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Judge blames toxic well contamination on ‘massive regulatory failure’
MADISON — An administrative law judge says “massive regulatory failure” led to groundwater contamination in a dairy farming region and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources must use it…
New La Crosse Warming Center expects full house
Mary Fitzpatrick, executive director of the La Crosse Warming Center, expects a full house when it opens in its new location tonight, when overnight temperatures are expected to be in the upper 20s.
'Souper' Halloween raises money for CMN
Employees of businesses in Riverside Center in La Crosse got into the Halloween spirit Friday during Logistic Health Inc.’s 12th annual Soup-a-Thon to raise money for Children’s Miracle Networ…
Catholic relief official to bring message of service to Viterbo
The president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services dreams of putting her international agency out of business.
Plans raised for another downtown hotel
Another new hotel could be in the works for downtown La Crosse, this one in the shadow of the Cass Street bridge.
Dave Markos: Thanks for quick response to fire
On behalf of my family, I would like to say thank you to Division Chief Craig Snyder and his colleagues for their rocket-fast response to the fire that took place Monday on Pearl Street. Their…
Judy and Bob Hall: Eagle Crest is great place to live
This last year has been a tough one for both of us, but at our home here at Eagle Crest, everyone has been wonderful to us.
Jack Lydon: Grateful for a good life
How can you put into words a thank you for a good life and a good family.
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.