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At the pumps on Thursday, April 16, 2015
Prices Thursday for a gallon of regular gas:
Bangor bridges pass inspection
BANGOR — Bangor’s two rail bridges received stamps of approval Thursday after a preliminary inspection by the Canadian Pacific Railway Department of Bridge Maintenance.
Tomah VA to cut urgent care hours
Citing staff shortages, the Veterans Administration is cutting overnight hours at its urgent care clinic in Tomah.
Suspects in Tomah homicide due in court Friday
TOMAH — Two suspects accused of killing a Tomah man are expected to return to Monroe County this week.
Statewide tornado drill a 'go' for this afternoon
The National Weather Service says all Wisconsin offices are a "go" for today's statewide tornado drill.
CenturyLink expands high-speed internet service to La Crosse
Internet provider CenturyLink announced Wednesday that it is offering 1 gigabit service to customers in La Crosse, promising significantly faster service than currently available.
Rates to rise for public area at landfill
The cost for the public to take items to the La Crosse County landfill will go up May 4, a reflection of the growing use seen as communities cut back on what they will collect curbside.
Low-lying dams drown hundreds of unsuspecting victims
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — For the better part of a century, submerged dams were workhorses of the American heartland, harnessing the power of rivers to run grain mills, generate electricity and …
Hundreds of dogs sickened by flu
MADISON — A canine flu outbreak has sickened many dogs in the Midwest, and veterinarians are cautioning pet owners to keep their dogs from going nose-to-nose with other four-legged friends.
Green Bay greats hang out with Packers fans
Former Green Bay Packers and NFL Hall of Famers Jerry Kramer and Dave Robinson were among the stars who visited Spring Brook Assisted Living on Wednesday in Onalaska as part of the team's spri…
'Entopreneurs' feed growing appetite for edible insects
SAN FRANCISCO — They hop. They crawl. They squirm. And they could be coming to a dinner plate near you.
Appleseed to perform classic comedy 'The Nerd'
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — Don’t let anyone fool, comedy’s no laughing matter.
Wisconsin prison guard fired for harassing inmates
The state Department of Corrections quietly terminated a correctional officer in 2014 for sexually harassing prison inmates, according to records obtained following the filing of a lawsuit.
Converting DNR board to advisory council removed from budget
MADISON — Lawmakers removed a clause from Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed state budget on Wednesday that would have stripped the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ board of its…
Confession of a drunk driver
This is Day 16 of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving national campaign in its run-up to PowerTalk 21 on April 21, encouraging parents to talk to their children about drinking.
Tim Kotnour to head State Bank Financial
State Bank Financial has a new leader. Timothy J. Kotnour was elected president and CEO of the bank, and Wednesday was his first day on the job.
UW-L ultimate race challenge pushes sexual assault awareness
An ultimate race will help UW-La Crosse students advocate and show their support for sexual assault awareness.
Income tax reciprocity deal could be near for Wisconsin, Minnesota
Wisconsin and Minnesota revenuers could be close to settling a feud and making tax time easier for workers who cross state lines to get to their jobs.
