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City, state optimistic about launch of new transportation studies
City and state officials are optimistic that a pair of new studies will produce a regional transportation plan that will satisfy groups whose goals have long been at odds.
BNSF to spend $120 million on Wisconsin rail network
BNSF railway announced Thursday it will spend $120 million this year upgrading tracks in Wisconsin.
Small fire damages North Side house
The La Crosse Fire Department is investigating a blaze that damaged a North Side house late Wednesday.
Rescued blind dog who cheated death has tricks up his paws
Radar, a blind dog who was rescued from being euthanized as a pup, can teach some old dogs with sight a few tricks.
Lake Pepin ice thinner than normal
Lake Pepin ice, a bellwether of the spring shipping season, is significantly thinner than it was last year and almost three inches below the 17-year average.
Coroner: Alma man found in Mississippi accidentally drowned
The man found dead in the Mississippi River in Alma earlier this month accidentally drowned, according to preliminary findings.
Trempealeau County crash injures four
GALESVILLE — Three people remained hospitalized Wednesday after a two-car accident that happened Tuesday night on Hwy. 53 near Galesville.
Holmen father charged in death will return to Wisconsin
A Holmen father charged in the October abuse death of his 3-year-old daughter will return to Wisconsin to face felony charges.
Governor won’t budge on casino
MADISON (AP) — The Menominee Nation’s latest attempt at persuading Gov. Scott Walker to change his mind and approve the tribe’s plans for a Kenosha casino fell flat Wednesday after a police of…
Commissioners insert language to prohibit frac sand mining
CALEDONIA, Minn. — Wednesday was a victory for opponents of frac sand mining in Houston County.
City OKs revised Lot C agreement
The ball now is back in La Crosse County’s court regarding Lot C development. It remains to be seen whether county officials want to play under new terms.
House committee agrees to field hearing in Tomah on over-medication allegations
The House Committee on Veterans Affairs has granted a request from Wisconsin lawmakers to hold a field hearing in Tomah on allegations of over-medication of veterans at the VA hospital.
Guest lecturer to discuss origin of modern humans at UW-L
The origin of the human species is surprisingly complex. Humans have the genes of ancient Africans, Neanderthals and a mysterious population known as the Denisovans. Only a relative handful of…
Sparta sex offender gets 12 years for assault
A Sparta sex offender convicted of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl more than 20 years ago was sentenced Thursday to 12 years in prison.
Sheriff asks residents to lock doors after break-ins
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is reminding residents to lock doors after reports of break-ins in the Melrose and North Bend areas and Burr Oak in La Crosse County.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felonies
Anthony Shoemaker, 32, of 1513 Liberty St., was charged Tuesday with second-degree recklessly endangering safety and disorderly conduct as a domestic abuse offense. Shoemaker on Feb. 7 follow…
Public invited to shape transportation ‘vision’
La Crosse and a consultant will host a four-day planning marathon next week not just to gather public opinion for the state transportation study update this year but to develop a “vision” that…
Bradley touts bipartisan support in re-election bid
Politics need to stay out of the court system, Justice Ann Walsh Bradley said during a Tuesday visit to La Crosse.
Holmen father, girlfriend charged in toddler’s death
A Holmen father and his girlfriend beat a malnourished 3-year-old girl, subjected her to 10-hour timeouts and may have forced her to eat salt before her Oct. 31 death, according to court records.
Doyle, Barton emerge in primary
La Crosse County voters on Tuesday ousted a newly appointed circuit judge and sent a defense attorney and the family court commissioner ahead to the general election for a seat on the bench.