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Urban food programs in La Crosse could expand to animals
La Crosse residents would be able to keep chickens, bees, rabbits and goats, among other livestock, without a permit under a series of proposals heard Thursday by the Sustainable La Crosse Commission.
Whitehall Specialties to open production facility in Pennsylvania
WHITEHALL -- Whitehall Specialties announced Thursday the acquisition of the property, buildings and equipment of the former Castle Cheese manufacturing facility in Slippery Rock, Pa.
Fatal domestics up statewide, steady in Coulee Region
The number of fatal domestic violence incidents in Wisconsin reached a new high in the first half of 2016, according to End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin.
La Crosse students to perform Fame! Jr.
Students from the School District of La Crosse’s Summer School Theatre program are finishing rehearsals for a multi-day run of "Fame! Jr."
Former employee gets jail, probation for embezzling from electric co-op
BLACK RIVER FALLS -- A former employee will spend a year in jail for embezzling nearly $180,000 from Jackson Electric Cooperative.
Onalaska woman accused of stealing from symphony association
An Onalaska woman convicted of taking nearly $20,000 in union dues is again charged with embezzling from her employer.
UnitedHealthcare to give $55,000 grant for 4-H training
UnitedHealthcare will announce a $55,000 grant to the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension during a 4-H training program from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kane Street Community Garden at 1240 Clinton St. in La Crosse.
Would-be designers to turn trash to fashion for Salvation Army fundraiser
The Salvation Army in La Crosse is ratcheting up the old saying that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure, looking for people hankering to try fashion design to participate in the corps’ Trash 'n’ Fashion Show fundraiser at 6…
Machete-wielding Winona man charged with assault
WINONA, Minn. — Attempting to use a machete to settle a dispute over sunglasses landed a 20-year-old Winona man in the county jail Wednesday afternoon.
Willkommen zu Hause, Old Style: Brewmaster hails 'proudest moment'
In what Randy Hughes said was “one of the proudest moments of my career,” the longtime La Crosse brewmaster lifted one of the first cans of the brand-new Old Style Oktoberfest beer to his lips, took a swig and exhaled…
Annual St. Elias fest to help relieve Syrian refugees
The annual St. Elias Mediterranean Festival will feature its usual ethnic food specialties, with the timely touch of donating 10 percent of its proceeds to help alleviate the plight of Syrian refugees.
VA's 'Candy Man' faces more sanctions
The former medical chief of staff for the Tomah VA Medical Center is again facing sanctions from state regulators.
A new spin on an old game: Residents take aim in Hmong sport of tuj lub
WINONA, Minn. -- It’s as much fun as you can legally have with string, a hunk of plastic and a broken golf club.
North Side garage damaged by fire
La Crosse firefighters are investigating a blaze that damage a North Side garage late Wednesday.
Jackson County man charged with sexually assaulting boys dozens of times
BLACK RIVER FALLS — A Merrillan man has been charged after being accused of sexually assaulting two boys for years.
Behind the tale as old as time
Even a tale as old as time takes a lot of time to tell.
Tri-Quest registration open
HOLMEN — Registration is open for the 22nd annual Tri-Quest to benefit Family & Children’s Center. The events will be held Sept. 17 at Drugan’s Castle Mound Golf Course.
Kind representatives plan office hours
Representatives from U.S. Rep. Ron Kind’s district offices will be available at open office hours next week in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District.
information session at WTC
Western Technical College’s Health and Public Safety Division is hosting an information session on certified nursing assistant, gerontology and personal care worker programs.
Children's Museum teams with iGive shopping site
The Children’s Museum of La Crosse invites the community to do online shopping via igive.com, which partners with hundreds of retailers. The Children’s Museum will earn receive 1 percent or more of purchases from participating merchants.
