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Spunky Independence native donates $500,000 for elevator addition to church
INDEPENDENCE — At 88, Adeline Kulig Puccini remains spunkier than a cherub on Christmas Eve, with a devilish twinkle in her eye when asked where she got the half-million dollars to pay for an addition, including an elevator, for the…
New Tribune Op-Ed editor emphasizes reader forum
Amy Pearson, who chose the life of a wordsmith because of her love of the English language, is the new features and opinion page editor of the La Crosse Tribune, with the goal of giving readers a forum.
Whitewater State Park gets $754,000 grant for new campground project
ALTURA, Minn. — Whitewater State Park has received a $754,000 grant toward its ongoing improvement projects, a park official said Friday.
Bear bumbles into Winona backyards Friday; 'Don't shoot the bear,' chief reminds
WINONA, Minn. — A small black bear was reported wandering in the backyard of residences on Wildwood and Jay Bee drives about 6:15 a.m. Friday.
Jourdan Vian: Facebook not really making the news
Facebook has been making news lately, in more ways than one if you believe former contractors.
Winona bridge workers praised for quick action in saving woman in Mississippi
WINONA, Minn. — A few minutes can make all the difference in a water rescue, requiring quick action and a plan.
At the Pumps on Thursday, May 13, 2016
Prices on Thursday for a gallon of regular gas:
Ben Bromley: A Mother’s Day tradition unlike any other
REEDSBURG — I’m reluctant to criticize people over how they choose to observe a holiday. We all have traditions that to anyone outside our families might seem strange. But there was something about a call that went out over the…
Clearwater farm, Rotary to host wine event
ONALASKA -- The Onalaska Rotary Club and Clearwater Farm will host a wine mixer from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the farm.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse honor Artman, others tonight
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse will induct Rick Artman into its Wall of Fame at this evening's annual Wall of Fame recognition banquet.
Heroin, Xanax found in dorm room of UW-L student who died
Police found heroin and Xanax in the room of a University of Wisconsin-La Crosse student who died after a medical emergency last month in Angell Hall.
DA clears Lake Hallie officer in Walmart shooting
Chippewa County District Attorney Steven Gibbs on Thursday found Lake Hallie Police Officer Adam Meyers acted in self-defense in fatally shooting Melissa M. Abbott on April 8 inside the Walmart in Lake Hallie.
Review: 'Money Monster' is fun to watch
George Clooney plays a Jim Cramer-like television personality who's forced to grow a conscience when a disgruntled viewer holds him hostage on live TV in "Money Monster," a serviceable, if slight, real time thriller from director Jodie Foster.
Committee hires consultant to drive Hwy. 53 corridor plans
A steering committee tasked with creating a vision for the Hwy. 53 gateway into La Crosse chose a consultant Thursday to drive the process.
La Crosse County aims for wave of well tests with help from big CDC grant
The La Crosse County Health Department is about to launch a campaign to get more people to test their private well water, with four surrounding counties joining in. The county won a highly competitive grant from the Centers for Disease…
La Crosse consortium finalist for $1.5 million behavioral health grant
The La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium is a finalist for a $1.5 million grant to provide staffing to help coordinate behavioral health services and projects.
Heroin, Xanax found in dorm room of UW-L student who died
Police found heroin and the prescription drug Xanax in the room of a University of Wisconsin-La Crosse student who died after a medical emergency last month in Angell Hall.
Teens arrested in La Crosse on drug, gun charges
Two teens face juvenile charges after police found drugs and stolen handguns at a South Side house on Tuesday, according to La Crosse police.
Onalaska man charged in snowmobile death drives truck into slough
An Onalaska man once charged with vehicular homicide in the death of his girlfriend drove his pickup truck off a bike trial and into a slough early Saturday, according to reports.
Safe kids Coalition, Shenanigans set fundraiser
The Safe Kids Coalition of the La Crosse Coulee Region and Shenanigans Entertainment Center will co-sponsor a fundraiser from noon to 4 p.m. May 21 at Shenanigans, 2100 Dawson Ave. on French Island.
