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BRF police: Burglar took selfie at crime scene
A 19-year-old suspect took a photo of himself burglarizing a Black River Falls business and left his cellphone behind at the scene, according to Black River Falls police.
Davids leads fundraising in Minnesoa House races
WINONA, Minn. -- The final pre-election reports are in on the bankrolls of candidates running for state offices across Minnesota.
2 discrimination, retaliation complaints filed against UW-L
Two complaints filed with the state against the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse accuse the institution of discrimination and retaliation.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felonies
Mercedes Romero, 18, of Holmen was charged Monday with felony bail jumping. Romero violated a no contact condition of her bond on Friday, according to the complaint.
Austin Janick, 19, of Hol…
City, BNSF come to terms on rail line
La Crosse officials will meet Thursday evening on a proposed agreement with BNSF Railway that would clear the way for a second line of tracks to be installed on the city’s east side.
Burke makes final campaign push before election
The future of farming and the importance of agriculture were touted Monday as Democratic candidate Mary Burke spent some time campaigning in rural western Wisconsin.
Shipping problems plague upper Mississippi
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A difficult Mississippi River shipping season has put a sharper focus on the need to update the upper part of the river’s Depression-era infrastructure.
Judge sends La Crosse rapist to decade behind bars
A university student Monday recalled the morning she climbed into her bed in her La Crosse apartment with a yellow blanket she had since childhood.
Yes to BadgerCare, minimum wage hike is justice, speakers say
La Crosse County residents should promote justice by voting “yes” Nov. 4 to accept federal money to expand Medicaid and to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10, several speakers said at…
Airport renovation project underway
A ceremony was held Monday to launch at $10.1 million terminal renovation at the La Crosse Regional Airport.
Hokah man charged in connection with pot grow
CALEDONIA, Minn. — A Hokah man is charged with third-degree possession of a controlled substance for an alleged marijuana growing operation on state land near his property.
Cash flows into tight race for 70th Assembly District
Money is pouring into the race for Wisconsin’s 70th Assembly District seat.
Public hearing Tuesday on Xcel rate hike request
Wisconsin regulators will hold a public hearing in Madison Tuesday on Xcel Energy’s request to raise electricity prices for a sixth consecutive year.
Judge sentences La Crosse rapist to decade behind bars
A university student before a crowded courtroom this morning recalled the morning she climbed into her bed in her La Crosse apartment with a yellow blanket she had since childhood.
Fire reported above Pearl Street tavern
The La Crosse Fire Department is on the scene of a fire near Third and Pearl streets in downtown La Crosse.
Body of missing fisherman recovered in Crawford County
LYNXVILLE, Wis. — The body of a fisherman missing for more than two weeks has been recovered from the Mississippi River in Crawford County.
La Crosse sets school levy
It was a quick meeting Monday night as the School District of La Crosse Board of Education passed its 2014-15 budget and operating levy.
New home test shakes up colon cancer screening
Starting Monday, millions of people who have avoided colon cancer screening can get a new home test that’s noninvasive and doesn’t require the icky preparation most other methods do.
Hometown History: A look at 1950s downtown Bangor
THE WAY IT WAS: This undated postcard view from the 1950s shows a busy day in downtown Bangor with many parked vehicles lining the street. The postcard is titled "Main Street," though in actua…
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