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Sparta man charged in La Crosse, Monroe County robberies
A Sparta man confessed to robbing a North Side tavern with an air gun and pistol-whipping several patrons, according to court records.
Groundbreaking for $1.3M Poage Park project
The former Hood Park will officially begin its transformation Friday under the name of a La Crosse man who became the first black American athlete to medal in an Olympic games.
Amid tensions, Fountain City mayor calls for 'happy' meetings
FOUNTAIN CITY, Wis. -- Concerns over management and operation of city government are swirling in Fountain City, with the city’s mayor calling for peace and positive attitudes at council meetings.
Caution: Patience required ahead -- Big Winona bridge detour to begin Tuesday
WINONA, Minn. -- Drivers headed into Winona on the interstate bridge should prepare for a big detour beginning Tuesday.
Supervisors OK $43M in borrowing; O'Malley gets four more years
The La Crosse County Board on Thursday authorized $43.45 million in bonding for three projects, with more than half paying to remake a downtown bank into the new County Administrative Center a…
Walker takes another step toward presidential run
MADISON — Stepping closer to an all-but-inevitable White House bid, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has created a “testing the waters” committee that allows him to raise money for a presidential campaign.
Kids can build solar ovens
HOUSTON, Minn. -- Houston Nature Center is hosting a program for kids to build their own solar ovens from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Wrench thrown in Onalaska waterfront funding plan
ONALASKA — An amendment to the state budget could scuttle a new plan to finance the first phase of improvements at Onalaska’s Great River Landing.
Feeding our Feathered Friends next week
HOUSTON, Minn. -- The Houston Nature Center will presents Feeding our Feathered Friends, a children's program, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Judge rules in favor of Campbell overpass ordinance
A federal judge struck down a lawsuit challenging a town of Campbell ordinance that bans speech-related behavior on the pedestrian bridge spanning Interstate 90.
Scofflaws beware: Cutting through alleys to avoid Third Street gridlock could cost $124 fine
Frustrated drivers who are using alleys in downtown La Crosse to dodge the traffic jam on Third Street could face the additional annoyance of a $124 fine.
Public safety, convenience top concerns as RR looks to add track
About two dozen people packed a City Hall conference room Thursday afternoon to voice concerns about everything from trains blocking streets to the increasing volume of hazardous material movi…
Public safety, convenience top concerns as RR looks to add track
About two dozen people packed a City Hall conference room Thursday afternoon to voice concerns about everything from trains blocking streets to the increasing volume of hazardous material movi…
At the pumps on Thursday, June 18, 2015
Prices Thursday for a gallon of regular gas:
Campbell negotiating with chief candidate
The Campbell Town Board is negotiating with a candidate to become the town’s next police chief.
No wrongdoing determined in Tomah death
TOMAH — A Department of Veterans Affairs investigation has found practitioners acted appropriately when treating a 74-year-old veteran who died at the VA Medical Center in Tomah.
Former Packers QB Bart Starr took part in stem cell trial
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr is participating in a clinical trial using stem cells as a possible treatment for strokes.




