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Town of Campbell to negotiate with police chief
TOWN OF CAMPBELL – The town of Campbell will try to reach a resolution with its embattled police chief under fire for violating the law, town ethics and employee policies.
Kayaker-theologian to share Mississippi River insights
Born in Minneapolis and steeped in “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” the Rev. Dave Ellingson had long wanted to paddle the Mississippi River from end to end.
Potential for a warm winter should keep heating costs down
There's hope we won't have a repeat of last year's brutal winter, with historically low cold temperatures raising heating bills and a propane shortage causing a lot of financial pain for rural…
Former Applefest treasurer charged with theft
The former treasurer of La Crescent’s Applefest is facing criminal charges that she stole money from the community organization.
Kind challenger Kurtz buys TV time, boasts of 'unbelievable' third-quarter fundraising
Republican congressional candidate Tony Kurtz has launched a TV ad campaign in his bid to unseat incumbent Rep. Ron Kind.
Kabat proclamation to declare anti-bulling month
La Crosse Mayor Tim Kabat will issue a proclamation declaring October Bullying Prevention Awareness Month at noon today at City Hall.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felonies
La Crosse County Circuit Court felonies:
Driver charged with homicide
A dump truck driver had a 0.04 percent alcohol level and was scanning Facebook just before he rear-ended a Ford Mustang at 55 mph on Interstate 90, pinning and killing the driver, according to…
Dump truck driver had 0.04 BAC after crash
A dump truck driver had a 0.04 percent alcohol level and was scanning Facebook just before he rear-ended a Ford Mustang at 55 mph on Interstate 90, pinning and killing the driver.
Wisconsin county shuts down frac-sand operation 'running wild'
A Wisconsin frac-sand mine that was "running wild" and dumping polluted wastewater into an unlined pond against regulations has been shut down by Trempealeau County.
'Mysteries of the Driftless' showing Sunday
VIROQUA -- The documentary film "Mysteries of the Driftless" will be shown at 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday at Vernon Square Cinema in Viroqua.
Wisconsin asks court to let voter ID ruling stand
MADISON (AP) — Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to leave Wisconsin's law requiring voters to present photo identification in place, saying ch…
Growing a partnership with Case IH will help Western's agricultural programs
Today’s farm equipment isn’t anything like your parents’ or your grandparents’ machinery.
AAUW meeting, program Saturday
"AAUW Today" will be the topic of a brunch meeting and program of the AAUW La Crosse Branch at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in room 259 at UW-L's Cartwright Center.
La Crosse man's love of trees earns him top state honor
Gerald Kann’s wry sense of humor prompts his observation that tree farmers aren’t too bright — being in a quirky business that delays gratification for years.
Attorneys release files of Winona diocese priests accused of abuse
The attorneys who have brought a sprawling lawsuit against the Diocese of Winona and Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis released on Tuesday what are presumed to be the full personnel files fo…
Driftless region's Harvest Dinner
EASTMAN, Wis. — The 2014 Driftless Region Harvest Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Gatherings on the Ridge on Hwy. 27, just north of Eastman.
Michelle Obama rallies Burke supporters in Madison
MADISON — First lady Michelle Obama came to Wisconsin on Tuesday for the second time in a little over a week, rallying supporters of Democrat Mary Burke in her race against Republican Gov. Sco…
Raw milk supporters petition state Supreme Court
MADISON (AP) — Plaintiffs in a fight over selling unpasteurized milk have petitioned the Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether a person has a constitutional right to purchase and consume raw milk.
Campbell chief should be suspended or fired, attorney finds
An attorney who investigated the embattled Campbell police chief recommends an arbitrator fire or suspend him for committing crimes and damaging the town’s reputation.
