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Traffic alert: Hwy. 35 closed in Onalaska due to gas leak
A natural gas leak has forced the closure of Hwy. 35 near Troy Street in Onalaska. The leak was reported about 10 a.m. today, and authorities estimate it could take several hours until the highway can reopen.
Judge: BNSF permits valid for La Crosse River marsh expansion
A judge has determined state wildlife officials followed state law in issuing permits for BNSF Railway to build a second track through the La Crosse River marsh.
Firefighters rescue naked man from Iowa business' chimney
CARROLL, Iowa — Carrie Sapp teased her husband, Brad, about being afraid of ghosts when he said he heard someone whisper "get out of here" while he was sorting cans at his Iowa recycling business.
Former Winona County jailer accused of stealing nude photos from cellphones of inmates
WINONA, Minn. — A former Winona County detention deputy has been accused of using nude and nearly nude photos downloaded from cellphones owned by people booked into the jail as leverage to obtain additional photos from the subjects of the…
Board OKs landfill project
The robust economy and area construction boom have a downside. The county’s landfill is filling up faster than expected.
At the Pumps on Thursday, May 19, 2016
Prices on Thursday for a gallon of regular gas:
15th annual Riverside Family Fun Fair
The La Crosse County Convention and Visitors Bureau 15th annual Riverside Family Fun Fair will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday in Riverside Park.
Ericksons named 2016 Riverfest Commodore and First Mate
Being named the 2016 Riverfest Commodore and First Mate on Wednesday was a bit outside Dave and Barb Erickson's comfort zone.
La Crosse-Bantry group donates to counteract domestic abuse
The La Crosse-Bantry Friendship Association presented checks for $1,000 each to New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers in La Crosse and West Cork Women Against Violence in Ireland.
Mock fire, passenger ejector teach kids to guard safety
Despite the crackling sounds of a fire, the roar of a potential back draft and the screech of a smoke alarm, the dozen or so children didn’t panic, even though they were trapped on the second floor of a small…
Tyler Dahl, FCC moms compare notes in advance of $24,000 donation
Tyler Dahl and three young women exchanged parenting anecdotes and discussed the importance of community service during a brief meeting Wednesday at the Family and Children’s Center in La Crosse.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felony case
The following appeared in La Crosse County Circuit Court:
Duluth Trading Co. lights up a piece of downtown La Crosse history
A piece of La Crosse went back in time Wednesday as a Duluth Trading Co.-styled replica of am iconic rotating clock went up on the corner of the Doerflinger Building downtown.
Old Westerns were 'real TV' before reality hijacked tube
When it comes to choosing between the “Real Housewives of Wherever” and “Real Stories of the Highway Patrol,” the choice is black and white for me: Broderick Crawford wins hands down — er, hands up.
Madison-based Pacific Cycle recalls over 100,000 infant bicycle helmets
The recalled helmets were exclusively sold at Target stores.
Undiscovered burial mound found in Harper's Ferry
HARPER'S FERRY, Iowa — Officials at a national park in Harper's Ferry say new burial mounds could still be discovered after 70 years of numerous archaeological investigations on the grounds.
Two facing homicide charges in Sparta death
This story will be updated.
Bike board calls for greenways on 17th and King streets
King and 17th streets would see expanded bike facilities under a conceptual plan approved Tuesday by the La Crosse Bicycle-Pedestrian Committee following a public hearing.
Jerome Christenson: In politics and life, we have to stop counting on do-overs
Well, I smashed my green thumb again.
Jerome Christenson: In politics and life, we have to stop counting on do-overs
Well, I smashed my green thumb again.