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Monroe Co. judge appointed to chief's case
Monroe County Circuit Judge David Rice will preside over a misdemeanor case filed against Campbell Police Chief Tim Kelemen.
Education issues sharply divide governor's race
MADISON — Despite their differences, Mary Burke and Gov. Scott Walker have some common ground. Both talk about keeping taxes low, creating jobs and maintaining the Act 10 benefits changes for …
Talk to shed light on railroad history
ONALASKA -- Of all things, it was a snowstorm that became the catalyst for Dick Johnson’s passion for passenger trains.
Hometown history: Evans Cartage warehouse fire
THE WAY IT WAS: This Tribune photo shows La Crosse firemen hosing down the smoldering remains of the Evans Cartage warehouse, which was destroyed by fire 70 years ago on July 25, 1944. The war…
Ferryville's River Bluff Daze will include guided hike
FERRYVILLE -- The Mississippi Valley Conservancy will host a guided hike Saturday at Sugar Creek Bluff as part of the annual River Bluff Daze celebration.
Antique appraisal fair set for Aug. 4
HOLMEN -- Reservations are being taken for an August appraisal fair in Holmen similar to the popular “Antiques Road Show” program.
A look at six allegations of inmate abuse at Waupun
What follow are brief synopses of inmate allegations of abuse by correctional officers at the segregation unit at Waupun Correctional Institution. Others are discussed in the accompanying arti…
La Crosse pizza store manager named best in company
In 2011, Tom Ross was another college student delivering pizzas. Three years later, he’s the top manager for the entire chain.
Waupun guard named repeatedly in abuse complaints
At his sentencing hearing on Feb. 28, Wisconsin prison inmate Leighton Lindsey admitted biting a correctional officer in the segregation unit at the state’s Waupun Correctional Institution. He…
Police and fire calls for Sunday, July 20, 2014
From 3 p.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday
Burgers in the Park fundraiser Thursday
WESTBY — Burgers in the Park is set to re-stock the food pantry at Bethel Butikk (Boutique) from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Westby’s Davidson Park.
Her heart was ready to go
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — The word you hear over and over from Ally Adamski is “heart.”
Divorces for Sunday, July 20, 2014
Divorces granted in La Crosse County:
New study shows organic food is safer, healther than conventional
A new study shows organic foods have a host of nutritional benefits compared with their conventionally grown counterparts, including more antioxidants, fewer toxic heavy metals and less pestic…
For Goodness' Sake needs for Sunday, July 20, 2014
Administered by La Crosse County, the For Goodness’ Sake program provides donated household goods to the needy.
Onalaska looking into chickens, urban agriculture
ONALASKA — City planners have a chicken-or-egg situation when it comes to changing city ordinances to join the growing urban agriculture movement.
GOP hopefuls differ on reining in state budget
ST. PAUL, Minn. — On its current trajectory, Minnesota’s next two-year state budget will top the $40 billion mark. The Republicans seeking to defeat Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton say they would …
Waupun prison guards accused of abusing dozens of inmates
Marvin Smith still has scars from his time at Waupun Correctional Institution — on his hand, wrists and leg. His injuries were sustained Jan. 3, 2013, in the state prison’s segregation unit.
