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Jo Ann Buening: Grateful for help with clothing drive
I would like to thank the members of Coulee Region Professional Women, as well as their friends, families, coworkers and anyone else, for the wonderful results of our sixth annual pajama and s…
Mississippi River Rentals owner sentenced to jail, probation
The co-owner of a now shuttered La Crosse houseboat rental company will serve 60 days in jail and three years on probation for stealing from his customers.
Kind: VA officials admit they 'dropped ball' in Tomah
Veterans Affairs officials acknowledge that they botched the job with their tardy release of a report alleging overmedication and staff intimidation at the Tomah VA Medical Center, U.S. Rep. R…
Winona boy arrested in connection with Illinois homicide (copy)
WINONA, Minn. -- Police took a 16-year-old boy into custody Thursday morning in connection with a homicide in a Chicago suburb, the police department said Friday.
Red Cross plans blood drives
The American Red Cross has announced the following blood donation opportunities:
Huge Tinkertoys let visitors build, play at children's museum
A new exhibit at the Children’s Museum of La Crosse lets children and parents enjoy creativity, fun and expand their imagination, all with the help of a classic American toy.
Board postpones ‘wheel tax’ decision
There will be no spring vote by the public or the La Crosse County Board on whether the county should adopt a $20 vehicle registration fee for area road work.
Doug Moe: Michael Feldman doesn't look 30
MADISON — Despite what he has sometimes said, the months in 1984 that Michael Feldman spent on the air at WGN in Chicago were not a total loss.
Tate stepping down as chairman of Wisconsin Democrats
MADISON — Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Mike Tate, who was the nation’s youngest state party leader when he took the job six years ago and was in charge during the failed attempt to reca…
Miller Ingenuity honors Houston teacher, gives money to school
HOUSTON, Minn. — Sometimes it pays to think big.
Flu vaccine not working well; only 23 percent effective
NEW YORK — As predicted, this year’s flu vaccine is doing a pretty crummy job. It’s only 23 percent effective, primarily because it doesn’t include the bug that is making most people sick, acc…
$10,000 Zumach Award goes to Charlie Hebdo
WASHINGTON — The American Humanist Association announced Thursday that Charlie Hebdo has received the inaugural Henry Zumach Award for Freedom From Fundamentalist Religion.
Tomah nonprofit receives $25,000 to help veterans
MADISON -- The Veterans Assistance Foundation of Tomah has has been awarded a $25,000 grant to establishing supportive housing for homeless vetersan in Eau Claire and La Crosse counties, and t…
Store-closing sale begins at LARK
A store-closing sale began Wednesday at the LARK fashion boutique at 319 Main St. in downtown La Crosse, but owner and clothing designer Andrea Fisher said she will continue her business witho…
West Salem businesses change ownership
WEST SALEM -- The longtime co-owners of Brickl Bros. Inc. and Select Trusses and Lumber Inc. announced Thursday changes in the ownership of the longtime West Salem-based businesses.
Fastenal reports strong 4Q; 2014 profit up double digits
WINONA, Minn. -- Fastenal continues to stay back on track.
Onalaska High School nominated for national Blue Ribbon award
To honor Onalaska High School's hard work toward academic achievement and excellence, state Superintendent Tony Evers has nominated the school for the national Blue Ribbon Schools Program.
Pageant coordinator investigated for embezzlement
BLACK RIVER FALLS -- The coordinator for the Miss Jackson County Program is suspected of embezzling money from the group.
At the pumps on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015
Prices Thursday for a gallon of regular gas:
