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Study finds La Crosse driving cheap, safe, easy — and bumpy
Drivers in La Crosse enjoy some of the cheapest car costs and safest commutes in the country -- despite navigating some of the most bone-rattling roads in the nation, according to a new study.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felony cases
Justin Osley, 31, of West Salem was charged Tuesday with possession of meth. Osley had 1 gram of meth on Monday, according to the complaint.Ian MacLachlan, 34, of W5585 Hwy. 13, No. 13, was charged Tuesday with fifth-offense operating while…
1 person seriously injured Tuesday in Hwy. 61 crash in Winona
WINONA, Minn. — At least one person was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon in a two-car crash on Hwy. 61 in Winona.
Baldwin opiate bill included in Senate VA reform package
A reform package introduced Tuesday by the leaders of the Senate’s Committee on Veterans Affairs includes language designed to curb opioid painkiller misuse within the healthcare system.
Coulee Chordsmen win regional contest
La Crosse’s Coulee Chordsmen barbershop chorus won its division in a regional competition last weekend in Mankato, Minn. The 25-strong Chordsmen topped three other choirs to advance to next fall’s district competition in Appleton.
Free presentation highlights anti-smoking efforts
A free presentation titled “Young Lungs at Play: A Community Conversation” will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the South Side Neighborhood Center at 1300 S. Sixth St.
Freedom Honor Flight: Korean War vet rescued the wounded
FOUNTAIN CITY, Wis. — At age 87, Gordon Abts of Fountain City remembers rescuing and tending to wounded U.S. soldiers early the morning of May 7, 1952 in Korea, for which he received a Silver Star for gallantry.
School board rejects TCI purchase
The La Crosse Board of Education voted Monday to reject the $2.25 million purchase of the TCI Architects building.
Commission denies permit for sober facility, approves demolition of Rose Street homes
The La Crosse Plan Commission denied a request Monday to allow a sober-living facility on Caledonia Street and approved the demolition of two Rose Street properties after a pair of public hearings.
La Crosse to amend TID for Roosevelt project
The city of La Crosse took a step Monday toward amending its tax incremental finance district to accommodate the proposed Roosevelt school project.
Officials question study on Gundersen profit
A new report labeling the former Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse as the most profitable hospital in the country needs an asterisk before it goes into the record books — because statistics don’t always tell the whole story.
'Clueless' crew confounds competition at Riverfront fundraiser
Add another caution to the ancient admonition to beware of Greeks bearing gifts: Heads up when your competition is a team called “Clueless.”
Board eyes La Crosse City Hall enhancements
La Crosse City Hall could get a bit of a facelift within the next few years after the Board of Public Works voted Monday to move forward with the design of a remodeling project and directing the mayor’s office to…
La Crosse County Circuit Court felonies
Sean Smith, 47, of 508 Winnebago St., was charged Monday with possession of meth and carrying a concealed weapon, both as a repeat offender. Smith had 0.2 grams of meth and a knife on Friday, according to the complaint.Gregory Loftus,…
Prescribed burn in Hixon scheduled for Tuesday
The La Crosse Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has scheduled a prescribed burn late Tuesday morning in Upper Hixon Forest.
Bald eagles find home in refuge around northeast Iowa
LANSING, Iowa — An area in northeast Iowa has become a home for bald eagles as numbers of the predatory bird continue to grow around Lansing.
20-year-old killed in Allamakee County crash
A 20-year-old Dorchester, Iowa, man was killed Sunday in a one vehicle crash in Allamakee County, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
Roads closed for half-marathon this weekend
La Crosse drivers should prepare for traffic delays and closures this weekend for the Festival Foods Grandad Half Marathon, which kicks off at 4:30 p.m. Friday with the cycling and running time trials.
Xcel to proceed with community solar projects in La Crosse, Eau Claire counties
Despite lower than anticipated initial interest, Xcel Energy is poised to go forward with two community solar gardens in western Wisconsin.
Human waste pollutes some Wisconsin drinking water
Experts say Wisconsin needs tougher laws to protect resource from contamination by sewage and septic waste; state says it is reviewing landspreading rules.
