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Gov. Scott Walker declares state of emergency after heavy rains hit northern Wisconsin
Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Sawyer and Washburn counties were including in the declaration after heavy rain damages roads, caused power outages and produced flash floods.
Jerome Christenson: We've each spent our lifetimes learning our colors — we just need to learn them together
Yeah, I’m a white guy.
Humane Society hosts adopt-a-thon
The Coulee Region Humane Society is hosting the 12th annual adopt-a-thon from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 911 Critter Court, Onalaska.
La Crosse’s sustainability future ‘bright’
The La Crosse area is on its way to meeting its sustainability goals set in 2009 and saving a significant amount of money, despite slight gains in energy usage over the last year, according to the 2015 indicators report presented…
Saving children from the worst: State officials visit Alma Tuesday, hear about collaborative drug program (copy)
ALMA, Wis. — Members of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s cabinet spent time in Buffalo County Tuesday to discuss ongoing efforts to help children whose home or parents expose them to drugs.
Sheriff’s department offered $225,000 grant for new Bearcat
The La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department got the first green light Tuesday on the road to purchasing a new armored Bearcat vehicle, and the road ahead looks to be smoother than it was when the last Bearcat was bought.
Fastenal reports drop in earnings, but continued growth in vending business
Fastenal on Tuesday reported a mid-summer slump and an overall decrease in sales for its second quarter.
La Crosse man's newspaper kites give lift to history
Greg Remen would like you to go fly a kite — and he’s got just the deal for you: a free kite fashioned from a La Crosse Tribune if you’ve been featured in a story or photo.
Fort McCoy to host Courtyard Concert series
The Fort McCoy Community Center, Building 1571, will host local bands as part of the Courtyard Concert Series.
Feingold talks Medicare, Social Security at stop in La Crosse
Senior issues were at the forefront of a visit to La Crosse Tuesday by U.S. Senate candidate Russ Feingold.
Billings gets award from county group
State Rep. Jill Billings, D-La Crosse, was honored recently by the Wisconsin Counties Association with an Outstanding Legislator Award for her work on behalf of county government during the 2015-16 legislative session.
La Crosse getting two new coffee shops
Coffee-loving La Crosse residents will soon have two more options for their daily java on their way downtown as the city will review plans Friday for a new building where South Avenue splits into Third and Fourth streets and the…
Walker lauds county for trauma-informed care strides
Back in 2010, after Tonette Walker became Wisconsin’s first lady, she went to a workshop with other new first ladies from other states, a kind of orientation. One of the topics there was choosing causes to champion.
Houston concert series begins Wednesday
HOUSTON, Minn. — The Lawn Chair Concert Serieswill be held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, July 13 through Sept. 7, at in Trailhead Park in Houston.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felony cases
Daniel Jones, 36, of Sparta was charged Tuesday with failure to report to jail. Jones did not report to jail as ordered on June 3, according to the complaint.Terrie Ludgatis, 53, of 3305 Mormon Coulee Road, No. 17, was charged…
Festival unveils plans for cage-free eggs
Festival Foods announced Tuesday it hopes to sell only cage-free eggs by 2025.
Storms tear up small communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin
LITCHFIELD, Minn. (AP) — Storms carrying tornadoes, torrential rain and powerful winds damaged homes, deposited a snow plow in a tree and flooded highways in north-central Minnesota and northern Wisconsin.
Boscobel woman faces 1st-degree homicide charge in death of baby girl
A Boscobel woman is scheduled to be arraigned in court Tuesday on charges in the death of a 3 1/2 month old baby girl.
What do Facebook's News Feed changes mean for me? (And the news I get from the La Crosse Tribune on Facebook?)
You may have heard Facebook is making changes that will impact what you see in your News Feed.
Pokémon Go craze comes to Coulee Region, police issue safety warnings
The new virtual augmented reality of Pokémon Go is causing some real-world fun and safety issues, according to local law enforcement, which warned Monday of the dangers of playing the cell phone game while walking.
