Attorneys ask judge to toss Wisconsin union lawsuit
State attorneys have asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging Gov. Scott Walker's contentious collective bargaining law.
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Taliban say bin Laden's death will encourage war
The Afghan Taliban say the death of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden will only serve to boost morale in insurgent ranks and encourage them in the war against the U.S. and its NATO allies.
Obama says economy can take hit and keep going
President Barack Obama says the latest positive jobs report shows the economy is resilient and "can take a hit and still keep on going" despite some strong headwinds, such as rising gasoline prices.
American Red Cross and Coulee Region Volunteers of the Year
John and Sylvia Allen have been American Red Cross Volunteers since 2001. Their first deployment to a disaster relief area was to help with Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Board wants Wisconsin Supreme Court recount deadline extended
The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board will be asking for an extension in the deadline to complete the recount in the state Supreme Court race.
Source: Only 1 killed in bin Laden raid was armed
A senior defense official says only one of the five people killed in the raid that took down Osama bin Laden was armed and ever fired a shot.
Elvis exits as Jacob, Isabella top baby name list
The Social Security Administration says Jacob was the most popular name for baby boys in 2010. Isabella was the most popular name for baby girls.
Combating high gas prices
The peak summer travel season is still a ways off, but gas prices in La Crosse are already pushing 4 dollars a gallon.
FBI talking to Iowan over alleged bin Laden threat
Authorities say the FBI will talk to an Iowa man who later said he was only kidding when he allegedly threatened violence because his friend Osama bin Laden had been killed.
Bills would legalize concealed carry in Wisconsin
A pair of Republican-backed bills that would legalize the carrying of concealed weapons in Wisconsin are being circulated in the Legislature.
