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Driftless region's Harvest Dinner
EASTMAN, Wis. — The 2014 Driftless Region Harvest Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Gatherings on the Ridge on Hwy. 27, just north of Eastman.
Michelle Obama rallies Burke supporters in Madison
MADISON — First lady Michelle Obama came to Wisconsin on Tuesday for the second time in a little over a week, rallying supporters of Democrat Mary Burke in her race against Republican Gov. Sco…
Raw milk supporters petition state Supreme Court
MADISON (AP) — Plaintiffs in a fight over selling unpasteurized milk have petitioned the Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether a person has a constitutional right to purchase and consume raw milk.
Campbell chief should be suspended or fired, attorney finds
An attorney who investigated the embattled Campbell police chief recommends an arbitrator fire or suspend him for committing crimes and damaging the town’s reputation.
Dump truck driver in fatal I-90 crash facing homicide charge
The driver of a dump truck that rear-ended a Ford Mustang, killing the 29-year-old driver, faces a charge of homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle.
Savory Creations offers ‘Meet the Chefs’ class series
Savory Creations cooking school launched a new series of community-based cooking classes this month, featuring a roster of well-known local chefs as guest teachers.
Dog rescue organization hosts fundraiser Nov. 1
A local dog rescue organization will host a fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Boot Hill Pub, 1501 St. Andrew St. in La Crosse.
Walker picks up ag endorsement
WEST SALEM -- Gov. Scott Walker touted his administration's agricultural policies Tuesday afternoon during a stop at a La Crosse County dairy farm.
Report: Campbell chief should be suspended or fired
An attorney who investigated the embattled Campbell police chief recommends an arbitrator fire or suspend him for committing crimes and damaging the town’s reputation.
Dump truck driver in fatal I-90 crash facing homicide charge
The driver of a dump truck that rear-ended a Ford Mustang, killing its 29-year-old driver, was booked into the La Crosse County Jail today and faces a charge of homicide by intoxicated use of …
Jules' Coffee House to reopen this week
After a nearly seven-week closure, Jules’ Coffee House in downtown La Crosse will reopen this week with limited hours, owner Chris Kahlow confirmed Monday.
Mayo tells state: Southern power line route would stifle Onalaska plans
Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare objects to one of the routes for the Badger-Coulee power transmission line because it could stymie development on its new 187-acre property in O…
Appeals court upholds Wisconsin voter ID law as constitutional
MADISON — A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Wisconsin’s requirement that voters show photo identification at the polls is constitutional, a decision that is not surprising after the co…
Double stop late in the season
Both the American Queen and the Queen of the Mississippi docked in La Crosse on Monday.
La Crosse County issues its first same-sex marriage license
When a judge struck down Wisconsin’s same-sex marriage ban in June, Ken Riley was among the first in La Crosse County to apply for a marriage license.
New Rose Street building proposed
WHAT WE KNEW: Jeff Fennie had asked the La Crosse Economic Development Commission for city financial assistance to put up a new three-story building at 709 Rose St. that would have businesses …
Man charged in crime spree to return to Minnesota
One of four arrested in La Crosse as part of an interstate crime spree will return to Minnesota, where he faces a lengthy prison sentence.
Woman faces new charges after jailers find hidden stash of coke, heroin, pills in body
A La Crosse woman picked up for violating probation faces new drug charges after jailers discovered she was hiding drugs in a body cavity.
Police bust suspected intoxicated driver rushing to pharmacy
An Onalaska woman suspected of being high on prescription drugs was arrested after an off-duty cop saw her driving recklessly in a rush to get to the pharmacy before it closed.