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La Crosse man who attacked student, went after officer to serve 17 years
A La Crosse man who earlier dodged a prison sentence after prosecutors said he randomly burglarized, beat and stabbed a college student before trying to attack a police officer will serve almo…
Crash closes both lanes of I-90 on French Island
A crash at about 8 a.m. today has blocked traffic in both directions on Interstate 90 near Exit 2 on French Island. The Wisconsin State Patrol expects the closure, which is located in a road c…
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Monroe County crash
A motorcycle rider from rural Camp Douglas was seriously injured after a collision with a deer.
City to offer ramp parking refunds
Those forced to pay the full $6 fee due to malfunctioning or disabled gates in three downtown La Crosse parking ramps can get a refund from the city but need to make sure they take their receipt.
Warehouse Alliance gains fiscal sponsorship from NYC organization
In an important step toward financial viability, the Warehouse Alliance announced Wednesday it has partnered with New York-based nonprofit Fractured Atlas, an organization that supports artist…
Onalaska plows ahead on urban ag
ONALASKA — Onalaska residents will soon have a chance to share their thoughts about what level of urban agriculture they’d like to see allowed in the city, including the potential for keeping …
Shilling honored by Wisconsin Counties Association
The Wisconsin Counties Association recently honored state Sen. Jennifer Shilling as one of 18 outstanding legislators for the 2013-14 session.
City to offer ramp parking refunds
Those forced to pay the full $6 fee due to malfunctioning or disabled gates in three downtown La Crosse parking ramps can get a refund from the city but need to make sure they take their receipt.
Tomah VA to host mental health, homelessness summit
The Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center will hold its second annual Veteran Mental Health Summit from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 20 at Cranberry Country Lodge in Tomah.
AG candidate Richards advocates for seniors
A Democratic candidate for attorney general promised to help protect Wisconsin senior citizens from fraud and abuse Wednesday during a campaign stop at a La Crosse senior housing facility.
Local jobless rate up in June, down from prior year
As usual, the local jobless rate ticked up last month as students and new graduates flooded the labor market.
Firefighter disputes charges that could lead to firing
A La Crosse firefighter is fighting her firing.
Campaign notebook: July finance reports suggest tight races in Coulee Region
New campaign finance reports indicate suggest the Coulee Region could see tight legislative races in November.
Charges pending against man for manufacturing meth
A La Crosse man faces drug charges after police found him with a bottle used to make methamphetamine.
Nicolai buys former Maple Grove Country Club for $1.15 million
La Crosse landlord Steven Nicolai outbid a farmer at a sheriff’s auction today to buy the former Maple Grove Country Club near West Salem for $1,145,000.
Aging state a challenge for businesses
Todd Berry has a simple explanation to a complex problem facing Wisconsin businesses. “You can’t create jobs if you don’t have bodies to put into the jobs.”
New safety rules proposed to curb oil train fires
WASHINGTON (AP) — Responding to a series of fiery train crashes, the government proposed rules Wednesday that would phase out tens of thousands of older tank cars that carry increasing quantit…
Two injured when milk truck leaves road, rolls over in Vernon County
Tragedy was narrowly avoided Tuesday morning when a full milk truck ran off the road and rolled in Vernon County.
