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'Lawful use of deadly force' in shooting Robinson, DA says
MADISON -- Madison Police Officer Matt Kenny will not face criminal charges for fatally shooting 19-year-old Tony Robinson, District Attorney Ismael Ozanne said Tuesday.
Jerome Christenson: An elegy for a place where everyone knew your name
Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name... — “Cheers” theme
US has become notably less Christian, major study finds
WASHINGTON (TNS) — The U.S. has become significantly less Christian in the last eight years as the share of American adults who espouse no systematic religious belief increased sharply, a majo…
Three to compete for Fairest of the Fair title
WEST SALEM -- Three young women will compete in the La Crosse County Agricultural Society's 2015 La Crosse Interstate Fairest of the Fair contest, starting at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the La Cros…
North Side bar destroyed by fire
The La Crosse Fire Department is investigating what caused a blaze that destroyed the Railyard Bar and Grill late Monday.
Abrahamson makes detailed case to remain chief justice
MADISON — Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson, in her most detailed and lengthy argument to date, said in a court filing Tuesday that her colleagues on the court have no legal a…
Minnesota firm to fill care gap for hundreds of workers, clients
Hundreds of employees of GeminiCares long-term care services throughout Wisconsin view Pastors Aderonke and Michael Mordi as angels for saving their jobs and their clients’ peace of mind.
Humane Society rummage sale Friday, Saturday
The Coulee Region Humane Society will host its annual Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the shelter’s location, 911 Critter Court in Onalaska.
UW-L recognizes distinguished alumni, students
Five University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduates were named the university’s top alumni for 2015, and six graduating seniors were recognized for their academic achievement Friday during the Al…
DNR: Elk loss disappointing but not unexpected
Wildlife officials are optimistic about the re-introduction of elk to western Wisconsin despite the loss of nearly a fifth of the first animals brought to Jackson County this spring.
Early morning fire strikes North Side bar
The La Crosse Fire Department is investigating what caused a blaze that destroyed the Railyard Bar and Grill late Monday.
Officers honored during National Police Week
Twelve La Crosse police officers will be honored during a ceremony at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center, 1433 Rose St., as part of National Police Week.
La Crosse's trivia league crowns another champ
They call it “trivia,” but for the 14 teams gathered May 2 at La Crosse’s Arterial Bar and Grill, the answer to the final bonus question was far from trivial. Some serious money — as much as $…
Minnesota jury hears opening statements in right-to-die case
HASTINGS, Minn. (AP) — Prosecutors said Monday they'll prove that a national right-to-die group assisted in the 2007 suicide of a 57-year-old Minnesota woman who suffered from years of chronic…
Backroom budget talks continue with a week left for deal
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Legislature faced a weeklong sprint to wrap up a budget Monday as top lawmakers continued meeting in private to hash out a deal that appears no closer than a week ago.
Drunken falls cause more deaths than drunken driving in Wisconsin
Alcohol-related falls now kill people at nearly twice the rate of drunken driving in Wisconsin.
UW faces uncertain future as Legislature tinkers with budget
The future for tenure and shared governance in the state isn't altogether clear, and recent comments have revealed a deep disconnect between university staffers and top Republican lawmakers.
5 Kentucky elk brought to Jackson County die of tick-borne disease
MADISON (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says five elk recently transferred to the state from Kentucky have died from a tick-borne disease.
City won’t wait to fix Isle la Plume boat ramp
The damaged and now-closed La Crosse Municipal Boat Landing has been declared a public emergency so an estimated $33,000 in repairs can begin this week rather than be sent out for bids.
