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John Desmond taps big talent for project to save 'Julie Belle Swain'
Crew members that Chairman John Desmond recruited to be on the nonprofit Save the Julia Belle Swain's board of directors have skill sets that make them important cogs in the machine that is th…
UW-La Crosse might not see benefit from smaller budget cut
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse might not see any relief from the proposed reduction in funding cuts to the University of Wisconsin System.
Panel votes to cut University of Wisconsin $250 million
MADISON (AP) — The Legislature's budget-writing committee voted Friday to cut the University of Wisconsin's budget by $250 million and eliminate tenure protections for faculty from state law —…
New state scholarship promotes career and technical education
Josh Kuhse wants to become a paramedic.
Things That Matter: La Crosse Country Club postcard
Look for “Things That Matter” each week in the La Crosse Tribune, from the La Crosse County Historical Society.
Ben Bromley: Air waste just plane disgusting
BARABOO — We had to dodge raindrops at my birthday party this week, but one look at the headlines indicates it could’ve been much worse. At least my guests were merely wetted by rain, rather t…
Tuesday special on black and white cats
The Coulee Region Humane Society will offer discounted adoption fees for select cats on Tuesdays throughout June.
Minorities arrested at a higher rate than whites in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — An analysis released Thursday by the American Civil Liberties Union gives the most detailed picture yet of racial disparities in the treatment of low-level offenders by Minneapol…
Go, frog, go
Summit Elementary School fifth-graders and artist Mike Martino on Friday put the finishing touches on a sand sculpture of the school’s mascot.
GOP rejects stewardship freeze, approve DNR job cuts
MADISON — Republicans who control the Legislature’s powerful finance committee rejected Gov. Scott Walker’s plan Friday to freeze state land purchases but accepted his proposal to eliminate do…
UW System budget to be cut $250 million
MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed $300 million cut to the University of Wisconsin System would be reduced by $50 million, and tenure protections for faculty would be removed from state la…
Billy Graham grandson: Churches must practice what they preach on sexual abuse
Churches must practice what they preach regarding the scandal of child sexual abuse, according to a grandson of the famed evangelist known as America’s Pastor.
Bill and Linda Hoglund: Time in La Crosse was special
As we celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary and both retire after 40 years of active ministry, we are grateful to all who have enabled us to provide pastoral leadership with Crossroads United…
Mary and Dale Wetterling: Grateful for service at high school
As two of the community members who attended the 93rd annual Memorial Day observance May 22 at Central High School, we would like to thank the students and staff for honoring our veterans in s…
Jack Lydon: UW-L students were helpful
I’d like to thank the students and instructors at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse who are studying the movements and problems of people who suffer from Parkinson’s disease and other rela…
Jim Bantle: Section paid tribute to veterans
The family and friends of Russ Haas and Bruce Sims would like to thank Don and Roxanne Weber and the La Crosse Tribune for the special section that was published about these men on May 24. We …
DNR compromise allows marsh rail work to continue with protection for endangered species
Under public pressure, Wisconsin wildlife officials have come up with a compromise that will allow the BNSF Railroad to continue building a second track through the La Crosse River marsh while…
Walker’s science cuts may hinder efforts to halt walleye decline
MADISON -- Fond du Lac resident Mike Arrowood says he has begun to see fishermen from up north migrating south to find walleye.
Accused rapist's driving school stripped of license
TOMAH — A Tomah-based driving school is out of business.
Trehus challenges Davids in District 28B
SPRING GROVE, Minn. — Thomas Trehus announced Friday he will challenge 12-term incumbent Rep. Greg Davids, R-Preston, for the Minnesota House seat in District 28B.
