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Pursuit ends when suspect loses prosthetic leg
A Taylor, Wis., man who led authorities on an 11-mile pursuit Tuesday through La Crosse and Trempealeau counties surrendered when he lost his prosthetic leg trying to outrun police, according …
With county approval, Dresbach sewer facility plans flow again
WINONA, Minn. — The Dresbach sewer facility plans are back on course.
Republicans still far apart on school report cards bill
MADISON — Public school teachers, superintendents and administrators spoke out Wednesday against a bill that would force failing public schools to close and reopen as independent charters.
Walker proposes combining agencies in first State of the State in second term
MADISON -- Gov. Scott Walker called for combining government agencies in the first State of the State address of his second term Tuesday.
House again backs Walz bill to lower vet suicide rate
WASHINGTON — For the second time in five weeks, the U.S. House has approved a Tim Walz-sponsored bill aimed at reducing a suicide epidemic that claims the lives of 22 military veterans every day.
Jerome Christenson: No one's god condones death and terror
A dozen or so people were killed in Paris, apparently because some other people didn’t like what they’d been printing.
Honig’s Gifts to close by end of February
A going-out-of-business sale began Tuesday at one of downtown La Crosse’s oldest stores, Honig’s Gifts and Heritage Gallery at 531 Main St.
U of Minn students examine sex consent policy
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Student leaders at the University of Minnesota are examining a rule that would require students to give some form of “yes” before having sex.
City utility bills could go online
La Crosse is moving toward having city water, sewer and stormwater utility bills available online for viewing or payment, joining the trend of handling accounts electronically.
Bill would remove federal protections for wolves in Wisconsin, Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — Several members of Congress are preparing legislation to take gray wolves in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Wyoming off the endangered list in an attempt to undo court decisi…
MVC, hospitals set snowshoe walks in conservancy
The Mississippi Valley Conservancy and La Crosse’s two hospitals are inviting people to don snowshoes for free guided hikes through the MVC wetlands.
Got flu? UW-L doc wants to try drug on you
Dr. Brian Allen is looking for a few healthy people — except for the fact that they must have started having flu symptoms within the previous 48 hours.
Honig’s Gifts to close by end of February
A going-out-of-business sale began today at one of downtown La Crosse’s oldest stores, Honig’s Gifts and Heritage Gallery at 531 Main St.
Peace vigil service Wednesday in La Crosse
Christ Episcopal Church in La Crosse will hold a peace vigil and service Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in response to last week’s terrorist attacks in France and a recent attack on a school in Pakist…
In La Crosse, vouchers a big boost for private school students
Beneficiaries of the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program for the first two years in La Crosse have overwhelmingly been the families of private school students.
Beaches Corner Classic Tractor Club to be honored at Midwest Farm Show
Running the Midwest Farm Show has always been a family affair for Steve Henry.
Democrats say Walker too distracted by presidential ambitions
MADISON -- As Gov. Scott Walker prepares to give his fifth annual State of the State address tonight, Democratic leaders say he’s already more focused on running for president than governing W…
Kind calls on VA to investigate Tomah opiate prescriptions
A Wisconsin Congressman is calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs to investigate allegations of rampant opiate prescriptions to veterans being treated for post-traumatic stress at the T…
Thompson to step down as Gundersen CEO; replacement expected by June
Dr. Jeff Thompson announced Monday that he will step down as CEO of Gundersen Health System, continuing until a replacement is found, possibly by June.
