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Driver sentenced to 50 years in cabbie's death
A man who confessed to leading police on a high-speed chase through La Crosse County with a dead taxi driver in the trunk of a stolen cab was sentenced Thursday to serve 50 years in prison.
Man walks into Mississippi River
La Crosse police are investigating what led a man to walk into the Mississippi River off the Seventh Street boat landing Thursday afternoon.
Unity, Gundersen explore partnership
MADISON — Unity Health Plans Insurance Corp. and Gundersen Health Plan are exploring a partnership, the organizations announced Thursday.
Pump House seeks artists for 2015-16
The Pump House Regional Arts Center invites artists to apply for 2015-16 juried exhibition season.
Trempealeau Co. defendant calls out prosecutor in courtroom
WHITEHALL — A man charged in a Trempealeau County attempted homicide case stopped his plea hearing in the case this morning after he accused the district attorney of “trying to use this one hi…
At UW-L, tuition has made up for declining state support
Tuition at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has risen almost in lockstep with the decline in state financial support since 2002.
92nd Snowflake Ski Jump this weekend
WESTBY — Volunteers have been busy putting the finishing touches on the ski hill for the 92nd annual Snowflake Ski Jump set for Friday and Saturday in Timber Coulee outside Westby.
Walker sees 'gaps' in 2016 GOP field
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Wednesday that he is seriously considering running for president because he sees gaps in the field of likely Republican candidates, and that he doesn…
Prosecutor: 'He could have easily killed either one of these officers'
Felony charges are pending against a man recently released from prison who tried to attack a La Crosse police officer with a knife Tuesday afternoon.
Walker plans to keep K-12 funding 'largely intact'
MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker said Wednesday that he plans to keep funding for Wisconsin’s public schools “largely intact” in the state budget he will release next week, even if he’s proposing c…
Local jobless rate ticks up in December; labor market continues long-term improvement
The local unemployment rate made its usual uptick in December, though the job market continued to show improvement over 2013.
AnchorBank to sell Viroqua branch to Royal Bank of Elroy
AnchorBank announced Tuesday that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its Viroqua branch to Royal Bank of Elroy.
Police department reviews use of force in standoff
A La Crosse police officer who used less-than-lethal force to coax an armed suicidal man into surrendering after a 2½-hour standoff Nov. 20 at the North Side Walgreens did not violate departme…
New program aimed at fostering start-up businesses
A local nonprofit agency has launched a program aimed at guiding prospective entrepreneurs through the process of developing a new business or product line.
Charges pending after man swings knife at La Crosse officer
Felony charges are pending against a man recently released from prison who tried to attack a La Crosse police officer with a knife Tuesday afternoon.
Walker forms group to boost possible 2016 bid
MADISON, Wis. — Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced Tuesday that he formed a political organization to help boost a potential 2016 presidential run, the first concrete step toward…
Fountain City man featured in reality show about Mississippi River
Rivers have always been a fundamental part of Matthew Mohlke’s life.
Dayton boosts education in $42 billion budget
ST. PAUL — Gov. Mark Dayton released a $42 billion budget Tuesday that puts a heavy emphasis on education for the youngest Minnesota residents, leaving advocates for nursing homes, local gover…
UW System critic blasts governor's autonomy plan
MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to give the University of Wisconsin System more freedom would allow it to impose unchecked tuition increases and potentially price students out of college, o…
