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Walker sees 'gaps' in 2016 GOP field
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Wednesday that he is seriously considering running for president because he sees gaps in the field of likely Republican candidates, and that he doesn…
Prosecutor: 'He could have easily killed either one of these officers'
Felony charges are pending against a man recently released from prison who tried to attack a La Crosse police officer with a knife Tuesday afternoon.
Walker plans to keep K-12 funding 'largely intact'
MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker said Wednesday that he plans to keep funding for Wisconsin’s public schools “largely intact” in the state budget he will release next week, even if he’s proposing c…
Local jobless rate ticks up in December; labor market continues long-term improvement
The local unemployment rate made its usual uptick in December, though the job market continued to show improvement over 2013.
AnchorBank to sell Viroqua branch to Royal Bank of Elroy
AnchorBank announced Tuesday that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its Viroqua branch to Royal Bank of Elroy.
Police department reviews use of force in standoff
A La Crosse police officer who used less-than-lethal force to coax an armed suicidal man into surrendering after a 2½-hour standoff Nov. 20 at the North Side Walgreens did not violate departme…
New program aimed at fostering start-up businesses
A local nonprofit agency has launched a program aimed at guiding prospective entrepreneurs through the process of developing a new business or product line.
Charges pending after man swings knife at La Crosse officer
Felony charges are pending against a man recently released from prison who tried to attack a La Crosse police officer with a knife Tuesday afternoon.
Walker forms group to boost possible 2016 bid
MADISON, Wis. — Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced Tuesday that he formed a political organization to help boost a potential 2016 presidential run, the first concrete step toward…
Fountain City man featured in reality show about Mississippi River
Rivers have always been a fundamental part of Matthew Mohlke’s life.
Dayton boosts education in $42 billion budget
ST. PAUL — Gov. Mark Dayton released a $42 billion budget Tuesday that puts a heavy emphasis on education for the youngest Minnesota residents, leaving advocates for nursing homes, local gover…
UW System critic blasts governor's autonomy plan
MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to give the University of Wisconsin System more freedom would allow it to impose unchecked tuition increases and potentially price students out of college, o…
UW-L officials, local legislators condemn proposed education cuts
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse chancellor Joe Gow said Tuesday that increased autonomy for his campus would not make up for more than a decade of state disinvestment in higher education.
Bremer completes Eastwood acquisition
WINONA -- On Friday, Eastwood Bank in Winona closed at regular business hours. This week, it opened as Bremer Bank.
Jerome Christenson: The lingering shadow
Seventy years ago Auschwitz was revealed to the world.
Wisconsin governor proposes plan to help fund Bucks arena
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Scott Walker on Tuesday proposed using $220 million in bonds that would be funded by projected growth in income taxes from NBA players to help build a new arena for the Milwau…
Shilling to re-open La Crosse office closed in 2011
Sen. Jennifer Shilling will open a La Crosse office later this week, marking the first time constituents have had an office in the 32nd Senate District in nearly four years.
La Crosse man reported missing
WISCONSIN DELLS — Wisconsin Dells police are looking for a La Crosse man missing since Sunday.
