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Professors urge UW regents to fight to keep tenure in state law
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Republican plan backed by Gov. Scott Walker to remove tenure for University of Wisconsin professors from state law has emerged as the latest battleground for public employee…
On tap: Big crowds and high drama at the WIAA state track meet
La Crosse welcomes 22,000 visitors -- including hundreds of the top athletes in the state -- today and Saturday for the annual WIAA track and field championships.
Dakota school families, staff reflect on charter's final day
DAKOTA, Minn. — Dakota Area Community School has been a part of Sue McNally’s family for decades.
From factory floor to luxury digs: Charmant hotel renovation transforming downtown landmark
Piece by piece, a downtown landmark is being transformed from factory to luxury hotel.
Dairyland Power courts solar developers
Dairyland Power is in the market for solar energy.
Two injured in I-90 rollover near Nodine
NODINE, Minn. — Two people were were injured Thursday morning when a car ran off Interstate 90 east of Nodine.
At the pumps on Thursday, June 4, 2015
Prices Thursday for a gallon of regular gas:
Hwy. 33 detour is back next week; Hwy. B next
Two construction projects starting this month will mean detours for drivers in and near La Crosse.
Retired educators announce scholarships
The following students were awarded $300 scholarships by the La Crosse Area Retired Educators' Association:
Student faces disciplinary action in Tomah lockdown
TOMAH — A student who left behind a drawing interpreted by local law enforcement as threatening will face disciplinary action.
June blood drives in La Crosse County
BloodCenter of Wisconsin will offer the following opportunities to give blood this month:
Problem drinking affects 33 million -- 14 percent of US adults
CHICAGO — Alcohol problems affect almost 33 million adults and most have never sought treatment, according to a government survey that suggests rates have increased in recent years.
New Prairie hospital to be unveiled Saturday
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN — The former Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital will cross the bridge to a new era of health care with the grand opening of its new facility Saturday.
Crime spree lands Winona man in prison
WINONA, Minn. — The man accused last December of of breaking into two vehicles, stealing a van, breaking into the Lewiston (Minn.) Veterinary Clinic, bringing some stolen items to a Lake Villa…
Madison chief: Officer cleared in shooting will patrol again
MADISON (AP) — A white Wisconsin police officer was exonerated Wednesday by an internal investigation into his fatal shooting of an unarmed 19-year-old biracial man, a move that follows prosec…
Officials tout 30-day plan for Tomah VA Medical Center
TOMAH — Department of Veterans Affairs officials Wednesday touted a 30-day plan for the Tomah VA Medical Center to improve procedures and the work environment.
Jackson County woman arrested in heroin overdose death
BLACK RIVER FALLS — A Black River Falls woman has been arrested for reckless homicide for allegedly providing the heroin that killed a man in February.
Woman who died in downtown fall had 0.24 alcohol level
An Iowa woman who died April 27 after a fall from a third-floor fire escape attached to a downtown La Crosse building had a 0.24 percent alcohol level, authorities said.
Rail safety advocates ask judge to stop marsh expansion
A group of rail safety and environmental advocates is asking a judge to temporarily halt work on a second BNSF track through the La Crosse River marsh until the court decides whether the railr…
Firefighters battle blaze at South Side storage units
TOWN OF SHELBY — Firefighters are battling a fire at an Edward's Storage Unit facility at 2806 S. 28th St. The fire was reported about 11 a.m. today.
