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Steppin' Out in Pink raises $380,000 — and still steppin'
The Gundersen Medical Foundation’s 11th annual Steppin’ Out in Pink fundraiser to support breast cancer research generated at least $380,000, with pledges still coming in, according to figures released Tuesday.
Robert Albrecht sentencing
CALEDONIA, Minn. — Robert Albrecht, 38, of La Crescent was sentenced Tuesday to serve an additional 92 days in jail for shooting a friend at close range with a .45-caliber handgun on Dec. 14, 2015.
In a Wisconsin bellwether, voters aren't happy with either presidential candidate
SOMERS, Wis. — If you’re looking for a place to gauge whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump has the edge in Wisconsin, try this blend of farmland, bedroom community and college town just north of Kenosha.
Owl Center to host tasty contest
The International Owl Center in Houston is hosting an Edible Owl Art Contest on Sept. 24-25.
54 percent of La Crosse households teeter on financial brink, United Way study says
More than 40 percent of the 46,846 households in La Crosse County are teetering on the edge of financial insecurity, and 11 percent live in poverty, according to a new study from United Way of Wisconsin.
Honored for service: Area World War II vet, 91, to participate in Freedom Honor Flight
Bob Dornfeld of Winona, Minn., saw plenty of death when the landing craft he operated took U.S. troops and supplies from ships to shore during the World War II invasions of Saipan, Peleliu, Iwo Jima and Okinawa in the South…
Eight Days of Historic Women: Day 5
The Tribune will provide a short biography and photo of each of the eight historic women being featured during the Silent City Remarkable Women of La Crosse cemetery tour, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Oak Grove Cemetery, La…
Gundersen offers MS program on oral treatment
An oral treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis will be the topic of a free Gundersen Health System educational event for people with MS, their friends and family at 6 p.m. Sept. 26 at Western Technical College’s Lunda Center at 319…
La Crosse expert to de-fang fear of snakes
While the Coulee Region’s timber rattlesnake strikes fear into the hearts of Indiana Jones and ophidiophobes everywhere, it’s really a “beautiful, docile creature,” snake expert Armund Bartz says.
La Crosse board approves $69.17 million budget
A La Crosse board voted Tuesday to approve Mayor Tim Kabat’s $69.17 million proposed 2017 operating budget after a brief discussion on the wisdom of levying up to the state-imposed limit.
La Crosse Courthouse launches electronic filing
La Crosse County will become one of the first in the state to implement an online filing system for some lawsuits and other cases.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felony cases
Matthew Sibley, 37, of 913 Ferry St., was charged Tuesday with substantial battery, false imprisonment, felony intimidation of a victim, disorderly conduct and bail jumping. Sibley on Aug. 31 physically assaulted a woman and threatened to kill her, according to…
Jeremy Rigelsky charged with 14 crimes; remains jailed on $100,000 cash bond
Prosecutors Tuesday charged a La Crosse felon with 14 crimes stemming from a Sept. 7 shooting and earlier gun threats.
Steppin' Out in Pink raises $380,000 — and counting
The Gundersen Medical Foundation’s 11th annual Steppin’ Out in Pink fundraiser to support breast cancer research generated at least $380,000, with pledges still coming in, according to figures released today.
Child Protection Training Center shapes violence prevention nationally
WINONA, Minn. -- Victor Vieth stepped away a couple years ago from his administrative duties at Gundersen National Child Protection Training Center, a place he founded, so he could spend more time developing ways to protect children.
Saturday's River Roast to celebrate Charmant's first year
The Charmant Hotel will sponsor the inaugural River Roast on Saturday in Riverside Park to celebrate the community and mark the hotel’s first year in operation.
Eight Days of Historic Women: Day 4
Grace Pettingill Hogan Van Steenwyk: 1879-1978
U.S. News ranks UW-La Crosse highest in system
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse remains the state’s best public university, according to U.S. News & World Report’s rankings.
La Crosse council gives mayor OK to negotiate library merger
The city of La Crosse will approach La Crosse County to start negotiations to provide library services and the famous Castle on Cass will become a bed and breakfast after a pair of Monday decisions by the La Crosse Common…
