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Legislators criticize budget cuts, urge UW-L community to speak out
Local legislators did not pull any punches in their criticism of Gov. Scott Walker’s approach to higher education at a legislative forum held Friday afternoon on the University of Wisconsin-La…
Past state American Legion commander to speak on national campaign
Denise Rohan, past commander of the Wisconsin American Legion, will speak about her campaign to be national commander at 3:45 p.m. today at the Roy L. Vingers American Legion Post 52 in La Crosse.
Sen. Baldwin wants Justice Department review of Tomah VA
MADISON, Wis. — Sen. Tammy Baldwin has asked for the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate three deaths and reports of prescription drug abuse at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Things That Matter: Homemakers Club quilt
An organization like the Homemakers Club in Barre Mills was a part of the fabric of rural communities, building relationships and creating ties that broadened women’s lives beyond their famili…
Mary Kastenschmidt: Thanks for help with Mindoro dinner
The Mindoro Area Outreach Team would like to thank everyone who attended the fifth annual community dinner.
Hillcoat named Firefighter of the Year
Newly designated Lt. Jim Hillcoat has become the first recipient of the La Crosse Firefighter of the Year award.
Labor group endorses Doyle for judge
The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO Central Labor Council on Friday endorsed La Crosse County Family Court Commissioner Gloria Doyle for circuit judge.
Two accused of stealing hundreds of items from La Crosse library
Criminal charges are pending against two people accused of stealing hundreds of movies, CDs and books from the La Crosse Public Library.
Woman in custody in fatal Necedah shooting
NECEDAH, Wis. (AP) — A 21-year-old woman is being held in a fatal shooting in Necedah.
Bill Lueders: Complaint says mailings were illegal
Let’s start with the obvious: The fliers mailed to voters in four Oneida County Board races last spring were, like many political communications, overstated and arguably unfair.
Bitterly cold Valentine's Day night ahead
The warmth of Valentine’s romance will not be enough to prevent one of the coldest nights of the winter Saturday.
At the pumps on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015
Prices Thursday for a gallon of regular gas:
Friday the 13th brings legends, fears, afflictions
Editors’ note: This story initially ran on Jan. 13, 2012, and we found it worth a second look — if only to refresh readers’ memories on the scientific term for fearing Friday the 13th.
Council says yes to hotel design
Developers got the final green light Thursday on plans for a new Fairfield Inn and Suites just north of the Cass Street bridge in La Crosse.
Obama signs Walz's suicide prevention bill into law
WASHINGTON (AP) — Acknowledging the struggles of the nation’s veterans, President Barack Obama on Thursday signed legislation authored by Minnesota U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, intended to reduce the h…
Walker opens door to extending UW tuition freeze
MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker said Thursday that he would be open to extending a tuition freeze at the University of Wisconsin System beyond the next two years as he is currently proposing, offe…
Federal offices to close on Presidents Day
Federal government offices will be closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day. The post office will be closed, and mail will not be delivered. City, county and state government offices in L…
Governor appointee sworn in as judge; rival nets law enforcement nod
Candice Tlustosch was sworn in Thursday as a La Crosse County Circuit judge, while another of the candidates vying for the seat received a key endorsement.
United Way remembers past, looks to future at 65th annual meeting
With a more than 65-year history to draw on, Great River United Way executive director Mary Kay Wolf highlighted her organization's past accomplishments while looking to the future at its annu…
