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Thompson to present Offner lecture
MADISON — Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson will give this year’s Paul Offner Lecture at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street.
La Crosse man arrested for hotel shooting
DANVERS, Mass. — Two people have been taken to a hospital and a La Crosse man is in custody after a late night shooting at a Massachusetts hotel.
Vernon County authorities warn of phone scam
VIROQUA -- Vernon County authorities are warning people of a telephone scam that uses a fax number at the Vernon County Courthouse as a way to gain the confidence of victims.
Onalaska to host meeting on power line project
ONALASKA — The city of Onalaska will hold an informational meeting about the proposed Badger Coulee transmission line at 6:30 p.m. today in the Claude C. Deck Performing Arts Center at Onalask…
Minnesota moving forward on rail safety, but much more to be done
WINONA, Minn. — Gov. Mark Dayton continues to hear the same message from communities across Minnesota.
SBA regional director to headline Economic Indicators forum
Community and business leaders can get an update on the regional economy and federal small business programs at Thursday’s Economic Indicators breakfast.
Allison Geyer: 9/11 a defining moment in our young lives
I didn’t want to write about 9/11.
Walker, Burke campaign in La Crosse
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and his Democratic opponent Mary Burke both campaigned in La Crosse Wednesday in an increasingly tight race.
Tomah VA to honor POWs, MIAs
The Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center will honor prisoners of war and troops missing in action during a ceremony for National POW/MIA Recognition Day at 1 p.m. Sept. 19 in the center’s chapel.
Voss named head of Big Brothers Big Sisters
Greg Voss has been named executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region. Voss started in his new position in mid-July.
Police prep for Oktoberfest
La Crosse police will work 12-hour shifts and bring in state troopers to help staff Oktoberfest as they face the uncertainty of what a consolidated event could bring.
'American Nurse' documentary set for Viterbo
Gundersen Health System and Viterbo University will sponsor free showings of the documentary “The American Nurse” Friday and Saturday at Viterbo.
News Tracker: Highway swap gets a nod
WHAT WE KNEW: The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has offered La Crosse County $4.1 million in road funds to swap designations on state Hwy. 108 and the more-traveled county Hwy. C betw…
Mayor’s 2015 budget keeps city taxes level
La Crosse residents would see the city’s share of their property tax bill hold steady for 2015 under the mayor’s proposed $70.8 million budget unveiled Wednesday.
Walker, Gow: 'No tolerance' for domestic abuse, rape
There should be zero tolerance for cases of domestic violence such as former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice’s attack on his fiancée and an alleged rape at the University of Wisconsin-L…
Diocese of Winona's request to move trial denied
WINONA, Minn. -- The Diocese of Winona's request to move the civil suit over a former priest accused of abuse has been denied.
Mayor’s 2015 budget keeps city taxes level
La Crosse residents would see the city’s share of their property tax bill hold steady for 2015 under the mayor’s proposed $70.8 million budget unveiled today.
Walker, Gow: 'No tolerance' for abuse, rape
There should be zero tolerance for cases of domestic violence such as former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice’s attack on his fiancée and an alleged rape at the University of Wisconsin-L…
Hooters to close La Crosse location this month
La Crosse’s Hooters restaurant will close at the end of September, management confirmed Tuesday.
Audubon: Climate change threatens Minnesota birds
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The haunting cry of the common loon, Minnesota's state bird, could disappear from the state due to climate change, along with more than half of Minnesota's other bird sp…