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Central students learn hands-on skills as part of Construction Academy
Chilly temperatures and the threat of snowfall couldn’t keep students at Central High School’s Construction Academy from rebuilding a home Monday morning.
America’s shift in attitude toward gays started at work
WASHINGTON — In the beginning, it was about money as much as rights.
Nobody counts police killings in the US
ST. LOUIS (MCT) — Federal, state and local agencies license police officers to kill, if necessary, but nobody counts all the bodies or tracks what, if any, consequences might follow.
Arrest warrants resume in La Crosse Municipal Court
La Crosse Municipal Judge Dennis Marcou has resumed issuing arrest warrants while remaining reluctant to jail offenders who don’t pay their fines for breaking city laws.
Give thanks by giving blood
The American Red Cross asks eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood to help ensure sufficient blood supplies are available for patients this holiday season.
Adaptive dance class gives disabled students a chance to move
Ten-year-old Tori Jorgenson was used to watching from the sidelines as her sisters participated in sports and extracurricular activities.
Former skinhead to share message of empathy at UW-L
Growing up, Frank Meeink was just looking for a place to belong. Trying to fill that need led him on a path toward hatred.
Onalaska launching holiday tradition
ONALASKA — The city of Onalaska is poised to kick off the holiday season with a festive new event this week. The new Holiday Extravaganza event will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday with O…
UW-La Crosse offers business plan development
The UW-La Crosse Small Business Development Center can help with people create a business plan through a workshop, “Planning Basics for Business,” that runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
Lepsch denied new trial in 2012 homicides
A judge Friday rejected a new trial for a Minnesota man imprisoned for life for murdering a father and son at their downtown La Crosse camera store in 2012.
Charges pending against accused animal hoarder
A rural Kendall woman accused of hoarding dogs could be charged with animal mistreatment.
Milwaukee stadium will be tough sell for lawmakers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Republican leaders in the state Assembly say it won’t be easy to find the public money that the Milwaukee Bucks are seeking to help build a new arena.
Health care navigator at Workforce Connections
Workforce Connections Inc. in La Crosse has a full-time health care navigator to help individuals and small businesses during open enrollment for insurance coverage under the Affordable Care A…
Veterans Pow-wow today at Fort McCoy
FORT McCOY — The annual Veterans Traditional Pow-wow will take place at Fort McCoy today in honor of active duty and veteran Native Americans.
Experts, advocates make competing claims on high-voltage transmission
Expert testimony is piling up as state regulators prepare to rule on a proposed high-voltage transmission line between La Crosse and Dane counties.
New crisis line taps youths' social media leanings to text troubles
A new Wisconsin crisis line that encourages youths to text their troubles could be a boon to help increasing numbers of stressed adolescents cope, according to a La Crosse County health official.
'Crying in the Wilderness' screening Tuesday
The independent film "Crying in the Wilderness" will be shown at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Southside Neighborhood Center, 1300 S. Sixth St.
Postal workers protest service cuts
Postal workers protested outside the La Crosse Post Office Friday afternoon as part of a nationwide union protest against new delivery standards that are part of the U.S. Postal Service’s effo…
Students show off work, research at Seven Rivers symposium
As Asian carp continue to threaten Midwest waterways, scientists and researchers are working on ways to combat the invasive fish species.
