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Attorneys: Debt led to killing
Jurors in Mitrel Anderson’s upcoming homicide trial will learn that his attorneys believe a $2,500 debt owed by the victim set off the events that led to the fatal stabbing at the downtown La …
Local jobless rate falls to 4.6 percent; lowest in 2014
The local unemployment rate dropped in July even as Wisconsin saw a slight uptick in overall joblessness.
Fire department wins accreditation
The La Crosse Fire Department has become one of only five fire agencies in Wisconsin to win accreditation from the Commission of Fire Accreditation International.
Diggity Dog Dip set for Aug. 30
Sign-up is open for the eighth annual Diggity Dog Dip, an event put on by Diggity Dog Daycare that allows dogs to have a play day at the Onalaska Aquatic Center on the last day of operations o…
Navy 'Leap Frogs' to jump from plane over Minn. Capitol
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Parachutes are about to punctuate the sky over Minnesota's Capitol.
Wisconsin retains No. 2 spot on ACT test; Minnesota No. 1
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin retains its number two spot among states on the ACT college entrance exam.
Lot C panel hears details on Weber plan
A panel set up earlier this year to help shape development plans for a downtown La Crosse parking lot gave a thumb’s up Tuesday to a proposed $68 million office, retail and housing complex at …
Even 'good farming' a threat to karst landscapes
Two new studies of private well water in Kewaunee County have linked contamination to fertilizer, livestock manure and human waste — laying bare a situation that county conservationist Andy Wa…
Ex-Im chairman touts bank's role in boosting exports
Domestic companies need to look abroad if they want to grow, the head of the United States Export-Import Bank said Tuesday during a tour of western Wisconsin.
New school year, new school
Contractors worked hard on final touches for the new Northside Elementary School on Tuesday while teachers moved into their new digs. The La Crosse School District plans an open house Sept. 18…
Gerke interim dean of Viterbo's nursing college
Viterbo University announced this week the appointment of Mary Lu Gerke as interim dean of the College of Nursing, Health and Human Behavior effective Sept. 2.
New approach to sexual assaults
MADISON -- Sexual assault victims in Wisconsin will be given a consent form notifying them they can have tests done and have DNA evidence stored at a state crime lab in Madison as they decide …
Viterbo celebrates 125 years
Viterbo University kicked off its 125-year anniversary celebration on Tuesday, welcoming faculty and staff back to campus and launching a yearlong campaign of service learning and special events.
Valley View joins ALS ice-bucket challenge
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is coming to Valley View Mall from noon to 12:30 p.m. today.
Local democrats rally to support Happ for AG
La Crosse area Democrats showed support for Wisconsin attorney general hopeful Susan Happ Tuesday afternoon as the candidate launched her first statewide tour before the November general election.
Regulators release draft environmental review of Badger Coulee
State regulators have released the first draft of an environmental impact study of a proposed high-voltage transmission line between La Crosse and Dane counties.
Authorities identify 3 killed in Trempealeau County crash
Three people killed Monday in a head-on crash on Hwy. 95 in the Trempealeau County town of Arcadia were identified Tuesday.
Last in GOP primary, Van Doren back in House race as write-in
Ken Van Doren has left the party but not the race.
Minnesota asks public for walleye rules feedback
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota officials are asking for residents' input on proposed walleye fishing rules for northern Cook County.