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Weix and Danou duel over 92nd AD
With nearly half of precincts reporting results of the 92nd State Assembly District race, incumbent Chris Danou continues to lead his Republican challenger Isaac Weix. As of 9:53 p.m., Danou h…
Republican Ryan elected to 9th term in US House
MILWAUKEE (AP) — U.S. Rep. and former Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan has been elected to a ninth term in Congress.
Plans to convert county building advance
A developer looking to convert the La Crosse County Administrative Center into student housing would be allowed to have units on the ground floor under an ordinance change endorsed Tuesday by …
Franken returns to Senate in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democrat Al Franken has defeated Republican challenger Mike McFadden to earn a second term in the U.S. Senate.
BadgerCare expansion, minimum wage hike appear big winners
La Crosse County voters approved two advisory referendums Tuesday by wide margins to accept federal money for Medicaid and to raise the minimum wage in Wisconsin.
Vinehout wins again in 31st Senate District
Democratic incumbent Kathleen Vinehout retained her seat in Wisconsin’s 31st Senate District, defeating Republican challenger Mel Pittman by more than 2,800 votes.
Houston County man flees Winona officer in high-speed chase
WINONA, Minn. -- A Houston County man led Winona police on a high-speed chase that resulted in his arrest early Tuesday morning.
Money & Politics: State accused of breaking rules in power plant assessment
Al Kohnle, the property assessor in the tiny town of Carlton in Kewaunee County, admits he was “not qualified to do that big of a job.”
Jackson County Jail will offer remote video visitation
Family and friends of those jailed in Jackson County soon will be able to visit with inmates in a new way.
Plans to convert county building advance
A developer looking to convert the La Crosse County Administrative Center into student housing would be allowed to have units on the ground floor under an ordinance change coming before city o…
Polls open in Wisconsin; no photo ID needed
Polls have opened in Wisconsin, where voters are deciding close gubernatorial and attorney general races, filling an open congressional seat and telling legislators whether money collected for…
Local writer to offer two-day class
Howard Sherpe, a local author and newspaper columnist, will present a beginner’s class in writing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 5-6 at Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center. The cost is $50, whi…
Ward Avenue to close for track work
Ward Avenue between 28th and 29th streets will be closed for much of Wednesday so BNSF Railway can repair and replace track.
county board story
La Crosse County will get a very low interest rate on bonds to finance $3.835 million in road and highway work done or started in 2014.
Viterbo food drive scores big donation from alumni
To celebrate its 125th anniversary, Viterbo University officials were hoping to collect 12,500 pounds of food to help those in need. Due to the generosity of two alumni, the university will be…
Corridor opponents urge planning committee to stand firm on study
A coalition of groups opposed to a north-south corridor are calling on the La Crosse Area Planning Committee to reject a proposed modification to its resolution in support of a regional transp…
Walker rallies base in Onalaska before the election
ONALASKA — Dozens of Gov. Scott Walker's supporters gathered Monday at L.B. White, with "We Stand with Walker" signs and "Made in America" and "Born in the USA" playing in the background.
Wisconsin absentee voting hits record level for off-year election
Wisconsin voters had cast nearly 290,000 absentee ballots by Monday, easily surpassing absentee voting in any previous non-presidential election, including the 2012 gubernatorial recall, state…
Trucker fights fear of doctors to win battle with prostate cancer
Mike “T-Bone” Tessmer is a scrappy over-the-road trucker who steered clear of doctors for decades because of terrifying surgery experiences as a child — but now champions annual checkups as a …
What you need to know about Wisconsin voting
On Tuesday, Wisconsin voters will write the final scene in 2014’s dramatic election campaign.