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Group raising funds to spruce up cemetery
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…
Jackson County’s treatment court program on hold
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.
Wisconsin cutting as neighbors increase higher ed spending
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…
GOP lawmakers seek audit of family planning clinics
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…
State workers punished after curbing non-union elevator shop
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…
Bringing home the bacon: La Crosse County gets state's third largest piece of $2.4B federal procurement dollars
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…
Senate leader says he will have votes to pass right to work
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…
Money & Politics: Are higher per diems for lawmakers ‘outrageous’ or long overdue?
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…
Things That Matter: Bump paper fastener
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.
Salvation Army passes goal by more than $9,000
The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign beat its goal of $825,000 with room to spare before its final day today.
Wisconsin Gov. Walker previews likely White House theme
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…
Toni Asher: Pump House grateful for support
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…
Lot C sale to stretch into February
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…
Investigator visit to Tomah VA feels like déjà vu
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 …
Porath named Dairyland VP for power delivery
Dairyland Power Cooperative announced Friday the promotion of Ben Porath to vice president for power delivery.
Driver hurt in Jackson County semi crash
TOWN OF MANCHESTER -- A truck driver was injured early Friday morning when his eastbound semi-tractor and trailer left Interstate 90, crashed into the median and separated.
Holmen police offer $5,000 reward in burglary/arson case
HOLMEN -- The Holmen Police Deaprtment is offering up to a $5,000 reward for information about a burglary and arson case.
'Candy Land' nickname 'troubling,' VA official says
TOMAH -- A top Veterans Administration official said Friday that the Tomah VA Medical Center's reputation as "Candy Land" is "disrespectful" and "troubling."
Wisconsin hospitals target $960 million 'hidden health-care tax'
Wisconsin hospital officials are hoping to see a trio of actions in Gov. Scott Walker’s budget to help alleviate the so-called “hidden health care tax” that they say drains $960 million from b…