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'Wombs with a View' comedy duo stages Christmas show
La Crosse comedy partners Marsha Rubinelli and Sue Ann Davis-Mitley return to the stage at the Muse Theatre this month, promising big laughs and a healthy dose of Christmas spirit in their lat…
At the pumps on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014
Prices Thursday for a gallon of regular gas:
PERSON OF THE YEAR
As 2014 draws to a close, the Tribune is preparing to honor its 14th Person of the Year. Readers are encouraged to nominate someone they believe had a significant and positive effect on the co…
911 calls, investigator say student was trapped in elevator mechanism
FOUNTAIN CITY, Wis. — A Winona State University student died when she became trapped in the machinery of a food-service elevator, according to 911 calls obtained by the Winona Daily News and a…
Walker: Right-to-work law would be 'distraction'
MILWAUKEE (AP) — One day after a Wisconsin lawmaker promised to introduce right-to-work legislation, Gov. Scott Walker said the state Legislature should not take up the issue, calling it "a di…
Donated teddy bears offer comfort, information on rare disease
Pediatric patients at three area hospitals will be cuddling with teddy bears that not only comfort but also teach about an incredibly rare disease.
Few sparks at rail crossing hearing
The state’s railroad regulators hosted a relatively quiet public hearing Wednesday on BNSF Railway’s request to alter three street crossings as part of its proposed second track through east L…
Riverfront looking to provide warmth for the holidays
Warm hands, feet and heads are something many of us take for granted.
States sue of Obama's immigration orders
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is leading a 17-state coalition that includes Wisconsin suing over President Barack Obama’s recently announced executive actions on immigration, arguing in a lawsuit…
Allison Geyer: SCOTUS and the future of Internet speech
On this week’s episode of “things that seem too weird to be true,” U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts raps some Eminem lyrics from the bench.
One in 10 struck from homicide jury for racial bias
Attorneys winnowed the potential jury pool Wednesday in advance of Mitrel Anderson’s homicide trial, scheduled to begin next week.
Knox cousin gets 15 months in prison in crack cocaine case
MADISON -- A Stoddard man was sentenced Wednesday in federal court to 15 months in prison for selling crack cocaine in the La Crosse area last year.
Firefighters battle apartment blaze in La Crescent
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — Firefighters from four departments battled a fire Wednesday afternoon at an apartment complex at at 78 N. Third St.
Update: PSC chairman may attend public hearings
The chairman of Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission now says he may attend some of the public hearings next week on a proposed high-voltage power line between Holmen and Madison.
Jerome Christenson: Internet killed the local porn store
WINONA, Minn. — It looks like Winona’s porn store is about to lock up for good.
Boys and Girls Club seeks $1,000 for new furniture for Terry Erickson Club
The most dangerous time for youths in the city of La Crosse is between 3 and 6 p.m.
UW-L to host forum discussing Ferguson events
An open forum at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will discuss events that have occurred after racial tension in Ferguson, Mo.
War Eagle program set for Monday
The story of the War Eagle steamboat will be told by Richard Frost at the December meeting of 3MF at First Presbyterian Church, 233 West Ave. S.
Sex offender released on North Side
A convicted sex offender has returned to La Crosse after serving five years in prison for sexually assaulting a teenager and two women.
