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Walker: Burke ad shows her desperation
WESTON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker said Friday that the latest attack ad by his Democratic challenger Mary Burke shows she is desperate as the election nears and a poll shows her trailing by 7 points.
Coulee Region homelessness up slightly as state tally dips
The number of homeless people in Wisconsin declined a mere 1 percent in a one-night headcount, while the Coulee Region experienced a slight uptick during the same tally.
Ho-Chunk Nation gives $10,000 for skate park
TOMAH -- The Ho-Chunk Nation Legislature has given the city of Tomah $10,000 for the city's Backyard Skatepark.
Salvation Army Needs 4,000 bell ringers
The Salvation Army of La Crosse is looking for volunteers for its Christmas Red Kettle Campaign, set to begin Aug. 14 and run through Christmas even.
Decision delayed in Lepsch case
A La Crosse County judge wants two more weeks to decide whether to grant a new trial to a Minnesota man convicted in the 2012 slayings of a father and son in downtown La Crosse.
Early voting ends today
Friday is the final day of the two-week early voting period in Wisconsin.
Valley View Mall seeks holiday workers
Valley View Mall will host a Holiday Hiring Extravaganza Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1 to fill part-time and full-time positions through the holiday shopping season and beyond.
Fire damages Copeland Park shelter
The La Crosse Fire Department is investigating what caused a small fire at the Copeland Park shelter Thursday evening.
Dancing with the La Crosse Stars! tickets on sale
Tickets for Dancing With the La Crosse Stars, a fundraiser for the Scenic Bluffs Chapter of the American Red Crosse, go on sale today at the La Crosse Center box office and through Ticketmaster.
New year dance
Students at Eagle Bluff Elementary School in Onalaska have been studying Hmong culture in celebration of the Hmong new year, and Thursday morning the La Crosse Hmong Dancers performed for an a…
Wisconsin GAB predicts 56.5 percent voter turnout
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin election officials are predicting a little more than half of the state’s voting-age population will go to the polls next week.
Reedy ready with second CD of solo piano classics
ONALASKA — David Reedy’s career as a recording artist started rather modestly. A couple years ago, he decided to record an album for his parents, Howard and Barbara, filled with solo piano ver…
Minnesota auditor candidates clash over experience
ST. PAUL (AP) — The Minnesota state auditor seeking a third term is being challenged by a Republican who says his accounting degree and finance experience make him better qualified for the job.
UW-L researcher to discuss children, war
Increasingly, the victims of conflict in the Middle East are women and children.
Nominations sought for Healthy Heroes
The La Crosse Healthy Living Collaboration is seeking nominations for the second annual Healthy Living Hero awards to recognize efforts to make the area a healthier place to live.
Burke blames Walker for Trek firing story; Walker says no way
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke fought back Thursday against accusations that she was fired from her family business at Trek Bicycles, calling the claims by a f…
City of La Crosse won’t fight BNSF line
La Crosse has agreed to cooperate with BNSF Railway on adding a controversial second line on the city’s east side, in exchange for the company paying for a number of changes needed to make way…
UW-L economists to discuss minimum wage
Two University of Wisconsin-La Crosse economics department faculty will lead a discussion on the potential benefits and challenges of raising the minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 per hour. Th…
Coulee Region mustaches
The Coulee Region’s Team Mission Mustache wants men to set aside their razors during November to raise money to heighten awareness of men’s health issues and battle prostate cancer.
