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Jerome Christenson: Life blooms and leaves, whether we tend to it or not
WINONA — The tulips are up.
Republicans: UW autonomy plan on 'life support'
MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to grant the University of Wisconsin System autonomy from state oversight and laws appears to be on “life support,” although his proposed $300 million cut is…
Obama proposal would gut taxpayer stadium subsidies
WASHINGTON (TNS) — If President Barack Obama has his way, the nation’s taxpayers would not help finance a new arena proposed for the Milwaukee Bucks professional basketball team.
Liquor, speed limit, testing bills move forward
GROCERY STORE LIQUOR SAMPLES: Mini-shots of hard alcohol could be offered to sample at Wisconsin liquor and grocery stores under a bill headed to Gov. Scott Walker for his likely signature. Th…
UW-L offers buisiness class
The UW-La Crosse Small Business Development Center is offering a Fearless Performance Management class to help businesses set goals and give productive feedback to employees. The course runs f…
Bill to recognize retired Guard members as veterans
U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn., joined two U.S. senators on Tuesday in introducing a bill that would honor as veterans National Guard and Reserve retirees who served more than two decades but don…
Farmer wins $2,500 for Boys and Girls Club
La Crosse County farmer Matt Manke has won $2,500 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse.
Literacy event to to focus on Ethiopia
The ninth Multicultural Children’s Literature Event from 4:30 to 6 p.m. March 26 at UW-La Crosse will focus on children’s literature, culture and life in Ethiopia.
Nonprofits can get $400 grants to promote positive discipline
Nonprofit groups that want to promote positive discipline can apply for $400 grants for educational activities during the week of April 27 to May 1, sandwiched around national SpankOut Day.
Hours ticking away to sign up for Minutes in Motion
Gundersen Health System’s ninth annual Minutes in Motion starts Monday, and you still can register to join nearly 3,000 people who have signed up for the daily physical challenge.
Hunting and fishing groups oppose cutting DNR scientists
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation and several other groups together claiming to represent 200,000 sportsmen on Tuesday urged the state Legislature's budget committee to reject Gov. …
Walker revved to ride Harley on New Hampshire campaign trail
As much as Gov. Scott Walker revels in riding his Harley throughout Wisconsin, he says he also is revved to roar his Road King around another state: New Hampshire — the first primary state in …
School choice group requests data on La Crosse students
In February, the La Crosse School District received what Superintendent Randy Nelson described as a unique request.
Mitrel Anderson charged with drunken driving
A man acquitted in a fatal stabbing at Kwik Trip in June 2013 was arrested early Monday for drunken driving.
Dayton's diss of ad campaign backfired, Wisconsin tourism head says
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton’s slam of a Wisconsin tourism campaign as “idiotic” backfired on the Gopher State governor, says Wisconsin Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett.
Neighborhood advocates: South Avenue needs ‘road diet’
Several community leaders are calling for a change in the state’s potential plans for South Avenue, promoting a design that would reduce the number of lanes rather than widen the well-used rou…
Xiong died of cold water drowning
A 27-year-old fisherman recovered Friday from the Mississippi River in downtown La Crosse died of an accidental cold water drowning, La Crosse County Medical Examiner Tim Candahl said Monday.
Methodist church to serve potato bar
Faith United Methodist Church, 1818 Redfield St., will serve a potato bar from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Music will be provided by the Bluff Country Mudcats. Tickets cost $9 and $4 for child…
La Crosse County Circuit Court felonies
Shannon Lockington, 35, of 3013 S. Marion Road, was charged Monday with third-offense operating with a restricted control substance with a minor in the vehicle and possession of THC and paraph…
