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Drunken driver hits home near West Salem
Criminal charges are pending against a drunken driver who crashed into a town of Hamilton house early Sunday and injured one person, according to the La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department.
Aldo Leopold weekend celebration set for Feb. 27 and 28
La Crosse area environmental organizations have planned events for the state’s Aldo Leopold weekend Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28. This event is part of the “Linked to the Land” serie…
City, county reach pact on Lot C
The city council cleared the way Monday for La Crosse County to sell its Lot C in downtown La Crosse for a proposed $68 million development.
Cart system for trash fosters more recycling in La Crosse
La Crosse residents apparently have embraced the new automated trash collection system that gave each household carts for their refuse and recyclables, with the city almost doubling in the fir…
City, county have agreement on Lot C
The city council has accepted a "memorandum of understanding" with La Crosse County that should clear the way for a proposed $68 million development in downtown La Crosse.
Wisconsin housing market off to slow start in 2015
The local housing market improved in January even as statewide home sales continued their 2014 skid into the new year.
La Crosse pastor labels Walker 'BadgerCare bully'
A La Crosse pastor, citing the faith-based imperative to care for the sick, castigated Gov. Scott Walker as a bully and branded his refusal to accept federal money to expand BadgerCare as “imm…
Drunken driver crashes into La Crosse County house
Criminal charges are pending against a drunken driver who crashed into a town of Hamilton house early Sunday and injured one person, according to the La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department.
Lack of snow closes county snowmobile trails again
La Crosse County snowmobile trails were closed again this morning, after being open for just three days in this season of sporadic snowfalls.
Vanderhei wins third pageant crown
Tianna Vanderhei, a 22-year-old University of Wisconsin-La Crosse senior from Wisconsin Rapids, was crowned Miss Madison-Capital City, topping nine other contestants in a pageant Sunday.
Snowmobiler injured in Vernon County crash
Alcohol likely contributed to a Friday crash that injured a snowmobiler in Vernon County.
Cadott woman committed to helping her pet survive without a tongue
CADOTT — It’s fair to say that Vanessa Meyer really loves her dogs. Now she’s going to prove it. Meyer’s dog, Doc, could need to be fed by hand for the rest of his life. That’s a chore Meyer w…
Union focuses on local in bid to rebuild influence
Four years after public school teachers lost their guaranteed spot at the bargaining table, Wisconsin’s largest teachers union has lost more than half its membership and its spending at the Ca…
DNR endorses groups' deer herd recommendations, despite CWD
MADISON (AP) — Advisory councils in nine Wisconsin counties whose deer are threatened by chronic wasting disease have recommended growing or mainta 5 ining their herds despite the advice of s…
Second fight over union rights comes to Wisconsin
MADISON (AP) — The fight over union rights returns to Wisconsin this week, four years after a debate that sparked massive protests and catapulted Gov. Scott Walker onto the national political …
Looking to gain crude, sand markets, CP expanding rail in Houston County
LA CRESCENT, Minn. – When construction equipment appeared next to the Canadian Pacific railroad tracks at Miller’s Crossing in January, sand mining opponents pounced.
Hometown history: Heileman Brewery stockhouse fire of 1950
THE WAY IT WAS: This old Tribune photo shows La Crosse firemen at the scene of a Feb. 24, 1950, fire which damaged the Heileman Brewery stockhouse (at left) in the 200 block of Winnebago Stree…
Looking to gain crude, sand markets, CP expanding rail in Houston County
LA CRESCENT, Minn. – When construction equipment appeared next to the Canadian Pacific railroad tracks at Miller’s Crossing in January, sand mining opponents pounced.
Wind chill advisory in place as temperatures fall
The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for the region through Monday morning because of dropping temperatures and gusty winds.
Extra Effort: Logan senior doesn't let fragile body stop her
Gao Hlida Lee’s daily lifestyle is somewhat akin to walking on eggshells because of a condition that makes her bones so fragile that they could fracture or bend easily.
