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Coroner: 19-year-old killed by officer shot in head, torso
MADISON, Wis. — A 19-year-old biracial man who was unarmed when killed by a white Madison police officer was shot in his head, right arm and torso, according to preliminary autopsy reports rel…
Former La Crosse teacher pleads guilty to misdemeanor prostitution charge
WINONA, Minn. — A 59-year-old former La Crosse teacher pleaded guilty Thursday to a misdemeanor charge of attempting to hire an adult prostitute putting an end to a four-day trial in Winona Di…
David J. Marcou: Grateful for help with ailing father
My dad, David A. Marcou Jr., 83, passed March 8 in peace, but first he and Rose, my mom, celebrated their 65th Valentine wedding anniversary.
Dianne Seyler: Thanks for help with fundraiser
The La Crosse/Epinal Committee would like to say merci beaucoup to everyone who supported our ninth annual Tour de France Wine and Cheese Tasting and Silent Auction fundraiser on March 10 at J…
Coming Sunday: Far-reaching impacts of 'Candy Land'
The effects of addiction have rippled far beyond the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center, which some veterans called “Candy Land” because doctors there had prescribed opiates so freely. Pati…
La Crosse man arrested in air conditioning unit thefts
Prosecutors Friday charged a La Crosse man with stealing air conditioning units or parts from La Crosse churches and businesses in November and December.
Send in Easter tales of resurrection and hope
The La Crosse Tribune would like to share your stories of resurrection and hope in your lives to be featured in the Easter Sunday edition.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felonies
Michelle Hess, 27, of 1808 Kane St., was charged Friday with possession of methamphetamine as a repeat offender. Hess had meth on Thursday, according to the complaint.Nicole Shafer, 26, of Ban…
Police: Tomah man died of homicide
TOMAH — Tomah police said Friday a man found dead Wednesday in a hotel room was the victim of homicide but revealed no other details of the crime.
Former La Crosse teacher pleads guilty to misdemeanor prostitution charge
WINONA, Minn. — A 59-year-old former La Crosse teacher pleaded guilty Thursday to a misdemeanor charge of attempting to hire an adult prostitute, putting an end to a four-day trial in Winona D…
Baldwin: ‘Mistakes were made’
An investigation commissioned by Sen. Tammy Baldwin found her office mishandled complaints about overmedication of patients at the Tomah VA Medical Center but did not violate ethics or activel…
Beitlich sentenced to 8 years in South Side beating
A Madison man was sentenced this morning to eight years in prison for nearly bludgeoned a man to death at a South Side La Crosse house in 2013.
Search underway for possible body in Mississippi River
A call about a body in the Mississippi River about 8 a.m. today has mobilized area rescue personnel.
UW-Eau Claire offers buyouts to older employees
MADISON — Staring down an expected cut in state aid of $7.6 million, UW-Eau Claire will offer buyouts to employees ages 55 and older who have been at the university at least five years, Chance…
Veterans say they've received good care at Tomah VA hospital
TOMAH — From their wheelchairs and church pews, veterans at a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in Wisconsin on Thursday night defended the embattled facility where they receive their care.
Viterbo gala to celebrate history of the arts
As part of its 125th anniversary celebrations, Viterbo University is hosting "A Place for Us: A Gala Celebration of the Arts at Viterbo” Saturday, March 21.
Bill Lueders: Candidates differ on funding, recusal
Here’s one difference, among many, between the two candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court on the April 7 ballot:
At the pumps on Thursday, March 12, 2015
Prices Thursday for a gallon of regular gas:
Beitlich sentenced to 8 years in La Crosse beating
Thomas Beitlich’s mind is protecting him for remembering the morning he almost killed a man, a judge said Friday.
La Crosse gears up for the Badger Exam
On March 30, the testing window opens for the Badger Exam, the state’s new Common Core State Standards aligned tests in math and English Language Arts for students in grades 3 to 8.
