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Longtime UW-L math professor, dean retires after 31 years of serving students
For more than 30 years, Bruce Riley and his ever-present coffee mug have been a fixture on the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus.
Thing That Matter: Taking a Turkish bath in La Crosse
Many decades ago, a grandson of Alice Green Hixon, owner of the Hixon House at 429 N. Seventh St., decided to disobey his grandmother.
Accessible Veterans Park to be dedicated on Memorial Day
Squirrels will dedicate a new handicap-accessible Veterans Park on Memorial Day.
Bridge collapse survivor linked to IS in Syria
MINNEAPOLIS — Mohamed Roble was weeks shy of his 11th birthday when the school bus he was on plummeted more than 30 feet as the bridge beneath gave way.
La Crosse pools, beaches open June 4
La Crosse's two municipal pools — Erickson and North Side Community — and two beaches — Black River and Pettibone — will open for swimmers June 4 through Aug. 25.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felony case
The following appeared in La Crosse County Circuit Court::
Madison-area volunteers create unusual full-scale replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Military veterans and a Madison church plan to unveil the 1,200-pound structure in DeForest on Monday.
Reduced bail denied for Lewiston woman's accused killer
WINONA, Minn. — The man accused of killing a Lewiston woman earlier this month is not likely to get out of jail soon.
Bill Miller on the mend, coming back for Moon Tunes
It was just like Bill Miller to help someone out of a jam. Last winter, the Grammy-winning musician was on a visit back to La Crosse when he helped push a car out of a ditch in a snowstorm. In…
Communities gearing up for Memorial Day observances
La Crosse is set for its tradition Memorial Day parade, and surrounding communities are planning observances, too.
Jourdan Vian: What even is art?
If you came across a pair of glasses sitting on the floor, would you consider it something for the lost and found? Or would you consider it modern art, art that really speaks to your soul?
Ben Bromley: Cheers, Wisconsin, we’re No. 1
BARABOO — The trouble with ridiculing Wisconsinites is we don’t realize we’re being put down. In fact, we take most insults as compliments.
La Crosse to ask for PILOT agreement in Roosevelt project
The city of La Crosse’s approval of a $300,000 loan to a developer planning to renovate the former Roosevelt Elementary School into affordable housing was delayed Thursday while the city sorts out the paperwork and explores a payment in lieu…
All 3 Wisconsin students eliminated from national spelling bee
Wisconsin’s top three student spellers who advanced to this year’s national spelling bee were all eliminated from the competition Wednesday.
Weber, Gerrard Hoeschler among those interested in Riverside North
The Weber Group, Gerrard Hoeschler and River Architects are among nine developers that have expressed interest in working with the city of La Crosse to develop Riverside North.
Onalaska man charged in violent domestic
Prosecutors Thursday charged an Onalaska man with trying to stab a woman while holding her captive.
Foremost Farms names 2016 ag scholarship winner
Two local high school students will receive educational scholarships from Foremost Farms USA.
Vernon County man stabs woman in neck because 'he wanted to see what it felt like'
VIROQUA — A 22-year-old Readstown man is accused of stabbing a woman in the neck multiple times in De Soto early Thursday because "he wanted to see what it felt like," according to court tesitmony.
La Crosse meth dealer sentenced to 7 years in prison
Chia Vue was a longtime drug user selling methamphetamine to feed his addiction.
Winona YMCA, Kwik Trip back away from sale; YMCA seeks new plan
WINONA, Minn. — The Winona YMCA on Thursday stepped back from plans to sell its building and land to Kwik Trip, following a contentious public hearing and a week of backlash from some concerned about a convenience store’s effects on…
