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Creole-Navajo Texan forges bond with Hmong
WAUSAU, Wis. — Travoi Two Bears Tuttle knew little of central Wisconsin or Wausau when the vision came to him while he was in his mother’s Houston, Texas, home.
Health insurance enrollment deadline Monday
MADISON — The open enrollment period for Wisconsin residents shopping for coverage on the federally run health insurance exchange for the first time ends Monday. Important information for new …
Obama: Pro, college football a 'little bit of an old boys' network
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Friday that professional and college football have been “a little bit of an old boys’ network” but that he thinks sports franchises are now establishin…
Viterbo grad continues family legacy in chemistry
For Vietnamese international student Van Nguyen, 25, choosing a major at Viterbo was easy. She was going to study chemistry.
Linda Duke: Grateful for items donated to VA
The La Crosse-Rebecca Myrick Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution would like to thank the Aquinas Cathedral School principal, students and faculty for their …
Geri Guy: Thanks for donation of beauty bags
A big thank you to the members of the Fox Hollow Tuesday morning women's golf league. I appreciate the donations for the New Horizon's beauty bags. It brings great joy to those who are less fo…
UW-L students discover a blue crab a long way from home
A Chesapeake blue crab — native to the western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico — somehow found its way into the cool, northern waters of the Mississippi River this fall.
La Crosse priest cited for disorderly conduct in Wausau
A La Crosse priest was cited Thursday for disorderly after asking a Wausau massage therapist to touch his genitals.
Burke: Witness sanctity of marriage to rebellious world
Cardinal Raymond Burke, citing “confusion” in the Catholic Church, told more than 500 worshipers Friday in La Crosse, “Let us rededicate ourselves to give clear witness to the sanctity of marriage.”
Update: Eyewitness says Anderson started fatal fight
Mitrel Anderson started a fight that ended when he fatally stabbed DeMario Lee inside the Cass Street Kwik Trip early June 2, 2013, a witness testified today.
Police investigating suspicious encounters on North Side
La Crosse police are seeking help investigating a couple of suspicious encounters between a 13-year-old girl and several men on the North Side.
Bea Schmitz: Kind act shows goodness in people
I’d like to say a big thank you to the employee at Shopko who found my money and turned it in.
Sonia Dietrich: Thanks for help during difficult time
Earlier this year, my father passed away as I was taking him to the hospital. Thanksgiving was hard without him, and Christmas will be worse.
Walker says 'molotov' in Hanukkah letter was typo
MADISON — Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker has said he doesn't remember sending a letter about a menorah that is signed, "Thank you and Molotov."
Big Brothers Big Sisters wish for totes, supplies
Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Big Couples can take on big loads pairing up with and mentoring youngsters through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region.
Osseo woman gets 30 years prison in toddler overdose, gave Oxycontin to 22-month old
WHITEHALL, Wis. — Alexis Behlke was a little girl who loved shoes, swings and baby dolls. She liked pizza, cheese, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and animal crackers. Like any toddler, she was capable of…
Money & Politics: Records show state role in $492 million drop in power plant's value
MADISON — Here’s one overlooked virtue to government transparency: More often than not, it shows public officials acting with good intentions.
City gives restaurant green light
A proposed new downtown restaurant slated for the former Rowley’s Office Supply building at Third and Main streets could be in business by March after getting final approval Thursday from the …
'I saw DeMario falling down,' witness testifies
DeMario Lee’s on-again-off-again girlfriend walked into the Cass Street Kwik Trip early June 2, 2013, and heard him yell from the back of the gas station.