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Utility work on Second Street means heavier traffic on Third and Fourth
How do you figure out just how popular Second Street is as a bypass around La Crosse’s downtown?
Wis. Supreme Court says prosecutor's successful appeal violated defendant's rights
MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday reversed an appeals court decision ordering a La Crosse man to be sentenced for a seventh drunken driving conviction when he had only pleaded gu…
City allows Stein Haus to keep outdoor music
The bands will play on at the Stein Haus for at least another year despite a neighboring couple’s persistent complaints the noise drives them from their Grand River Station apartment in downto…
La Crosse man convicted of assault, child pornography
A jury Friday convicted a La Crosse man of molesting and filming a 4-year-old child and possessing child pornography.
Business leaders to get private meeting on transportation plan
Local business leaders and transportation officials engaged in a controversial traffic study are planning a private meeting outside the public input process.
Public forum on crime set for Wednesday
Community members can voice their concerns about neighborhood crime and share ideas to curb it during a public forum on Wednesday.
Iowa man injured in watercraft crash near Lansing
LANSING, Iowa — A Waukon man was injured Wednesday afternoon when the personal watercraft he was operating on the main channel of the Mississippi River collided with another near Lansing, the …
UW-L activity study seeks volunteers 55 and older
An associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking volunteers for a physical activity study of people 55 and older who have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment.
Sparta tavern robbed at gunpoint
SPARTA -- Sparta police are looking for a man who robbed the Wayside Tavern on West Wisconsin Street late Thursday.
Walker's not-so-secret weapon: The Bradley Foundation
WASHINGTON — During the run-up to the recall election to kick Scott Walker out of office in 2012 as Wisconsin’s governor, a host of conservative media and public-policy organizations pushed back.
Farnam Street rail crossing closing Friday
Farnam Street at the BNSF Railway crossing between 28th and 29th streets will be closed temporarily to traffic Friday for utility work needed to prepare for installation of a second line of tracks.
Salvation Army seeks canteen volunteers
Former La Crosse Police Chief Ed Kondracki remembers the first time he saw one of The Salvation Army’s mobile canteens, which are deployed to provide food to emergency workers during fires, fl…
At the pumps on Thursday, June 11, 2015
Prices Thursday for a gallon of regular gas:
La Crescent picks Pine Island principal for superintendent job
LA CRESCENT — The La Crescent-Hokah School Board has chosen a Pine Island, Minn., principal to be the district’s next superintendent after Ron Wilke left the job for the same position at Water…
Aspen Dental slates free care for veterans
Aspen Dental practices will provide free care to veterans from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 27.
Man sentenced to jail, probation after La Crosse police pursuit
A judge Thursday gave a man who led police on a 2½-mile chase at nearly 100 mph his “last chance” and sentenced him to six months in jail and five years on probation.
Nicotine poisonings jump among young kids; Health officials warn of dangers
Armed with data showing a big jump in nicotine poisonings of children, Minnesota health officials are warning of the dangers of concentrated liquid nicotine found in electronic cigarettes.
French Island fire fouls air; residents asked to stay inside
Town of Campbell residents are asked to stay inside this morning after an early morning fire on Bainbridge Street left the area with poor air quality.
GOP bill would kill Wisconsin's Legislative Audit Bureau
Republican lawmakers on Monday were circulating a bill that would replace Wisconsin’s independent Legislative Audit Bureau, saying inspectors within state agencies could prevent problems befor…
