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Chicago man, 21, identified in Wisconsin River drowning

Thu, 05/28/2015 - 8:00am
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (AP) — Police have identified a Chicago man whose body was found in the Wisconsin River near Wisconsin Dells after he had gone missing.

2 men walk away from small plane crash at Superior airport

Thu, 05/28/2015 - 7:00am
SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) — Two men have walked away from a small plane that crashed at Superior's Bong Memorial Airport.

Officials hope Vikings stadium park's planned feature will jump start fundraising

Thu, 05/28/2015 - 6:00am
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A city council member hopes the amenities of a new Minneapolis city park in front of the Minnesota Vikings stadium will help jump start fundraising.

Walker asks for supporters' opinions on national issues

Thu, 05/28/2015 - 12:00am
MADISON — In another sign of his likely presidential campaign, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday asked his supporters to fill out a survey seeking their opinions on a variety of nationa…

Committee approves repeal of prevailing wage

Thu, 05/28/2015 - 12:00am
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s prevailing wage law, supported by the construction industry and opposed by conservative Republicans, would be repealed under a bill passed Wednesday by an Assembly …

Civil Air Patrol open house May 30

Thu, 05/28/2015 - 12:00am
The La Crosse Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 2906 Fanta Reed Road, on the east side of the La Crosse Municipal Airport.

Mike Tighe: Running for prez is big, hairy deal

Thu, 05/28/2015 - 12:00am
I realize that harping about Hillary Clinton’s pantsuits is old news. And critiquing her hairdos is a tad sexist, because male politicians’ coiffures seem to get a pass.

Mental health group presents annual Iris Awards

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 9:00pm
The La Crosse County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, presented Iris Awards to several people and one company for their efforts to help people and families affected…

Wisconsin farmers wrapping up spring planting

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 8:00pm
Good weather allowed Wisconsin farmers to keep up a heady pace for field work last week, a pace slowed by the rain during the long Memorial Day weekend.

Swantz new leaders of parking board, wants to tackle big issues

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 7:50pm
La Crosse city council president Dick Swantz took over Wednesday as head of the Municipal Parking Utility Board with an eye toward tackling bigger issues rather than getting bogged down in wha…

Special cat adoption Saturday

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 7:30pm
ONALASKA -- The Coulee Region Humane Society will offer a special donation drive and adoption event from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the shelter, 911 Critter Court.

Onalaska raises more than $10,000 for Pre-K riders

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 7:00pm
The sun was shining Wednesday morning as kids in Northern Hills Elementary’s pre-kindergarten classes played with their new toys.

UW-L Summer Band sets Friday evening concert on campus

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:49pm
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Summer Band will hold its first concert of the summer at 7:30 p.m. June 5 on the lawn behind the Center for the Arts on campus.

Winona County busts three for seeking prostitute

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:30pm
WINONA, Minn. — Some legally sanctioned false advertising landed three men in the Winona County Jail on Tuesday.

US Bank yields four falcons

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:00pm
Anyone who has been forced to pick their way across a downtown La Crosse sidewalk splattered with pigeon poop should throw a thank you toward the top of the US Bank building.

Driving school instructor faces sexual assault charges

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 5:00pm
MAUSTON -- The owner of a Tomah-based driving school is accused of sexualing assaulting one of his driving students.

Local unemployment at 16-year low for April

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 4:00pm
The La Crosse area posted its lowest April unemployment rate last month in more than 15 years.

Local unemployment at 16-year low for April

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 4:00pm
The La Crosse area posted its lowest April unemployment last month in more than 15 years.

Plans take shape for La Crosse Center additions, renovation

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 12:00am
The La Crosse Center would add a second ballroom on its northwest corner, with a bridge over Front Street and steps into Riverside Park, in the latest version of potential renovation plans for…

Small Business Connect Breakfast is June 4

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 12:00am
ONALASKA -- An educational seminar focusing on small business finance basics will be from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Altra Federal Credit Union’s Operation Center, 1700 Oak Forest Drive.

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