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UW-L looking to cut vacant positions, grow enrollment to bridge budget cuts
No layoffs and no outsourcing.
New Barron Island plan questioned
La Crosse officials have questioned why a proposed development on Barron Island has changed from two buildings with a mix of housing to a single structure with 70 apartments, nearly two dozen …
Jerome Christenson: The elephant in the kitchen
It’s hard to think of a circus without elephants.
Talking traffic: Transportation planning process kicks off tonight
State transportation officials will kick off a year-long planning process today with the first in a series of meetings designed to determine La Crosse’s transportation needs and palatable solu…
McKesson to close La Crosse warehouse, costing 70 jobs
San Francisco-based McKesson Pharmaceuticals will close its La Crosse distribution center, which employs about 70 workers, in May 2017, according to the company.
Transgendered folk artist focuses on music to define herself
Namoli Brennet may have outed herself as transgendered in “Boy in a Dress,” the title of her first CD in 2002, but she relies on her music more than her gender identity to define herself.
VA investigation finds 'unsafe medical practices' at Tomah VA
Results of a preliminary investigation into allegations of over-medication at the Tomah VA found "unsafe medical practices."
Holmen man jailed on $500,000 for homicide
A Holmen man charged in his girlfriend’s March 1 death is jailed in La Crosse County on a $500,000 cash bond.
Huebsch: No bias on high-voltage project
As a new member of the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, West Salem resident and former state Rep. Mike Huebsch will help decide whether to allow the construction of a controversial high-vo…
Two injured in Houston County crash
Two people was seriously injured Saturday morning when a car drove into a ditch in Houston County and caught fire, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
BRF business owner says he's expanding in Minnesota
MADISON — A Wisconsin business owner upset over enactment of a right-to-work law and other policies says he is expanding in Minnesota because the economic policies there are more conducive for…
DOT pumps brakes on South Avenue plan
The state Department of Transportation will slow down on potential changes to South Avenue so it can better determine what the most acceptable options might be for one of the more well-travele…
Weber Center to host second 'Forks & Corks'
The second “Forks and Corks” event will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts, 428 S. Front St. Admission is $35 per person, and you must be 21 to attend.
Humane society to offer classes for kids
The Coulee Region Humane Society will offer Pawz Academy, an animal education program for children ages 8 to 13 who are interested in learning about the responsibilities of pet ownership and h…
Weight restrictions in effect on county roads
Seasonal weight restrictions began Monday on a number of La Crosse County roads. Signs are in place so drivers know which roads are affected.
Hixon trails closed until further notice
Trails in lower and upper Hixon Forest, including the Human Powered Trails, will be closed until further notice to avoid damage during the spring thaw.
Lawmakers calling for new oil train rules
In the wake of several recent rail disasters, lawmakers in Wisconsin and Minnesota are calling for new measures to improve oil train safety.
Artifact show at mall Saturday
The Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center will conduct its free annual artifact show from 10 a.m to 5 p.m Saturday at Valley View Mall.
Tickets remain for Holocaust speaker
Nearly 100 overflow tickets still are available to hear from Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss, a childhood friend of Anne Frank.
La Crosse area residents sue to block BNSF expansion
A group of concerned citizens is challenging the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ decision to allow BNSF Railroad to build a second set of tracks through the La Crosse River marsh.