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La Crosse collaborative hits ground running in 100-day quest to end vet homelessness
The La Crosse Collaborative to End Homelessness is 98 days away from its goal of eradicating veteran homelessness, and a boot camp of sorts this week left the chairwoman of the effort optimistic that it can hit the target.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felony cases
The following people appeared in La Crosse County Circuit Court:
Senate Dance Club marks 100 years with special event
The Senate Dance Club will mark its centennial with a special event Oct. 29 at The Court Above Main in downtown La Crosse.
Viterbo student IDs not good enough for Wisconsin polls
Viterbo students hoping to cast their ballot this November had better have approved ID, and their student IDs won't cut it.
Onalaska semi driver cited after iced tea spilled on interstate
Drivers on southbound I-39/90 south of Madison had to detour for hours early Friday morning, after a semi-trailer involved in a crash split open, spilling its load of iced tea onto the highway.
Band to debut Saturday at soccer field fundraiser
The Stays, a new local band specializing in “’70s and ‘80s rock with attitude,” will make its debut Saturday as part of a fundraising event Saturday for facilities improvements at La Crosse’s Fields for Kids soccer fields.
At the Pumps on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016
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Singing seniors rock as AARPapella
The AARPapellas aren’t your teen movie a capella ensemble. These singing seniors have centuries of combined experience and aren’t afraid to break the rules by using an accompanist. And while their song choices lean more Gershwin than top 40, the…
Nobel prize winner shares his journey of becoming a scientist
Mario Capecchi spent Thursday evening inspiring the next generation of scientists at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
County board chair wants broader discussion of library merger issues
The idea of merging the county and city library systems is so complex it requires a broader community conversation before pursuing a merger. That’s the position La Crosse County Board Chair Tara Johnson articulated Thursday evening at the board’s monthly…
Order up: Edwardo's pizzeria auction items come in small, medium, large — with eclectic toppings
With the sale of the La Crosse landmark of Edwardo’s Ristorante di Pizza on the horizon, the auction of everything inside — lock, stock and barrel — is expected to draw a lot of bidders Monday.
Report on current state of Dane County's Latino community: Key findings
The report looked at education, poverty, income, jobs, housing, migration, deportation and public assistance.
Dane County Latino leaders issue call to action
New report offers 10-year update on demographics, barriers, successes and challenges facing Latino community in Dane County.
Weather service shows off its technology
Lead forecaster John Wetenkamp spends his days sitting in front of six computer monitors “trying to predict the future,” he told a crowd of onlookers Thursday at the National Weather Service Open House.
Walker transportation budget gets cool reception
While Gov. Scott Walker traveled the state Thursday touting the increase in state funding for local transportation in his proposed budget, county officials and state lawmakers, including some from his own party, took a dim view of the plan he…
U.S. Olympic medalist visits State Road Elementary
Team USA bronze medalist Emma Coburn spoke about her path to the Rio Olympic Games Thursday to students at State Road Elementary School.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felonies
Michael Caviale, 29, of 222 24th St. S. was charged Thursday with operating a motor vehicle without owner’s consent, felony bail jumping, forgery and misdemeanor theft. According to a complaint, Caviale stole license plates off a vehicle at 900 Market…
Advocates aim to erase stigma to clear path to mental health
La Crosse County Health Department employees and other health-care advocates are trying to wrap their minds around the meaning and scope of the word stigma to assess its impact on mental health issues, Health Director Jen Rombalski said.
Midwest Banjo Fest back in La Crosse for 52nd year
The 52nd annual Midwest Banjo Fest is set for this weekend in La Crosse.
La Crosse Comic Con celebrates diversity in reading this weekend
Comic books today are about much more than superheroes saving the day. They’re about “exploring new genres and new ways of telling stories,” according to librarians Lindsay Schmitt and Brendan Hubbs.
