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District officials say the Onalaska School District referendum has passed on all three questions.

In a war of words, members of the Ho Chunk Nation are fighting to keep its language alive, hoping younger generations will learn to speak it, and that parents can pass it on to their children.

A police department in Trempealeau County is moving its headquarters, to what they call a ‘unique’ location...the city high school.

It’s an issue that’s gained momentum recently: lunch trays being taken away from children at school. Now a Menomonie mom says she can relate.

The Republican measure would make apologies, condolences or expressions of sympathy inadmissible as evidence in civil court, or in administrative hearings concerning the health care provider's actions.

Trips to the grocery store have gotten much easier for Nicole Schroeder of Holmen.

The Assembly passed a measure in June that would allow lawyers to nullify rulings that block statutes if they appeal within 10 days.

The bills approved Tuesday have all previously passed unanimously in the Assembly. They now head to Gov. Scott Walker for his consideration.

The Senate passed the measure on Tuesday on a voice vote. The Assembly approved it last week.

A statement from Amery City Administrator Darcy Long names part-time officer and retired Sgt Mark Meyer as acting Amery Police Chief while Thomas Marson is on leave.

The Republican-sponsored proposal now heads to the Assembly, which plans to vote on it Thursday.

Online court records show 23-year-old Brittany Jones was ordered to serve one year in prison and two years extended supervision.

47-year-old Denise Morella of Ladysmith was ordered to serve four years in prison and six years of extended supervision.

Most Americans don't, according to a new survey. It finds that doctor ratings on online consumer sites are less popular than those of toasters, cars and movies.

The Legislature last year changed the law to no longer require doctors to give patients as much information about available alternative treatments.

Gopher basketball coach Richard Pitino says the team respects Ellenson's decision. The university announced his decision Tuesday.

Current state law requires people to surrender their guns if they're subject to a domestic abuse injunction. But the law doesn't spell out exactly how.

The Senate voted 24-8 on Tuesday to pass the bill.

On Tuesday, the Eau Claire Police Department identified him as Joseph Miller, 74, of Eau Claire.

The photograph has drawn a strong reaction from veterans and the families of soldiers killed in action.