hug-A-Pig
TOMAH -- A Madison-based animal rights group is petitioning against the Monroe County Fair's Hug-a-Pig event.
'I've waited long enough': 91-year-old La Crosse resident earns her high school diploma
Wednesday was the happiest day in 91-year-old Mavis Kjos' life, save her marriage to her late husband, Alf.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felony cases
Jon Srdich, 56, of 2555 S. Seventh St., No. 120, was charged Wednesday with possession of meth. Srdich had 0.1 grams of meth on Tuesday, according to the complaint.James Miller III, 42, of Onalaska was charged Wednesday with possession of…
Onalaska recovers from hardest knocks of 70-mph winds, rain
Powerful storms that raked the Coulee Region Tuesday night packed winds clocked at nearly 70 mph, spawned four tornadoes, downed power lines and left residents and public officials clearing fallen trees from homes, streets and yards.
Falling tree pierces Onalaska couple's ceiling 'like a torpedo'
ONALASKA — Pat and Sue McFadden had been sitting in their TV room, shortly before the weather report was to come on Tuesday night, when a 50- to 60-foot pine tree crashed onto their roof, sending a large branch through…
Three arrested on drug charges in rural La Farge
Three Vernon County women were arrested during a drug investigation by the Vernon County Sheriff's Department on the morning of July 1.
Storms down trees, fireworks tent in Onalaska; tornado spotted in Wabasha County
A storm system with 70 mph winds embedded with small tornadoes moved across the Coulee Region Tuesday night, downing trees and power lines and damaging a few buildings.
La Crosse Rubber Mills Co. project loan request delayed
A La Crosse development company’s request for $500,000 in tax incremental district funding was delayed Thursday and a contract to hire a consultant for the Hwy. 53 gateway into La Crosse was approved by a city committee.