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La Crosse woman sentenced to probation in Applefest theft case
The former treasurer of La Crescent’s Applefest was sentenced Monday to five years on supervised probation after she admitted stealing money from the community organization.
DA to rule on Madison officer-involve shooting today
MADISON — A prosecutor is set to announce Tuesday whether a white police officer will face charges for killing a young unarmed biracial man in Madison. A few things to know about the case ahea…
Hometown History: Service Transfer & Storage Co. building in 1938
THE WAY IT WAS: A 1938 bird's-eye-view of the Service Transfer and Storage Co. building with several company trucks parked at the loading dock. Located at 434 Third St. S., this building was e…
Interstate Fair to offer online entries
Planning is in full swing for the La Crosse Interstate Fair, which will run July 15-19, and the exhibitor entry forms are now available.
Bill Colclough, longtime UW-L professor and administrator, retires
After 35 years as a professor, administrator, and community volunteer and leader, Bill Colclough is looking forward to his retirement.
A Republican scramble to stand out
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Republicans making their pitch to be the party’s 2016 presidential nominee aimed to out-do each over the weekend in arguing that President Barack Obama is a failed leader.
Rummage Along the River offers 70 miles of stuff
FERRYVILLE — Rummage Along the River is a 70-mile series of garage sales that winds along Hwy. 35, Wisconsin’s Great River Road, on Friday and Saturday — with stops in Stoddard, Genoa, the Bad…
Logan senior focuses on global education
Logan High School senior Kendall Fowler has a passion to be a global citizen.
For Goodness's Sake for Sunday, May 10, 2015
Administered by La Crosse County, the For Goodness’ Sake program provides donated household goods to the needy. The phone numbers listed are for local agency contacts, not the person in need.
Walker defends troubled state economic development agency
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Gov. Scott Walker said Saturday that his troubled economic development agency "absolutely" has been a good steward of taxpayer dollars.
Walleye worries dart just below the surface as walleye season opens
MILLE LACS LAKE, Minn. -- Curt Kalk has harvested walleye from Mille Lacs every spring since he was 9, when he'd pull gill nets with his grandfather and uncles.
Records show ditching Wisconsin Idea was no accident
MADISON -- Gov. Scott Walker's budget office was prepared to defend removing the University of Wisconsin mission statement, known as the Wisconsin Idea, from state law, according to newly rele…
Ho-Chunk to issue own license plates
BLACK RIVER FALLS — The Ho-Chunk Nation has been given the green light to take control of vehicle registration and license plates for members who live on trust lands.
Local hospitals prepping for geriatric generation
As more than 75 million baby boomers leap into their retirement years, local hospitals are geared to providing geriatric care to help older people maintain their independence.
Memories of moms, breakfasts and Coney Islands
Several Coulee Region mothers responded to the Tribune’s request for reminiscences about the best Mother’s Days of their pasts — and their expectations for the future:
UW-L grad ready to make a difference
Not everyone has held public office. But even fewer can say they held public office while still in their teens.
Open-air markets
Lovers of fresh produce and flowers straight from the farm or garden have a pair of downtown La Crosse alternatives on Saturday mornings.
Mom in sandwich generation keeps home fires burning while caring for own mother
Mary Ellen McCartney recalls the moment it dawned on her that she is enveloped in an evolutionary generation that hearkens back to a simpler time for families, even as they cope with modern co…
