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Attorney testifies Lepsch jury was fair
An attorney who represented a Minnesota man fighting for a new trial for the 2012 slayings of a father and son at their downtown La Crosse camera store testified Thursday that he was concerned…
Fillin' the Boot on La Crosse Street
Members of La Crosse Firefighters Local 0127 continued their parent union’s 60-year partnership with the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Thursday with the first day of the annual Fill the Bo…
Northside Elementary recognized for Title 1 work
La Crosse's Northside Elementary was one of 173 schools state Superintendent Tony Evers on Wednesday tabbed as Wisconsin Title I Schools of Recognition.
Charges: Man driving van filled with Amish was on drugs
ALMA, Wis. -- A Minnesota man accused of getting high while driving a van load of Amish passengers to Iowa has an upcoming hearing in Buffalo County District Court.
Cross: Wisconsin Idea should inspire cohesive UW System
UW System President Ray Cross knows he faces difficult challenges as leader of the state’s public universities.
Pie in the face campaign raises $5,100 for United Way
Sam Van Riper, president of the Great River United Way board of directors, took a pie in the face for his organization Thursday morning at GRUW’s annual Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast.
UW-L police chief announces departure
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Police Chief Scott Rohde will leave at the end of this month for a new position at Wesleyan University in Middleton, Conn.
DWD seeks input on unemployment insurance
Wisconsin is seeking input on reforms to the state’s unemployment insurance laws.
'Fort McCoy' creator brings film home for premiere
TOMAH -- For Kate Connor, holding the premiere of “Fort McCoy” at the Tomah Ho-Chunk Cinema was like “bringing the movie home.”
At the Pumps on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014
Prices Thursday for a gallon of regular gas:
KidSport building burning, no injuries reported; post office re-opens (VIDEO)
The former Winona YWCA, home to KidSport, caught fire in downtown Winona Thursday morning, leading to the closure of several area businesses as crews work to ensure the fire does not spread.
UW-L police chief announces departure
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Police Chief Scott Rohde will leave at the end of this month for a new position at Wesleyan University in Middleton, Conn.
La Crosse firefighters fundraising for MDA
More than 30 members of the La Crosse Firefighters Local 0127 will have boots in hand from 4 to 6:30 p.m. today and Friday at Fourth and La Crosse streets for the kickoff of this year’s Fill t…
Outside fifth-floor windows: Birds, planes and firefighters
Imagine 4-year-old Will Nordeen’s surprise Wednesday when he looked out his hospital window and saw two La Crosse firefighters waving at him.
Twelve seek Miss La Crosse pageant crown
Twelve young women are in the running to be crowned Miss La Crosse-Oktoberfest in Saturday’s annual pageant at Viterbo University in La Crosse, including three who have won pageant titles before.
Walker questions Burke's record on school board
MIDDLETON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker turned the focus of the governor’s race to education Wednesday, accusing Democratic opponent and Madison school board member Mary Burke of not doing enough …
On porn, privacy and prayers
The phrase “Internet privacy” is pretty much an oxymoron.
Man charged in stabbing
A West Salem man told authorities a 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.
Regulators taking comments on Xcel rate request; public hearing set for October
Wisconsin regulators have set dates for public hearings and are accepting public comments on utility requests to raise prices, including Xcel Energy’s bid for a 3.2 percent electric rate hike.
Propane shortages unlikely, industry leaders say
APPLETON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin shouldn't experience a propane shortage this heating season like the one it endured last winter and spring, industry officials predicted.
