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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.
Pig virus precaution cuts into hog numbers at fair
WEST SALEM — The killer pig virus that has propelled record-high prices for hogs, fueling cost increases for bacon and other pork products on retail shelves nationwide, also had an effect at t…
Altra Federal Credit Union hosts Cash Camp
Altra Federal Credit Union is hosting a two-day Cash Camp for children ages 8 to 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, and Wednesday, Aug. 13, at its La Crosse branch, 2715 Losey Blvd S.
Police and fire calls for Saturday, July 19, 2014
From 3 p.m. Friday to 3 p.m. Saturday
Rail Fair raises money Copeland Park locomotive, Shortline Line museum
From antique train sets to photos of old-time trains on their railways, Saturday's Rail Fair had it all -- with more than 280 tables of merchandise, any avid railroad fan or “roader” could fin…
Three finalists for deputy county administrator
Three finalists, all living in Wisconsin, have been named for the new position of La Crosse County deputy administrator.
Ending Common Core a tough task
MADISON — Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s call to scrap Common Core academic standards for Wisconsin schools is meeting resistance from GOP Senate leaders, with one key lawmaker calling it “mon…
