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Neil Duresky: Response was caring, professional
Response was caring, professional
Walker blames GOP legislators for at on open records law
MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker pointed the finger at Republican lawmakers Friday on a widely criticized proposal to curtail Wisconsin’s open records laws, calling it “a huge mistake” that didn’t …
TCI to close doors; design-build firm files for receivership
La Crosse construction firm TCI plans to close its doors by the end of 2015 after nearly 40 years in business.
'It’s not the lake’s fault'
With its unmatched clarity and depth, Jackson County’s Lake Wazee is the Midwest’s premier site for scuba divers, drawing more than 1,000 divers each year.
PSC: Work can resume on power line
State regulators on Friday gave power-line contractors the go-ahead to resume construction of a portion of a high-voltage transmission line near Holmen.
Jackson County sheriff has sketch from skull found in 1978
BLACK RIVER FALLS — A forensic artist has created a computer-assisted image of an unidentified homicide victim found in 1978 in the town of Knapp.
Bull riding thrills Winona County fair-goers
The most dangerous eight seconds in sports: That’s the way many people refer to the sport of bull riding.
Backed by Winona sponsors, Father and son paddle headwaters to home
WINONA, Minn. -- Casey Barfels and his 12-year-old son Carson crouched over their resupply boxes, squinting in the bright Thursday morning sun at Levee Park.
Council chooses new member for UW-L campus
Elaine Anderson has been selected to represent the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus area on the La Crosse Common Council.
Honda Motorwerks hosts benefit for cancer patient
Honda Motorwerks will host a benefit for Michael Bey of La Crosse from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at 500 S. Fourth St. in downtown La Crosse.
Regents pass budget to absorb $125 million in state cuts
MADISON -- The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Thursday approved a budget that will absorb the first year of deep cuts in state aid to higher education and reduce funding fo…
UW-L sees largest increase in lean year; science building gets OK
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will see one of the largest budget increases of any University of Wisconsin System campus next year, up nearly $3.9 million.
Vocal excellence: Dale Warland singers return to Beethoven Festival
WINONA, Minn. — The Minnesota Beethoven Festival is known for bringing the very best in classical music to Winona: As Managing Director Ned Kirk puts it, “(excellence) is always where I start,…
Semicolon symbolizes continuance for La Crose woman
Kelley Kienlen of La Crosse was awestruck when she read about Project Semicolon on Facebook.
Wisconsin a step away from 20-week abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans moved within a step Thursday of banning non-emergency abortions at or beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy after the state Assembly approved the prohibition and s…
Reflections of a trout whisperer
VIROQUA — As far back as Jay Thurston’s memory stretches, his life has been running through a trout stream.
Man planned to assassinate president with a slingshot
MADISON -- Brian Dutcher, who was arrested by the Secret Service for making written and verbal threats to kill President Barack Obama during his visit to La Crosse last week, planned to carry …
La Crosse police sergeant selected as Campbell police chief
La Crosse police Sgt. Drew Gavrilos is the town of Campbell’s new police chief.
Doyle urges Walker to reject IRIS, Family Care changes
State Rep. Steve Doyle is calling on Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker to reject a part of the biennial budget that the governor himself proposed to eliminate one health care program and switch anot…
