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GENA launches Memorial Pool Fundraiser
The neighborhood association behind efforts to protect Memorial Pool on Wednesday launched a fundraising effort to pay a Michigan-based consultant for a second-opinion on the future of the community pool.
La Crosse considers $50,000 settlement in racial discrimination suit
A former La Crosse police officer would receive $50,000 in exchange for dismissing a federal discrimination lawsuit against the city, according to the terms of a settlement agreement to go before the La Crosse Common Council on Thursday.
County taps brakes on library commission resolution
La Crosse County Board members are open to talking about some kind of merger of the county and city library systems, but they will wait to form the commission proposed by county board Chairwoman Tara Johnson.
Respecting Choices transferring to D.C.-based group; HQ stays in La Crosse
Respecting Choices, the end-of-life planning program incubated in La Crosse and nurtured into a highly regarded health care staple around the globe, is taking another leap onto the national stage in an alliance with a Washington, D.C.-based group.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felony cases
The following people appeared in La Crosse County Circuit Court:
Storms trigger floods, landslide
Storms dumped more than 5 inches of rain on parts of the Coulee Region Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, flooding roads, forcing the evacuation of a Vernon County campground and sending boulders tumbling into a home near Brownsville, Minn.
Mike Tighe: Grocers need to supply list decoders
I’ve got a couple of suggestions for grocery stores that would enhance the shopping experience.
300 dozen egg donation prompts WAFER plea for cartons
WAFER, the largest food pantry serving the Coulee Region, is in dire need of egg cartons after being shell-shocked with a donation of 300 dozen eggs today.
Pacesetter companies kick-start United Way more than halfway to goal
Pacesetter Companies for Great Rivers United Way’s 2016-17 campaign set a torrid clip in raising more than half of the agency’s goal of $2.085 million, after toting up supersized checks presented at the campaign kick-off breakfast and ceremony today.
La Crosse police seek suspect in shooting
La Crosse police need the public’s help finding a man suspected in a shooting early today.
Flood warnings, watches in effect for Coulee Region; Sidie Hollow campground evacuated
Flash flood warnings and watches are in effect for western Wisconsin and northeast Iowa Wednesday morning as thunderstorms threaten to dump up to 3 inches of additional rain on waterlogged areas.
A life remembered: Jerilyn Dinsmoor connected art, spirituality, community leadership
Through her work as an artist, educator and a community leader, Jerilyn Dinsmoor chose her path carefully, moving in sometimes unexpected directions but always building on her core values.
Jerome Christenson: Kid will learn and adapt — long as we let them
Well, the kids are back in school, and the helicopter parents are back in the pilot’s seat.
La Crosse Fire Dept proposes new station on South Side
The La Crosse Fire Department hopes to add a fifth fire station on the city’s South Side after data analysis showed it would allow them to better respond to at least 17 percent of emergency calls.
La Crosse to study contamination from trap shooting
The La Crosse River Marsh will see some additional work to clean it up this year after a pair of Tuesday decisions by the Board of Public Works.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felonies
Nickolas Fitzpatrick, 44, was charged Tuesday with felony bail jumping, criminal trespass and misdemeanor theft. According to a complaint, Fitzpatrick entered a neighbor’s apartment Saturday and took a blanket and jacket.Duane Perry Lunde, 28, no permanent address, was charged Tuesday…
Family displaced after Onalaska house fire
A family is being assisted by the Red Cross after a fire broke out at their home Monday afternoon at Thomas Court in Onalaska.
Victim in 2015 shooting spree charged with attempted homicide
A La Crosse man who was shot during a rash of gun violence in 2015 has been charged with attempted homicide in connection to a home invasion.
Community leader Jerilyn Dinsmoor dead at 56
Artist, spiritual and community leader Jerilyn Dinsmoor of Onalaska died unexpectedly Sunday.
Prediction of heavy rains brings flood watch
Heavy rains expected late Tuesday and continuing Wednesday have caused the National Weather Service to deliver a flood watch for 28 area counties, including La Crosse, Winona, Trempealeau, Jackson, Houston and Northeast Iowa, effective through 1 a.m. Thursday.