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GOP leaders announce new UW plan
MADISON — The co-chairman and another Republican member of the Legislature's powerful budget committee panel said Wednesday that they don't support giving the University of Wisconsin more inde…
Former teacher sentenced for molesting students
CALEDONIA, Minn. -- One of three girls molested by a former special education teacher at La Crescent Montessori Academy said she yearns for a life of a "normal" teenager and wishes people who …
Infectious disease drill tests Gundersen's emergency readiness
It probably won’t happen here, but what if Ebola raked the Coulee Region, or avian flu swooped down or SARS saturated the area with a lethal comeback?
Sunrise over Onalaska
The run of beautiful Coulee Region sunrises continues. Tribune reporter Mike Tighe caught this image this morning, clouds glowing on Onalaska’s horizon as a jet contrail traces the plane’s rou…
Burn bans issued in La Crosse, Vernon counties
The risk of fire is high as a dry air mass settles over the region, and several municipalities have banned open outdoor burning.
Walker aide quits after questioning Iowa's role in presidential campaign
DES MOINES, Iowa — An aide to Gov. Scott Walker's national political operation resigned late Tuesday after drawing heated criticism from the head of the Iowa Republican Party for questioning t…
Glitch hinders summer school enrollment
A server glitch frustrated parents looking to enroll their kids in summer school Monday.
Wisconsin lawmakers approve higher speed limit, booze sampling
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin drivers will be able to go faster in their cars, and snag free samples of hard liquor on their way home, under a pair of bills passed with bipartisan support in the Le…
Caregiver Coach Program works so well it gets another $100K for 2 years
A pat on the back for a job well done is all the more satisfying when it comes in the form of a $100,000 grant to stake a program for another two years.
Dayton wants to boost tax relief, school spending
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Dismissing a Republican push to fully reimburse Minnesota’s $1.87 billion surplus, Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton proposed a revised budget plan Tuesday he says would do more go…
Jerome Christenson: Life blooms and leaves, whether we tend to it or not
WINONA — The tulips are up.
Republicans: UW autonomy plan on 'life support'
MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to grant the University of Wisconsin System autonomy from state oversight and laws appears to be on “life support,” although his proposed $300 million cut is…
Obama proposal would gut taxpayer stadium subsidies
WASHINGTON (TNS) — If President Barack Obama has his way, the nation’s taxpayers would not help finance a new arena proposed for the Milwaukee Bucks professional basketball team.
Liquor, speed limit, testing bills move forward
GROCERY STORE LIQUOR SAMPLES: Mini-shots of hard alcohol could be offered to sample at Wisconsin liquor and grocery stores under a bill headed to Gov. Scott Walker for his likely signature. Th…
UW-L offers buisiness class
The UW-La Crosse Small Business Development Center is offering a Fearless Performance Management class to help businesses set goals and give productive feedback to employees. The course runs f…
Bill to recognize retired Guard members as veterans
U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn., joined two U.S. senators on Tuesday in introducing a bill that would honor as veterans National Guard and Reserve retirees who served more than two decades but don…
Farmer wins $2,500 for Boys and Girls Club
La Crosse County farmer Matt Manke has won $2,500 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse.
Literacy event to to focus on Ethiopia
The ninth Multicultural Children’s Literature Event from 4:30 to 6 p.m. March 26 at UW-La Crosse will focus on children’s literature, culture and life in Ethiopia.
Nonprofits can get $400 grants to promote positive discipline
Nonprofit groups that want to promote positive discipline can apply for $400 grants for educational activities during the week of April 27 to May 1, sandwiched around national SpankOut Day.
