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Mike Tighe: Garden chores grow quite contrarily
I don’t begrudge God for leaving so many details of creation up to us humans, but I detest His or Her diabolical sense of humor for the “Chutes and Ladders” spin to our role.
La Crosse commission hopes to address gap left by Tent Ministry closure
In the wake of the June closing of the Tent Ministry at West United Methodist Church, the La Crosse Human Rights Commission Wednesday brainstormed ways to answer its pastor’s call for greater community efforts to solve homelessness.
Coulee Region Humane Society program teaches children about caring for pets
A new partnership between the Coulee Region Humane Society and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse is teaching awareness of the needs of our four-legged friends.
La Crosse bike fest receives state tourism grant
The fun of the La Crosse Area Bicycle Festival got started nearly two months early Wednesday with state and local cyclists – including state Sen. Jennifer Shilling -- taking a spin on a Wyatt Driftless bike during the presentation of…
Feds propose railroads have plans to deal with oil spills (copy)
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.
Momentum sets stage for 5-year county health plan, director says
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.
Show to highlight young entrepreneurs in La Crosse
Four La Crosse businesses are set to be featured in a proposed video series that aims to promote young entrepreneurs.
Dragon Boat race returns this weekend at Copeland Park
The Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare Big Blue Dragon Boat Festival returns this weekend to benefit the Center for Breast Care.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felony cases
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…
Two La Crosse men face drug, gun charges
Criminal charges are pending against two men after La Crosse police found them in possession of heroin and handguns on Tuesday.
Aquinas Catholic Schools names two new principals
Aquinas Catholic Schools has two new principals.
Julian Bradley says emergency keeping him from attending GOP convention
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.
Driver killed in Vernon County crash
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.
Gov. Scott Walker declares state of emergency after heavy rains hit northern Wisconsin
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.
Jerome Christenson: We've each spent our lifetimes learning our colors — we just need to learn them together
Yeah, I’m a white guy.
Humane Society hosts adopt-a-thon
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.
La Crosse’s sustainability future ‘bright’
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…
Saving children from the worst: State officials visit Alma Tuesday, hear about collaborative drug program (copy)
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.
Sheriff’s department offered $225,000 grant for new Bearcat
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 reports drop in earnings, but continued growth in vending business
Fastenal on Tuesday reported a mid-summer slump and an overall decrease in sales for its second quarter.
