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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.
Gig city: 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.
DNR warns of extreme fire risk in region
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources warns that the western half of the state is under extreme fire danger.
Father of Minnesota boy charged with 2nd-degree murder
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Citing cellphone location data and an inquiry about increasing life insurance coverage, prosecutors charged a Minnesota man on Tuesday with killing his 10-year-old son who h…
Neighbors Day desperately seeks volunteers
The 2015 Neighbors Day needs help in helping out. Lots of help. The La Crosse Jaycees have a record-high 200 requests to do yard and other outside cleaning Saturday for residents who can’t do …
Taxes: by the numbers
Today is the deadline to file state and federal tax forms for 2014.
Hwy. 108, C switch stays on track
The swap of state Hwy. 108 and county Hwy. C will move forward after the state agreed that La Crosse County does not need to meet certain standards when it takes responsibility for the other s…
Hike up Miller's Bluff set for Saturday
The Mississippi Valley Conservancy has organized a hike up Miller Bluff from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18.
UW-L economists host discussion on income inequality
Faculty in UW-La Crosse’s Economics Department will host a conversation about income inequality at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, in 1309 Centennial Hall on the UW-L campus.
UW-L spring show to feature work of graduating seniors
Eleven UW-La Crosse graduating seniors will showcase their best work in the annual spring Senior Exhibition.
Kleefisch boosts Walker budget, admits rumblings for changes
Gov. Scott Walker’s $68.4 billion biennial spending plan is “a great budget” for economic and government reform, says Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, who also acknowledges bipartisan demands to ch…
Holmen school district announces forum for administrator finalist
Holmen School District officials have set a public forum for people interested in learning more about a finalist for the district administrator position.
UW-L chancellor blasts proposed cap on tuition
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow doesn't see the value in Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to cap tuition at UW System campuses to the rate of inflation.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felonies
Candice Bluebird, 29, of 1906 S. 30th St. was charged Monday as a fugitive. Bluebird is wanted in Minnehaha County, S.D., for drug and theft charges, according to the complaint.Todd Joint, 29,…
Road construction prompts Airfest cancellation
The U.S. Airforce Thunderbirds won't be coming to La Crosse this summer, as Deke Slayton Airfest has been canceled.
