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A day in trauma-informed court: Parents work to regain custody of their kids
WAUWATOSA — In most courtrooms, the story of a defendant’s terrible childhood — what types of abuse or neglect may have prompted him or her to commit crimes — is often told at the very end of the court process…
Two injured in crash south of Viroqua
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Hwys. 14/61/27 in the town of Franklin, Tuesday, at 11:15 a.m.
GOP unite in denouncing Trump comments on judge
WASHINGTON — Leading Republicans united Tuesday in an extraordinary denunciation of Donald Trump’s attacks on a federal judge, with House Speaker Paul Ryan calling them the “textbook definition of a racist comment” though he stood by his endorsement of the…
Ryan pushes poverty program overhaul
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday proposed an overhaul of the nation's poverty programs, the first of several policy plans intended to unite the fractured Republican Party, but his agenda was immediately overshadowed by questions about Donald Trump.
Astronaut to visit UW-L science camps
Astronaut Mark Lee will talk about his four missions to space, as well as the future of space exploration as part of two science camps offered to children this summer.
La Crosse consortium gets $1.5 million for mental health initiative
The La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium has been awarded a $1.5 million grant spread over eight years to help ramp up and coordinate behavioral health services.
Sen. Johnson hits hard at career politicians in first TV ad
MADISON — The first television ad of Republican Sen. Ron Johnson's re-election campaign released Tuesday draws a sharp contrast between his background and that of his Democratic opponent, without mentioning Russ Feingold by name.
Win-win: Ending homelessness saves tax dollars, too, consultant says
Consultant Erin Healy is challenging the Coulee Region to shoot for the moon to end homelessness, with down-to-earth collaboration to harness the resources of governmental, social service, religious and other agencies already engaged in the quest.
Authorities: It's anyone's guess whether self-insuring state workers will pay off
Gov. Scott Walker, speaking last month in Portage, said he would apply any savings from a shift to self-insurance for state workers to public education.
River Valley Drive to close June 20 for at least two months
River Valley Drive in the La Crosse industrial park will close Monday, June 20, for two months while the city reconstructs the roadway from Gillette Street to the intersection of Palace Street and Kwik Trip Way.
Teen on Root River rescued outside Lanesboro after tube deflates
LANESBORO, Minn. -- Emergency responders over the weekend rescued a teen on the Root River who sought help after her inner tube deflated.
La Crosse schools outline $1.2 million in projects for 2016
The La Crosse School District will spend $1.2 million next year on facility improvements, with the lion's share going to Central High School.
Democratic Senate race tops ballot on Iowa's primary day
DES MOINES, Iowa — After kicking off the presidential primary season with their nominating caucuses, Iowa voters turn their attention to state offices Tuesday with several key races — including the Democratic contest to decide a challenger against longtime Republican…
La Crosse County mulls $32.4 million in bonding, refinancing
La Crosse County officials will mull over three general obligation bonding resolutions to total $32.4 million, which include the second phase of debt for its downtown projects, borrowing for highway maintenance and refinancing of previous debt, after the county board…
La Crosse Public Library will honor patrons today
The La Crosse Public Library Main, North and South branches invite the community to join them today for food, fun and prizes at Patron Appreciation Day.
Kickapoo group hosts pasture walk
The Kickapoo Grazing Initiative, Vernon County Land and Water Conservation Department and Great River Graziers are hosting a free pasture walk at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 14.
19-year-old UW-L student starts beard business
Isaac Worley couldn't find the products he wanted to groom his beard, so he decided to make his own.
summer food service program
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is offering a summer food service program June 10 — Aug. 23 at Northern Hills Elementary School, 910 E. Ave. N., Onalaska.
Olson to speak at Christian Fellowship meeting
JP Olson, founder of Journey Into the Word, will speak Friday at the Christian Fellowship meeting at the Denny’s in Tomah.
