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Freedom Honor Flights set for May 2, Oct. 17
A Freedom Honor Flight will take 80 veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit war memorials on May 2, marking the La Crosse organization's 15th flight.
Social Justice Stations link present-day problems to Jesus' suffering
The Franciscan Spirituality Center will host its annual Justice and Peace Stations of the Cross from 10 a.m. to noon Good Friday through downtown La Crosse.
BNSF upgrading rail bridges near Stoddard
STODDARD, Wis. -- BNSF crews are working around the clock to replace one of two rail bridges south of Stoddard that are more than 100 years old.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felonies
Chad Brewer, 40, of 223 N. Eighth St. was charged Tuesday with three counts of felony bail jumping and obstructing officers, all as a repeat offender. Brewer violated his bond three times in M…
Pastor denies sending threatening, expletive-laced email to blogger
A La Crosse pastor denies emailing to a Milwaukee blogger an unprintable assessment of her view that society would be better without police. The personal email account of the Rev. David Wendt,…
La Crosse County offices are closed on Good Friday
Some offices will be closed Friday, which is Good Friday, and many businesses also will be closed Sunday for Easter.
One killed in Jackson County fire
A 76-year-old man died in an apartment fire early Tuesday, according to the Jackson County Sheriff's Department.
Area students advance in music competition
On Saturday at Viterbo University, 181 La Crosse-area music students participated, and the following 47 qualified for the state-level Wisconsin Music Teachers Association Badger Competition, w…
UW-L students join statewide public history effort
The big sunfish in Onalaska. The “Simpler Time” sculpture of children and their dog greeting boats at Riverside Park. A metal 1960s Wisconsin National Farmers Organization sign. They’re all ob…
Investigation: Official retaliated against sand mining foes
CALEDONIA, Minn. — An independent investigation has found a southeast Minnesota zoning official used his power to retaliate against people who opposed frac sand mining.
Education foundation gives out $18,000 in grants
Hamilton Elementary School’s connection to healthy food and nature will continue to grow, thanks to a $1,264 grant from the La Crosse Public Education Foundation.
UW-L administrator eyes seat on La Crosse school board
A University of Wisconsin-La Crosse public relations specialist has thrown his hat in the ring this year, looking to displace one of three incumbents running for the School District of La Cros…
Altra Federal Credit Union Easter Egg Hunt Saturday
Altra Federal Credit Union will host their annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at their Operations Center, 1700 Oak Forest Drive, Onalaska. The event is free and open to the public. Registration a…
UW-L administrator eyes seat on La Crosse school board
A University of Wisconsin-La Crosse public relations specialist has thrown his hat in the ring this year, looking to displace one of three incumbents running for the School District of La Cros…
Congressional panel hears emotional testimony, grills VA on Tomah opiate use
TOMAH — Family members who lost loved ones at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center and whistleblowers who lost their jobs trying to curb the over-medication of veterans urged lawmakers on…
City bills to shovel sidewalks draw protests
A stronger push in La Crosse to enforce having sidewalks cleared within 24 hours of a snowfall this winter has earned the city more money but also an earful of protests Monday about the crackdown.
La Crescent to start planning process
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — The La Crescent Planning Commission will begin the process that will result in a new comprehensive plan for the city during a meeting at 7 p.m. today in the Prince of Peac…
Whistleblowers, families ask for accountability at Tomah VA
TOMAH — Whistleblowers and family members of veterans who died at a Tomah Department of Veterans Affairs medical center say they want lawmakers to enforce accountability and reform the hospital.
Career Fair features employers, key agencies
People who want to start or advance a career will have all the resources they need under one roof Tuesday.
