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Wisconsin facilities did fewer abortions in 2013
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin medical facilities performed nearly 7 percent fewer abortions last year, continuing a five-year decline, according to a state report released Wednesday.
La Crosse Police Department lobby renovation near complete
The La Crosse Police Department will reopen its lobby at 8:30 a.m. Monday after five weeks of renovations.
West Salem man jailed in stabbing
A West Salem man told authorities his best friend was “causing problems so I took care of him” by stabbing him in the back of the head late Tuesday, according to reports.
PSC sets hearing dates for electric rate hike requests
Wisconsin regulators have set dates for public hearings on several utility requests to raise prices, including Xcel Energy’s bid for a 3.2 percent electric rate hike.
EcoPark backers bow out; city may step in Sept. 30
The group behind the Myrick Hixon EcoPark project in La Crosse has told the city it will cease operations in Myrick Park on Sept. 30, saying it no longer could function under the constraints o…
Students, staff celebrate first day at Northside Elementary
Picking the perfect first day of school outfit was an easy task for those attending Northside Elementary School.
Study links polar vortex chills to melting sea ice
WASHINGTON (AP) — Remember the polar vortex, the huge mass of Arctic air that can plunge much of the U.S. into the deep freeze? You might have to get used to it.
Group: Happ went easy on alleged child molester
MADISON (AP) — A conservative group on Tuesday accused Democratic Attorney General Susan Happ of letting an alleged child molester off easy because he bought her house a year before he was charged.
Walker won't make another job-creation promise
MADISON (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker said Tuesday he won't make another job-creation promise like he did four years ago, a pledge he's all but certain not to fulfill by the end of his term in December.
La Crosse family gets much needed space in new Habitat home
Erin and Mike Grosch needed room. Bedrooms, to be exact.
Jerome Christenson: Trying to make better sometimes just makes worse (copy)
Maybe having half the living room blocked off by yellow caution tape would help with making a decision.
Salon in theater hits snags
A North Side couple’s bid to operate their salon business in the same building as the Muse Theatre faces an uncertain future despite gaining approval Tuesday on rezoning the property from resi…
Ryan blames Obama for rise of Islamic State
MILWAUKEE (AP) — U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan blamed the Obama administration Tuesday for contributing to the circumstances that led to the swift ascent of the Islamic State, a militant group that purp…
Accident closes Hwy. 16
A motor vehicle accident has left the eastbound lanes of Hwy. 16 between Gillette Street and La Crosse closed, according to the La Crosse County Emergency Services Department.
Suspected burglars headed to court
ALMA, Wis. -- Four men accused of a series of summer business burglaries in Buffalo County are scheduled for preliminary court hearings Sept. 30.
Elvis Explosion event begins Friday
La Crosse will host thousands of Elvis fans this weekend for an annual event featuring impersonators thriving to keep his music alive.
Update: Pelton not part of this year's Elvis Explosion
A story in today’s Tribune, also available online until shortly after 8 a.m., was incorrect. Ryan Pelton, longtime Elvis impersonator and up-and-coming movie actor, will not appear at this yea…
Photo essay: Celebrating labor in 2014
The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO sponsored the annual North Side Labor Day parade Monday, followed by a festival at Copeland Park. Carla Easterday, administrative assistant for District Lodge 66 …
Obama's themes are 'revving' economy, better pay
MILWAUKEE — President Barack Obama renewed his push for Congress to raise the minimum wage Monday in a buoyant accounting of the economy’s “revving” performance, delivered on behalf of Democra…
FSC offers new women’s group for survivors of sexual abuse
Sexual abuse that is ignored often resurfaces later. It can interfere with relationships, school and work, and it robs women of their potential.