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Wisconsin regulators approve 2.2 percent rate hike for Xcel electric customers
Xcel Energy customers in Wisconsin will be paying about $25 more for electricity in 2015.
Cash for Classrooms provides money for 25 Coulee Region projects
Student initiative will result in grants for more than 25 Coulee Region classrooms this holiday season.
Karen Lueck and Chris Hardie: 3 Wishes creates Christmas magic
The magic began to happen as soon as the stories for this year’s 3 Wishes program began running Dec. 1. It was contagious, and it was extraordinary.
Red Kettle match day pulls in almost $22,000
The Salvation Army’s second match day at its red kettles Saturday pulled in nearly $22,000, making it likely that individuals and businesses who had agreed to match up to a total of $20,000 wi…
Cashton family honored for farming conservation
CASHTON — Preserving the land for generations to come and producing food for God’s people are what motivate Jack and Pat Herricks and their family as they are “privileged, fortunate and humble…
Railroads seek one-person crews for freight trains
OMAHA, Neb. — When American freight trains delivered cargo after World War II, the steam-belching beasts commonly had seven people aboard — an engineer, a conductor, up to four brakemen and a fireman.
Bird specialist promotes 'circle of life'
A predatory bird is a man’s best friend. At least, for naturalist and bird specialist Scott Mehus, that is.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felonies
Cassandra Johnson, 24, of 422 N. 10th St., was charged Monday with possession of drug paraphernalia and felony bail jumping. Johnson on Nov. 14 had materials used to strain meth and violated …
Home sales: La Crosse County holds steady in turbulent market
La Crosse County’s housing market held steady for a second month even as statewide sales continued a roller-coaster year.
Rudolph stamps guide tiny post office to success
RUDOLPH, Wis. (AP) — This seems to be Rudolph's Christmas.
Hometown History: The 300 block of Main Street in 1931
THE WAY IT WAS: Looking east from the 300 block of Main Street in 1931, with a streetcar track and overhead Christmas decorations marking the scene. At left is Henry & Franks Cafeteria, wh…
Teacher seniority headlines GOP's education plans
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A retired English teacher will help set Republicans' agenda for making changes to the state's schools.
Teacher seniority headlines GOP's education plans
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A retired English teacher will help set Republicans' agenda for making changes to the state's schools.
Republicans fighting to hang onto Senate -- in 2016
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate majority in hand, ascendant Republicans are set to challenge President Barack Obama and the Democrats on Capitol Hill come January. But a much tougher election map two…
FSC marks 30 years of helping people in spirtual quests
Sister Kathleen Kenkel remembers getting cranky phone calls from priests and laypeople alike when the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse first began offering yoga.
In the Service for Monday, Dec. 22, 2014
BASIC TRAINING
Wildcat Mountain has everything cross-country skiers need -- except snow
ONTARIO, Wis. — These December days framed in fog and light rain are not doing Bob Ramsey’s winter welcome to cross-country skiers at Wildcat Mountain State Park any good.
Hazardous driving and a chance of a slightly white Christmas
The National Weather Service warns travelers that freezing drizzle and fog could make driving hazardous today and tonight.
Extra Effort: Melrose-Mindoro senior finds way to excel despite disability
MELROSE — When Jessica Windsor was growing up, she was teased for being different.
