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Hometown history: President Taft's visit in 1909
THE WAY IT WAS: This 105-year-old photo shows U.S. President William H. Taft seated, at center rear, in an automobile parked in the 100 block of State Street shortly after he arrived in La Cro…
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New coalition pushes for transportation spending
MADISON — Wisconsin's highways are aging, congestion is worsening in Milwaukee, Madison and other urban areas and there is demand for public transit, even in rural areas, that isn't being met.
Riverfront summit to 'tackle wicked problems'
Riverfront Inc. will host the Seven Rivers Region Community Challenge Summit spread over five days during an eight-week span, beginning Sept. 23, to develop plans for services to people with d…
La Crescent boy suffering from cancer raises money for those who’ve helped him
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — During Obi Christenson’s more than yearlong battle with neuroblastoma, he and his family have been the recipients of countless acts of kindness and support. They’ve also b…
For Goodness' Sake for Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014
Administered by La Crosse County, the For Goodness’ Sake program provides donated household goods to the needy. The phone numbers listed are for local agency contacts, not the person in need.
Undercover students used in drug busts at some UW campuses
WHITEWATER, Wis. — Moments after Javonni Butler was busted for selling marijuana in 2011, he says, police officers offered him a deal: Buy drugs to help convict others, and they would “sweep t…
Walker promises to cut taxes, require drug tests
MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker’s promises for a second term include cutting property and income taxes for individuals, requiring drug tests for those seeking unemployment and food stamp benefits …
Marna Holley: Verdict on Driver – he’ll be a great judge
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — I’m with Sally Stinson at the Miss America Pageant, and we’re filing some reports for the River Valley Newspaper Group. That gave us the opportunity to attend a news conf…
Lawmakers want answers on abuse allegations at Waupun
MADISON — Six Democratic Wisconsin lawmakers have written to the state Department of Corrections demanding action regarding allegations of abuse of inmates by guards at Waupun Correctional Ins…
86-year-old Janesville man is a pickling maniac
JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) — If cucumbers had legs, they’d run when they saw Mr. Pickles coming. In fact, no vegetable or fruit is safe around the 86-year-old canning machine.
Local, regional schools fare well in annual college survey
For the 14th consecutive year, UW-La Crosse is rated among of the best public universities in the Midwest.
Special wedding guest: Man who saved groom's life
MINNEAPOLIS — When Adam Myers and Sloan Braith get married today, they’ll have a special guest present: The man whose bone marrow made their big day possible.
Globe vet tech students help spay, neuter to make rescue dogs more adoptable
ONALASKA — The rescue dogs and cats may have considered the procedures cruel snips, but the veterinary students at Globe University were helping perform the kindest cuts of all — neutering the…
Appeals court reinstates Wisconsin's voter ID law
CHICAGO — In a stunningly quick decision, a federal appeals court in Chicago reinstated Wisconsin’s voter photo identification law on Friday — just hours after three Republican-appointed judge…
Ross A. Phelps: Thanks for help after boating mishap
Thanks for help after boating mishap
Holmen woman sets sights on crown
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.-- A Miss America from Holmen? It could happen Sunday night as the Miss America Pageant airs on ABC at 8 p.m.
13-year-old charged as adult in Racine stabbing
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A 13-year-old Racine boy was charged this week with stabbing and injuring an 11-year-old girl, becoming the third Wisconsin juvenile in four months to be charged as an adult i…
