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TOWN OF SPARTA -- A Sparta man sustained non-life-threatening injuries Saturday when a tree fell on him while he was cutting firewood on his land in the town of Sparta.

TOMAH — Nicole Harbridge’s aunt taught her early that when a horse throws you, get back on and keep going.

Administered by La Crosse County, the For Goodness’ Sake program provides donated household goods to the needy.

BELOIT, Wis. (AP) — When you walk into the Handrich home in Beloit, chances are you’ll be greeted by a young puppy.

ONALASKA — Tom Skogen has a vivid memory of a long-ago Memorial Day. A Navy officer from Madison speaking at the ceremony said he was very impressed with the Onalaska Cemetery, the parade, the…

BLACK RIVER FALLS — Jackson County’s program to treat alcohol- and drug-related offenders is on hold for now, stuck without therapy services its participants need.

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MADISON -- Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget cut of $300 million to the University of Wisconsin System comes as other states, nationally and in the Midwest, have inched up funding for higher…

MADISON — A controversy that began with the audit of two family planning clinics serving low-income clients has escalated, as 32 Republican state lawmakers are calling for an audit of all such…

MADISON — A state regulatory agency’s investigation into complaints alleging that a non-union elevator service contractor was unfairly targeted led to two state employees being disciplined and…

What started in 1998 as an idea for a more effective way to provide healthcare to soldiers in the National Guard and Reserves has grown into a billion dollar business and made La Crosse County…

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said Friday there will be enough votes to pass a right-to-work bill in Wisconsin this session after the GOP majority gro…

In 2012, state Assembly leaders proposed raising the per diem payments for members who come to the Capitol on official business. The idea drew fire — one conservative blog called it “dumb, dum…

When he formed his company in 1905 as the Bump Paper Fastener Co., George P. Bump of La Crosse was convinced he’d make a million dollars on a stapler that didn’t require any staples.

The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign beat its goal of $825,000 with room to spare before its final day today.

WASHINGTON — Criticizing Washington as a city of power-hungry elites, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker on Friday offered a preview of his likely White House message between private job interviews w…

On behalf of The Pump House Regional Arts Center, I extend gratitude to everyone who helped make the second annual Pump House New's Year a stunning success. The exceptional volunteers and amaz…

The sale of Lot C in downtown La Crosse for a proposed $68 million housing, retail and office complex will not happen in January as planned, but La Crosse County officials say the delay should…

U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald dispatched a team of investigators to the Tomah VA Medical Center in Wisconsin this week to review patients’ charts and grill hospital staff …

Dairyland Power Cooperative announced Friday the promotion of Ben Porath to vice president for power delivery.