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Fugitive claims he can't walk -- then leads Winona officers on chase
WINONA, Minn. -- A Wisconsin fugitive unsuccessfully tried to leg out an escape from Winona police late last week after briefly claiming to be paralyzed, according to court documents.
Wisconsin GOP poised to make state 'Red to the Roots'
Wisconsin Republicans aim to get to the grass roots of politics in La Crosse this weekend, using their state convention to cultivate a Badger State that's “Red to the Roots for 2016.”
'Take Back Day' aims to collect, dispose of prescription drugs
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is sponsoring Take Back Day, a special collection of prescription drugs deposited in the seven drop boxes in La Crosse County by Friday.
Fire that destroyed North Side building started on stovetop
Food left cooking on an unattended stove caused a fire late Monday that destroyed a North Side building that housed the Railyard Bar and Grill and four apartments.
Man charged in child porn case pleads not guilty
WHAT WE KNEW: La Crosse County prosecutors charged Corey Hershey, 38, of Holmen with three counts of possession of child pornography after authorities discovered sexually explicit images of ch…
Granddaughter rules the remote
There oughta be a law requiring all TV remotes to be universal — in practice instead of just by label — from here to Mars and back.
Skateboarder struck, critically injured
A teen skateboarder was critically injured Wednesday after being struck by a vehicle at Fifth and Market streets, officials said.
Oil industry challenges rules meant to stop train explosions
BILLINGS, Mont. — The U.S. oil industry has filed a court challenge to new rules aimed at reducing the risk of catastrophic accidents involving crude moved by rail, following a string of fiery…
State agency: MTM failed Medicaid patients
MADISON — A company in charge of providing transportation to doctors’ appointments for low and moderate income people in Wisconsin was late or never showed up thousands of times in less than a…
La Crosse County raises total cost for shifting offices
La Crosse County officials now estimate it will cost $22.1 million to renovate the Associated Bank building into its new administrative center, construct an addition on the Health and Human Se…
'Lawful use of deadly force' in shooting Robinson, DA says
MADISON -- Madison Police Officer Matt Kenny will not face criminal charges for fatally shooting 19-year-old Tony Robinson, District Attorney Ismael Ozanne said Tuesday.
Jerome Christenson: An elegy for a place where everyone knew your name
Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name... — “Cheers” theme
US has become notably less Christian, major study finds
WASHINGTON (TNS) — The U.S. has become significantly less Christian in the last eight years as the share of American adults who espouse no systematic religious belief increased sharply, a majo…
Three to compete for Fairest of the Fair title
WEST SALEM -- Three young women will compete in the La Crosse County Agricultural Society's 2015 La Crosse Interstate Fairest of the Fair contest, starting at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the La Cros…
North Side bar destroyed by fire
The La Crosse Fire Department is investigating what caused a blaze that destroyed the Railyard Bar and Grill late Monday.
Abrahamson makes detailed case to remain chief justice
MADISON — Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson, in her most detailed and lengthy argument to date, said in a court filing Tuesday that her colleagues on the court have no legal a…
Minnesota firm to fill care gap for hundreds of workers, clients
Hundreds of employees of GeminiCares long-term care services throughout Wisconsin view Pastors Aderonke and Michael Mordi as angels for saving their jobs and their clients’ peace of mind.
Humane Society rummage sale Friday, Saturday
The Coulee Region Humane Society will host its annual Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the shelter’s location, 911 Critter Court in Onalaska.
UW-L recognizes distinguished alumni, students
Five University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduates were named the university’s top alumni for 2015, and six graduating seniors were recognized for their academic achievement Friday during the Al…
DNR: Elk loss disappointing but not unexpected
Wildlife officials are optimistic about the re-introduction of elk to western Wisconsin despite the loss of nearly a fifth of the first animals brought to Jackson County this spring.
