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Goodview standoff ends in arrest (copy)
GOODVIEW, Minn. — A 27-year-old man is in custody after a standoff with Goodview Police and Winona County Sheriff’s deputies Friday.
Slow on the draw? 911 caller complains of delayed response
A citizen complaint about lack of response from La Crosse police has drawn howls of protest online, but public safety officials say the situation was handled appropriately.
Man involved with dunking girl's head in toilet also facing felony charges
The husband of the Buffalo County woman accused of dunking a 6-year-old girl’s head into a toilet bowl to teach her a lesson, according to criminal charges, has now been charged as an accomplice.
Serial burglar sentenced to nine months jail, probation
One of four men accused in a string of 2013 burglaries on the South Side was sentenced Thursday to five years probation and nine months in jail.
Anderson trial juror: ‘You fear for your life, you go to the extreme’
The Mitrel Anderson trial was a difficult case because it involved a loss of life and another man fighting for his, one juror said.
2014 brings legal gay marriage to Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin's top story in 2014 was a historic one, as the state joined the ranks of those that allow gay marriage. But plenty of other headlines are worth remembering from the …
La Crosse Community Foundation honors Myrick Hixon EcoPark Board with new fund
The Myrick Hixon EcoPark may be no more, but the spirit of the organization will live on with the support of the La Crosse Community Foundation.
LADCO awards announced
Several awards were announced Thursday at the 43rd annual La Crosse Area Development Corp. annual meeting at which Sen. Ron Johnson was the keynote speaker.
Motorcycle crash changes couple's lives in 'split second'
Tina and Erik Christianson are taking an upbeat approach to crafting new lives in the aftermath of a motorcycle crash in July that forced the amputation of Tina's left leg and a metal rod in E…
Wisconsin traffic deaths heading for seven-decade low
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin is on track to record the lowest number of traffic fatalities statewide since 1943, transportation officials said.
‘The jury did the right thing today’
A La Crosse County jury on Thursday acquitted Mitrel Anderson of four different homicide charges in the 2013 fatal stabbing of DeMario Lee at a La Crosse gas station.
Wisconsin ranks 32nd in private-sector job growth
MADISON — Wisconsin ranks 32nd in private-sector job growth and lags behind the national average for the 12-month period that ended in June, according to the latest figures released Thursday b…
Board says yes to Park Plaza sale, landfill area purchase
The La Crosse County Board focused Thursday on land transactions, authorizing the sale of its long-vacant Park Plaza property while at the same time moving to acquire an empty house and acreag…
Salvation Army hopes to bank on another match day
Saturday will be The Salvation Army’s second match day this season, when individuals and businesses will sponsor various Red Kettles, matching up to $22,000 collected in La Crosse and Onalaska.
Jury finds Anderson not guilty in Kwik Trip homicide
Jurors today found Mitrel Anderson not guilty in the June 2, 2013, fatal stabbing of DeMario Lee at the Cass Street Kwik Trip.
Sen. Johnson criticizes Obama’s approach to Cuba
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson on Thursday criticized President Barack Obama’s push to normalize relations with Cuba, calling his approach “ham-handed” and questioning the president’s legal authority t…
Berger, Brekke accept Iverson Freking award with humility
The two recipients of the 2015 Iverson Freking Ecumenical Recognition Award expressed humility tinged with embarrassment over being honored for what they say comes naturally.
Andrew Dahl to be Dahl Automotive's fifth president
Dahl Automotive announced Wednesday that Andrew Dahl will become the organization's fifth president on Jan. 1.
Westby teen charged in crash with cyclist
A 17-year-old Westby girl has been charged with reckless driving in a crash that seriously injured a bicyclist.
Faulty gauge blamed for Midwest Asphalt explosion
Investigators are blaming a faulty gauge for the Nov. 19 asphalt tank explosion that rocked the city’s North Side.