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Police, bystanders rescue three from Black River
La Crosse police need the public’s help finding two boaters who created a wake on the Black River Monday that caused a fishing boat to capsize before officers and several others helped pull three people from the water.
Diocese of Winona's Richard Colletti resigns after details of 30-year-old sexual contact emerge
WINONA, Minn. — Monsignor Richard Colletti has resigned his positions with the Diocese of Winona as vicar general and chancellor.
Winona church official resigns after details of 30-year-old sexual misconduct emerge
WINONA, Minn. — Monsignor Richard Colletti has resigned his positions with the Diocese of Winona as vicar general and chancellor.
City, WisCorps to offer summer youth jobs program
The city of La Crosse announced a youth summer jobs program Thursday that aims to put kids to work improving public spaces and run-down properties.
Holmen police: Driver of 1934 Chevrolet Roadster killed while racing other vehicle on Hwy. 53
The driver of a 1934 Chevrolet Roadster was killed Wednesday afternoon in Holmen while racing another vehicle.
Input sought on master plan for La Crosse area blufflands
A master plan for preservation and recreational enhancement of the La Crosse area’s blufflands has been talked about for 20 years, according to Charlie Handy of the La Crosse County Planning Department.
Staff at Henry Vilas Zoo review facility safety following gorilla incident at Cincinnati Zoo
The zoo will start testing some new safety ideas next week.
Transportation secretary: I won't request major tax, fee hikes
MADISON — Wisconsin Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb said his forthcoming budget request to Gov. Scott Walker will not propose major tax or fee increases — a move Gottlieb acknowledged would delay highway expansion projects and upkeep of all but the…
Humane Society adoption event, fundraiser Sunday
The Coulee Region Humane Society is offering an adoption event and fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Dairy Queen, 4200 Mormon Coulee Road.
Heartland series marathon June 10 in Sparta
SPARTA — The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce and Sparta Parks and Recreation are hosting a Heartland series marathon June 10 in Evans Bosshard Park.
Coldwell Banker River Valley acquires Winona franchise
La Crosse-based Coldwell Banker River Valley, Realtors on Wednesday acquired the Winona Coldwell Banker franchise from Bob Skeels and Jonelle Moore, who have operated it as Coldwell Banker Skeels/Moore & Associates.
Heads up: Follow the order for money
With all due respect, and at the risk of being misinterpreted as blasphemous, I am tempted to suggest that Jesus’ tirade at the money changers in the Temple doesn’t hold a beeswax candle to my outrage at the money changers…
Bike Week broadens appeal, adds events
The Wisconsin Bike Fed has added events to its annual Bike Week and scheduled it later this year -- Saturday through June 12 -- in hopes of catching more bicycle-friendly weather.
Stolen rifles recovered year later in Crawford County stream, sheriff's office says
A half-dozen rifles stolen from a Soldiers Grove home in July of 2015 were fished out of a Crawford County stream after an angler hooked one of the rifles a few days earlier.
Crash closes northbound lanes of Hwy. 53 in Onalaska
Both northbound lanes of Hwy. 53 in Onalaska near Hwy. OT are closed because of a crash. Authorities estimate the highway will reopen about 5:45 p.m.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felony cases
The following people appeared in La Crosse County Circuit Court:
More rain in the forecast
Don't let two days of sunny weather fool you: The shooting gallery of showers isn't over yet.
Records show veteran called Kind, others before death at Tomah VA
Records released as part of a Senate committee investigation into opioid over-prescription and abuse of authority at the Tomah VA show a Marine veteran made dozens of calls to law enforcement agencies — and one to Congressman Ron Kind —…
Area district attorneys seeking re-election
The top prosecutors in La Crosse and surrounding counties all are seeking re-election this fall.
City rec concerts back for the summer
The La Crosse Recreation Department is back this summer with two free concert series offering music at the South Side Neighborhood Center and the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center.
