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Money & Politics: School choice group played major role in elections by exploiting other issues
MADISON — At a recent board meeting of the nonpartisan watchdog group Common Cause in Wisconsin, executive director Jay Heck mused, “I get the feeling that nobody remembers Scott Jensen anymor…
Blair-Taylor to dedicate new United Campus this weekend
With the completion of the Blair-Taylor United Campus this week, the district’s goal of a one-stop shop for students and parents will be fulfilled.
City set to appoint two new department heads
The directors of La Crosse’s Municipal Transit Utility and city finance are a step closer to being able to shed the “interim” tag after months of heading their respective departments without t…
County has new offer for Park Plaza
The partnership behind a planned $6 million to $8 million multi-unit housing development on Barron Island now has offered La Crosse County $600,000 for the adjacent and long-vacant Park Plaza …
'Wombs with a View' comedy duo stages Christmas show
La Crosse comedy partners Marsha Rubinelli and Sue Ann Davis-Mitley return to the stage at the Muse Theatre this month, promising big laughs and a healthy dose of Christmas spirit in their lat…
At the pumps on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014
Prices Thursday for a gallon of regular gas:
PERSON OF THE YEAR
As 2014 draws to a close, the Tribune is preparing to honor its 14th Person of the Year. Readers are encouraged to nominate someone they believe had a significant and positive effect on the co…
911 calls, investigator say student was trapped in elevator mechanism
FOUNTAIN CITY, Wis. — A Winona State University student died when she became trapped in the machinery of a food-service elevator, according to 911 calls obtained by the Winona Daily News and a…
Walker: Right-to-work law would be 'distraction'
MILWAUKEE (AP) — One day after a Wisconsin lawmaker promised to introduce right-to-work legislation, Gov. Scott Walker said the state Legislature should not take up the issue, calling it "a di…
Donated teddy bears offer comfort, information on rare disease
Pediatric patients at three area hospitals will be cuddling with teddy bears that not only comfort but also teach about an incredibly rare disease.
Few sparks at rail crossing hearing
The state’s railroad regulators hosted a relatively quiet public hearing Wednesday on BNSF Railway’s request to alter three street crossings as part of its proposed second track through east L…
Riverfront looking to provide warmth for the holidays
Warm hands, feet and heads are something many of us take for granted.
States sue of Obama's immigration orders
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is leading a 17-state coalition that includes Wisconsin suing over President Barack Obama’s recently announced executive actions on immigration, arguing in a lawsuit…
Allison Geyer: SCOTUS and the future of Internet speech
On this week’s episode of “things that seem too weird to be true,” U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts raps some Eminem lyrics from the bench.
One in 10 struck from homicide jury for racial bias
Attorneys winnowed the potential jury pool Wednesday in advance of Mitrel Anderson’s homicide trial, scheduled to begin next week.
Knox cousin gets 15 months in prison in crack cocaine case
MADISON -- A Stoddard man was sentenced Wednesday in federal court to 15 months in prison for selling crack cocaine in the La Crosse area last year.
Firefighters battle apartment blaze in La Crescent
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — Firefighters from four departments battled a fire Wednesday afternoon at an apartment complex at at 78 N. Third St.
Update: PSC chairman may attend public hearings
The chairman of Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission now says he may attend some of the public hearings next week on a proposed high-voltage power line between Holmen and Madison.
Jerome Christenson: Internet killed the local porn store
WINONA, Minn. — It looks like Winona’s porn store is about to lock up for good.
