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Wish granted: Teen to meet Boston Bruins
WEST SALEM -- The thing about Jimmy Bjorkman is “he has a lot of heart,” according to his hockey coach and lifelong neighbor Marvin Lehmann.
High wire act: lineman use helicopter to string CapX2020 transmission project
FOUNTAIN CITY, Wis. — The temperature was hovering around 12 degrees Thursday morning as Cody Cannon hovered about 140 feet above the ground.
Bill Lueders: Election mailing tied to senator
Politics is not for the faint-hearted. It’s a rough-and-tumble sport that delivers hard hits and leaves deep resentments, especially during elections.
High school dance teams set for Saturday's state meet
A number of area high schools will be represented at Saturday’s annual Wisconsin Association of Cheer and Pom Coaches State Dance Championship, which takes place at the La Crosse Center.
United Way reaches campaign goal
With only a day to spare in the campaign, the Great Rivers United Way was able to surpass its fundraising goal for 2014-2015.
Western collecting donations for students impacted by Tuesday house fire
Western Technical College has started collecting donations for students impacted by the house fire Tuesday evening on La Crosse Street.
Onalaska man sentenced to probation, jail for child pornography
Michael Abbott admitted Thursday that he contributed to the abuse of children.
La Crosse Area Day to hold charity competition
A local charity representative will have the chance to throw out the first pitch at the La Crosse Area Day at Miller Park on June 25.
West Salem senior to host health fair
WEST SALEM — West Salem High School senior Mariah Arneson will host a Healthcare Fair from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday at the high school library.
Walker harnessing deep donor network in presidential bid
It was not yet 8 a.m. on a recent Sunday morning, but a crowd of heavyweight GOP donors was gathered on the back patio of Carl and Jimmy Westcott’s desert vacation home to hear from Scott Walker.
Pedestrian struck on city's North Side
A pedestrian is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car Wednesday evening in North La Crosse.
Walker backtracks from striking 'truth' from UW System charter
MADISON — Facing a massive backlash, Gov. Scott Walker retreated Wednesday from a proposal to wipe out language at the foundation of the Wisconsin Idea — the long-cherished principle that the …
Opposition grows to Walker's plans for roads, UW, schools
MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker’s budget proposal is helping to unite Republicans and Democrats — in opposition to it.
No fast or slow lanes for Internet? New rules proposed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Declaring the Internet critical for the nation, a top U.S. regulator on Wednesday proposed an unprecedented expansion of federal power to ensure providers don’t block or slow…
Walker backs off removing 'Wisconsin Idea' from UW mission
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker abruptly backed off Wednesday from a contentious plan to eliminate the University of Wisconsin System’s public service mission statement known as the “Wiscons…
Vintage snowmobiles aren't your father's sleds
Spectators at the Pro Vintage Racing Snowmobile Races at Lake Neshonoc might recognize a few of the models from their childhood, but organizer Adam Degenhardt said they shouldn’t expect the sn…
Onalaska starts planning for big Mayo project
Onalaska city officials don’t know exactly what kind of project is coming from Mayo Clinic Health System, but they know it’s big and they want to be ready.
Kind gives whistleblower names to VA investigator, urges 'gather as much information as possible'
Veterans Affairs officials looking into allegations of overmedication and a culture of intimidation at the Tomah VA Medical Center won’t have to rely solely on media reports and hospital leaders.
Man gets life sentence in killing of Minnesota officer
HASTINGS, Minn. (AP) — A man convicted of killing a police officer in the Twin Cities last summer was sentenced Wednesday to spend the rest of his life in prison.
Local doctors tell presidential candidates to butt out on medical advice
Presidential wannabes should stick to politics and stay out of the medical field instead of questioning the need for life-saving vaccines, according to two La Crosse doctors.