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Bill would make opting out of school tests easier
MADISON — Assembly Republicans moved forward Thursday with a proposal that would ensure that scores on statewide tests given to public school children this spring aren't used against teachers …
Bill Lueders: Have John Doe probes trashed the rule of law?
MADISON — Fox News called it a “series of terrifying raids” reportedly conducted as “a form of political retribution against supporters of Gov. Scott Walker.” Rush Limbaugh blamed “a corrupt D…
Hopes high, security tight as medical marijuana era nears
OTSEGO — It may be the best guarded greenhouse in Minnesota.
Kids learn from eagles tending eggs that will never hatch
The scene seems pathetic and admirable at the same time, a demonstration of commitment and futility — all centered on two rotting eggs.
League of Women Voters annual meeting May 18
The League of Women Voters of the La Crosse Area will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. May 18 at the Radisson Hotel.
Finance committee votes to raise park, camping fees
MADISON — Republicans on the Legislature's budget-writing committee approved higher state park admission and camping fees Thursday, brushing aside protests from Democrats that the proposal amo…
Humane Society recieve $70,000 bequest
A 1949 Logan High School graduate has given the Coulee Region Humane Society $70,288.76 through her estate.
UW-L students to scream to relieve finals stress
It’s the only time of the year UW-La Crosse librarians encourage people to be loud.
Chilsen invokes God's helping hand; Guard leader cites deity as his 'wing man'
Onalaska Mayor Joe Chilsen often looks to the heavens when he faces a vexing problem in the city of nearly 18,000.
Rohrer won't be permanent VA director
TOMAH -- The acting director of the Tomah Veterans Administration Hospital is not a candidate for the permanent position.
At the pumps on Thursday, May 7, 2015
Prices Thursday for a gallon of regular gas:
Onalaska's Chilsen notes God's helping hand at mayoral breakfast
Onalaska Mayor Joe Chilsen often looks to the heavens when he faces a vexing problem he needs to solve in the city of nearly 18,000.
Marsh work proceeds as legal case grinds on
Legal wrangling over whether the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources followed state statutes when it issued BNSF Railroad a permit to build a second line through the La Crosse River mars…
High schoolers honored for extra efforts
It’s not easy growing up. Just figuring yourself out can be hard for a teenager without adding in family, friends, schoolwork and the increasing responsibilities of young adulthood.
Online payment of city utilities advances
La Crosse residents could be able to pay water, sewer and stormwater bills online by September, officials with the city’s utilities said this week.
Oil train derailment prompts evacuation in North Dakota town
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — An official says a train was hauling crude from North Dakota's oil patch when it derailed and caught fire in a rural area of the state.
Birding and Nature Trail Walk
SPRING GROVE, Minn. -- The Norwegian Ridge Birding and Nature Trail Walk will be on Sunday in Spring Grove.
Migratory bird hike May 10 at Sugar Creek Bluff
FERRYVILLE -- The Mississippi Valley Conservancy and the Ferryville Tourism Council will offer a bird watching hike up Sugar Creek Bluff State Natural Area from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday.
ACA puts Onalaska district in tough spot
ONALASKA — A provision of the Affordable Care Act is forcing the Onalaska School District to take a hard look at the long-term care insurance benefit it offers employees. Discontinuing the inc…
