Vernon County arrests Muscoda man accused in string of retail thefts
A 33-year-old man is in custody after being accused in several retail thefts in La Farge and Ontario.
Former priest has been accused of sexual assault, Winona-Rochester Diocese says
A former priest has been accused of 3rd degree sexual assault, according to a release from the Diocese of Winona-Rochester Thursday.
UPDATE: La Crosse County inmate hospitalized from suicide attempt has died
A 31-year-old man who attempted suicide while in custody at La Crosse County jail has died.
GOP questions delays at Evers' licensing agency
Republican lawmakers are raising questions about why the state Department of Safety and Professional Services is taking weeks to issue licenses.
Dunn County man will spend 12 years behind bars for trafficking meth
A 42-year-old man from Downing will spend the next 12 years in prison for trafficking meth to Wisconsin.
Republicans block Evers spending plan for opioid settlement
The Legislature's Republican-controlled budget committee objected Wednesday to Gov. Tony Evers' plans to spend $31 million Wisconsin is slated to receive in a multi-state settlement with drug manufacturers over their role in the opioid crisis.
Wisconsin governor candidate Tim Michels calls for GOP unity at Onalaska campaign event
Wisconsin governor GOP candidate Tim Michels stopped by the La Crosse County Republican Party headquarters Wednesday night for what they're calling a unity rally.
Bangor School District board puts facility referendum on November ballot
The Bangor School District's Board of Education voted Wednesday to put a facilities referendum on the November ballot.
Car hauler catches fire, closes West Salem I-90 exit ramp
An exit ramp on Interstate-90 was blocked off earlier Wednesday evening because of a fire on a car- hauler.
Delta reduces flights out of La Crosse Regional Airport
Delta Airlines is cutting flights out of La Crosse due to flight crew shortages.
'A Taste of the Garden' event hosts hundreds of guests in La Crosse
The Hunger Task Force hosted its annual 'A Taste of the Garden' fundraiser Wednesday.
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Gundersen experts urge caution as FDA approves over-the-counter hearing aids
Nearly 30 million Americans ages 12 and older are impacted by hearing loss. Hearing aids are often used to help treat some hearing loss and soon they will be available online and in retail stores.
La Crosse seniors get down on the farm with "backyard barnyard" party
Bethany Saint Joseph has been caring for seniors for more than 40 years. The backyard barnyard is just one of the events staff hold year round to keep residents engaged with the community.
'Teladoc' connects Mayo Clinic Health System patients in Onalaska with physicians in Prairie du Chien
When Mayo's same day clinic in Onalaska is busy, the "Teladoc" allows a physician at another location to do a virtual exam for the patient.
Monroe Co. homicide suspect unable to find an attorney
A Monroe County homicide case is being delayed again. The suspect, Shawn Hock, can't find an attorney. Hock is charged with the May 2022 battery and homicide of 32-year-old Sara Latimer.
Small businesses across Wisconsin to compete in Main Street Makeover Contest
The Wisconsin Main Street Makeover Contest is hosted by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and will reward two downtown businesses in the state with a makeover.
La Crosse Fire and Police Commission confirms new fire chief
Schott started his career with the La Crosse department in 2000. He was promoted to battalion chief in 2018. And became the interim assistant chief in April of this year.
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WMC taking nominations for Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest
LA CROSSE (WKBT) - The search is on for The Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Manufacturing and Commerce run the yearly contest. It's a chance for WMC…
Western Technical College launches electronic ticketing service for sporting events
Western now offers electronic ticketing for all of their home games.
Wisconsin DHS issues health advisory related to increased fentanyl deaths
An increase in deaths caused by drugs laced with synthetic substances like fentanyl is cause for alarm, according to an advisory released by Wisconsin DHS Wednesday.
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Wisconsin democrats hold slight edge over GOP in latest Marquette poll
In a Marquette Law School Poll released Wednesday, Democrats hold a slight advantage in the U.S. Senate and gubernatorial races in Wisconsin, though the gap in the governor's race is narrowing.
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Wisconsin school board votes in favor of pride flag ban
A Wisconsin school board has voted in favor of a policy that prohibits teachers and staff from displaying gay pride flags and other items that district officials consider political in nature. The Kettle Moraine School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to keep a code of conduct in place that the superintendent recently interpreted as forbidding district employees from displaying political or religious messages, including pride flags, and Black Lives Matter and We Back the Badge signs. Staff also may not say in emails what their preferred pronouns are. Most of those who spoke at Tuesday’s packed board meeting opposed the policy. Christine Donahoe, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin, says she's looking into the policy.
La Crosse school district Board of Education seeking applicants for vacancy left by resignation
The School District of La Crosse is looking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education.
