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22-year-old Monroe County woman killed in interstate crash
A 22-year-old Monroe County woman died Tuesday morning after a rollover crash on westbound Interstate 90 in Onalaska, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Actress Laverne Cox calls North Carolina bathroom law an 'act of violence'
The "Orange is the New Black" actress gave a deeply political speech about her life and about black and transgender identity at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union Monday night.
Buffalo County couple turning property to native growth
ALMA, Wis. — Owning 500 acres in western Wisconsin often means using that land for farming.
Coulee Chrstian students help out girl in need
WEST SALEM — Mathea Markofski may not be a student at the school, but that didn’t stop Students in Coulee Christian School’s fifth-grade class from helping to raise funds to support her.
Postal carrier food drive aims for record, with focus on healthy vittles
Mail patrons will have two targets to shoot for during a Coulee Region food drive Saturday: beat last year’s total of nonperishable foods collected and donate healthy eats instead of opting for the old collegian staple of ramen noodles.
Forecast: Cool, rainy weather may continue
After a cool, rainy start to the work week, be prepared for more rain today — and highs down to the 50s by Friday.
Vernon plans cleanup for household hazardous waste
Vernon County’s Spring Household Hazardous Waste Clean Sweep will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hillsboro County Highway Shop.
Houston Nature Center hosts frog walk
The Houston Nature Center and Ken Fordahl will hold a frog walk at 7 p.m. May 16. Participants will learn about amphibians native to our area, hear their songs and walk the wetlands.
La Crosse honored for bike trail bridge
The city of La Crosse received some state and national recognition last week as the Department of Public Works accepted the Project of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Public Works Association for its Bud Hendrickson…
The Golden Tap to get unique bike racks in the street
Downtown La Crosse will have a bit more bicycle parking after a Monday decision by the Board of Public Works.
Anti-frac coalition calls for mining ban, plans rally at industry conference
Calling silica sand a direct and indirect threat to health, community and the environment, representatives from more than a dozen organizations called for a ban on frac sand mining Monday, the eve of an industry conference in La Crosse.
Former UW-L chancellor Douglas Hastad to retire from Carroll University
WAUKESHA, Wis. -- After nearly three decades in Wisconsin higher education, two of those at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Caroll University President Douglas Hastad has announced he will retire next year.
La Crosse County's MiniBus program hits financial bump
La Crosse County has a new vendor lined up for its MiniBus program, but a lot of unanswered questions remain, including how the county will deal with an expected jump in cost.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felony cases
Delores Warthan, 28, of Sparta was charged Monday with battery to a law enforcement officer, felony bail jumping, retail theft, obstructing an officer and resisting an officer, all as a repeat offender. Warthan stole merchandise from Shopko in La Crosse…
Weeklong La Crosse homeless meetings postponed
The appearance of Erin Healy, a consultant who had been scheduled to visit La Crosse this week for a series of meetings to set an agenda to end homelessness, has been postponed until the week of June 5.
Homeless sessions postponed until June 5
The appearance of Erin Healy, a consultant who had been scheduled to visit La Crosse beginning today and throughout this week for a series of meetings in the quest to end homelessness, has been postponed until the week of June…
La Crosse man injured in propane tanker rollover on Hwy. 61
A La Crosse man was injured Monday when the LP propane tanker he was driving rolled over just before 10 a.m. Monday on Hwy. 61 southeast of Winona.
Fundraiser will benefit neighborhood officers
The La Crosse Officer’s Spousal Support Association is selling blue light bulbs to show support for local law enforcement.
Ask the Weather Guys: How does weather impact forest fires?
A long period without rain dries out vegetation making it easier to burn, and low humidity makes it easier to start a fire.
Large-item collection May 16 to June 10
The city of La Crosse will offer large item collection May 16 through June 10. Only items placed at your normal refuse and recycling collection point will be collected. Mattresses and box springs will be picked up separately. Electronics and…
