Newspaper Ads from the 7 Rivers Region Classifieds from the 7 Rivers Region Jobs in the 7 Rivers Region Cars in the 7 Rivers Region Homes for Sale in the 7 Rivers Region Rental PRoperties in the 7 Rivers Region & Rivers Region Website Directory Shopping in the 7 Rivers Region
 SPONSOR LINKS
spacer

PRINT ADS

spacer
 Home > Thisjustin

UW swimming eyes new speedy, but pricey, swimsuits (2008/08/21)
Did the groundbreaking performance of American swimmers in the Summer Olympics — specifically Michael Phelps — affect the men's and women's programs at UW-Madison?

A new home in Sun Prairie at no cost for a disabled veteran and his wife (2008/08/21)
SUN PRAIRIE — If a house is a home that shelters the body and comforts the soul, then Brenda and Chuck Isaacson found out Wednesday that they already have half a house.

Mom/author finds humor in breastfeeding (2008/08/21)
Shannon Payette Seip might be most recognizable for her former career as a Madison TV news reporter. But those deadline-driven days pale compared to a behind-the-scenes challenge: trying to feed a wailing baby in the wee, dark hours of the night, when nothing seemed to go just right.

Schools cash in on labels to raise funds (2008/08/21)
Many La Crosse area schools have turned to clipping box tops, collecting milk caps, tallying receipts and saving soup labels to fund those student extras that times of tight budgets have taken away.

Group asking county for advisory referendum on health care benefits (2008/08/21)
The La Crosse County Board will decide tonight whether to join other Wisconsin counties in placing a health care referendum on the November ballot.

Holmen Drive to close Wednesday morning (2008/08/19)
Part of South Holmen Drive (also known as Business 35) in Holmen will be closed from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, in order for Xcel Energy to install a power cable across Holmen Drive near Hale Drive.

Three apply so far for town board opening (2008/08/19)
Three people have filed applications for appointment to the opening on the Onalaska Town Board: former board member Frank Fogel, Hubert Hoffman and Francis Brown.

Same SuperCash numbers double win for Mount Horeb couple (2008/08/19)
A Mount Horeb couple who independently played the same SuperCash numbers were doubly lucky Saturday night.

Filming for 'Fort McCoy' ready to begin today (2008/08/19)
Hollywood is coming to the Coulee Region. After many rumors and disappointments, we’ve snagged ourselves a genuine, bonafide Hollywood actor — Eric Stoltz.

Pawlenty, rumored GOP VP candidate, talks energy at UW (2008/08/19)
Possible Republican vice presidential pick Tim Pawlenty toured the UW-Madison nuclear reactor Monday and said the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Sen. Barack Obama, of Illinois, would "slam the door shut" on expanding nuclear power and off-shore oil drilling.

Chemical spill injures two at University Research Park (2008/08/19)
The Madison Fire Department's Hazardous Incident Team contained a chemical spill inside a pharmaceutical company building Monday afternoon in University Research Park on the city's West Side, but two people were injured and taken to UW Hospital.

90 wind farm turbines proposed for Columbia County (2008/08/19)
We Energies of Milwaukee wants to build a wind farm with 90 turbines and a capacity of up to 234 megawatts in Columbia County near Randolph, according to an application filed with the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.

Shooting sites sought for movie (2008/08/19)
"Fort McCoy" is shooting in the La Crosse area and there could be an opportunity for people to have their home or business used as a location in the film. The film producers are looking for locations that can be used for filming scenes that take place in barracks, a barbershop, a switchboard Office, a main gate and a chapel/church.

Doyle favors, proposes more balanced EMS commission (2008/08/19)
La Crosse County Board Chairman Steve Doyle will introduce an Emergency Medical Services Commission proposal today that he considers more balanced than a version introduced in the city last week.

New ambulance plan does not include new vehicles (2008/08/19)
La Crosse leaders are retreating from a city-run ambulance proposal that drew widespread public opposition.

Species that carries West Nile and La Crosse encephalitis found in area (2008/08/19)
TOWN OF SHELBY — A new species of mosquito that carries West Nile and La Crosse encephalitis has been found for the first time in La Crosse County.

Police to crack down on DWIs (2008/08/19)
Local law enforcement will focus on cracking down on drunken driving during the “Over the Limit, Under Arrest” campaign today through Sept. 1.

One injured in bus, car crash in Holmen (2008/08/19)
A bus Thursday morning turned in front of two oncoming vehicles on Hwy. 53, leaving the driver of one vehicle with minor injuries, authorities said.

Name of driver in milk truck crash released (2008/08/19)
TOWN OF BARRE — Authorities have released the name of the La Crosse man hospitalized after being trapped Wednesday when the milk truck he was driving overturned near Barre Mills.

Fort McCoy to host military retirees (2008/08/19)
Fort McCoy will honor military retirees Sept. 5 with a daylong event that will offer former service members and their families a chance to learn more about available benefits. Service members from all branches as well as spouses, widows and guests are invited to the installment to learn about entitlement programs.

Use of 'R' word in 'Tropic Thunder' leads to boycott (2008/08/19)
The "R" word isn't funny to Special Olympians such as Ann Hellmuth, parents such as Russ Austin and advocates such as Andrea Wipperfurth — even when it's used in "Tropic Thunder," a movie that opened Wednesday to outrage around the country.

Thompson helped arrange service for mother of priest and convicted child molester (2008/08/19)
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson played a key role in arranging an unusual memorial service for the mother of a Catholic priest and convicted child molester inside a Wisconsin prison, according to a letter that surfaced this week as part of a legal settlement.

State asks for sites of Cold War-era fuel tanks (2008/08/19)
The existence in Wisconsin of several federally owned underground diesel storage tanks that date to the Cold War -- and which may be leaking because of their age -- came as a surprise Wednesday to the state agencies charged with regulating such tanks.

Actors sought for Fort McCoy film (2008/08/15)
Auditions will be held Sunday, Aug. 17, for a low-budget film independent film shooting in La Crosse and at Fort McCoy from Aug. 19 to Sept. 14.

Renovation begins today at Onalaska DMV center (2008/08/12)
A one-week renovation will begin today at the Division of Motor Vehicles customer service center in Onalaska, and will create some temporary inconvenience for customers, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation said.

At this gym, it's women only for pole dancing, lap dances and striptease (2008/08/12)
Patricia Hockin's assignment for her graduate school thesis was to develop a business plan. Given that the mother of two from Milwaukee works in technology for Kohl's department stores, her thesis creating Miss Pole, a gym dedicated to teaching pole dancing, lap dancing and striptease, was unexpected.

Iowa soldier commits suicide in Holmen home (2008/08/12)
A 21-year-old Army National Guardsman from Iowa committed suicide in Holmen in the home of his ex-girlfriend late Friday night.

Kornfest medallion found (2008/08/12)
The Holmen Kornfest Medallion was found Monday by Shelly LaPlount of Holmen and her children, 4-year-old Brooke and 8-year-old Charlie. The medallion was found next to the Holmen sign on the north end of town on Holmen Drive.

Democrats beating GOP in Assembly money race (2008/08/12)
For the first time since at least 2000, minority Democrats in the state Assembly have raised more money than majority Republicans in the early runup to the fall elections -- a boost that could help their chances of taking back control of that house.

Federal CDC director to speak at pandemic conference (2008/08/12)
Dr. Julie Gerberding, director of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will be the keynote speaker at a pandemic flu preparedness conference Logistics Health Inc. will host at its La Crosse headquarters from 10 to 3 p.m. Sept. 4.

Invasive beetle could take 1 in 4 city trees (2008/08/12)
A tiny insect recently discovered in two Wisconsin counties could wipe out nearly a quarter of La Crosse’s trees if it gets this far.

Picking Commerce secretary is tricky (2008/08/12)
With the abrupt resignation of Secretary Jack Fischer last month, the state Department of Commerce is looking for its fourth leader in four years -- and at a critical time for the state.

Bow, wow, WOW: Annual Bark in the Park a sonic success (2008/08/12)
Bacon dances like Brian Boitano. The 1-year-old Cairn terrier — think Toto from “The Wizard of Oz” — and the Olympic gold medalist figure skater have the dancing-on-two-legs-in-circles style in common, said Bacon’s owner, Mike Boland, of Onalaska.

Five questions with ... head of bomb squad (2008/08/12)
Lt. Gerald Hundt leads explosive ordnance disposal at the Dane County Sheriff's Office. The bomb squad, eight officers plus K-9 Dani and her handler, serves 26 counties, including La Crosse County. Hundt has been with the sheriff's office for 22 years and took command of the bomb squad in 2001.

UW-Madison home to famous college pranks (2008/08/12)
A new exhibit, "The Art of College Humor," opened last week on the UW-Madison campus and was the subject of a story in Friday's State Journal.

High oil, gas prices will turn up heat on energy costs this winter (2008/08/12)
In a season of roller-coaster energy costs, the drop in oil and natural gas prices in recent days was greeted as good news. But they remain so high that experts are predicting that heating bills this winter will far exceed those of last year.

Feingold endorses Tara Johnson for state Senate (2008/08/12)
U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold was in La Crosse on Saturday to endorse Democratic state Senate candidate Tara Johnson, who is running against first-term Republican Sen. Dan Kapanke in the 32nd District race.

Area GOP veterans endorse McCain (2008/08/12)
A group of local Republican leaders said Saturday some local Democrats have “twisted” John McCain’s position on this year’s GI Bill to make it appear as if the Arizona senator and Republican presidential hopeful does not support veterans.

Funny business: Exhibitions celebrate the glory years of humor magazines on college campuses (2008/08/08)
"Did you see those awful jokes these students wanted to put in their magazine?"

Young Eagles program offers free flights Saturday (2008/08/08)
Area young people ages 8 to 17 will have a chance to take to the skies on Saturday, Aug. 9, starting at 9 a.m. as Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 307 hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally near the Civil Air Patrol hangar at the La Crosse Airport.

Tri-State still dominant under La Crosse ambulance plan (2008/08/08)
The La Crosse area would have one city-operated ambulance by 2010 along with the privately run Tri-State under a proposal released Wednesday.

Packers trade Favre to Jets (2008/08/08)
GREEN BAY — Seventeen years after coming within one draft slot of getting his NFL start in the Big Apple, Brett Favre will most likely finish his illustrious career there as a member of the New York Jets.

Favre the jet-setter: From Green Bay, to Mississippi, to New York in a single day (2008/08/08)
GREEN BAY — Brett Favre left town Wednesday afternoon. And he's not coming back. And while he was back home Wednesday night in Hattiesburg, Miss., he won't be there for long either, as the Green Bay Packers sent the iconic quarterback to the New York Jets in a trade late Wednesday night.

Chvala hired as political commentator for WISC-TV's Web site (2008/08/08)
Former Senate Majority Leader Chuck Chvala has returned to public life — as a Web-based political commentator.

Purple Heart ceremony today in La Crosse (2008/08/07)
Wisconsin veterans wounded in combat will be honored in a ceremony at noon today in Riverside Park.

Onalaska Legion wins state title in convincing fashion (2008/08/06)
MERRILL, Wis. — The Onalaska American Legion baseball team rode a dominating effort in Tuesday’s championship game to its third state title. Onalaska routed Kaukauna 11-1 in six innings in the Class AA title game.

Looks like Favre's gone for good (2008/08/06)
GREEN BAY — Brett Favre's career with the Green Bay Packers is almost over. Again.

Unwelcome guest: Ash borer makes its official entry into Wisconsin (2008/08/06)
The emerald ash borer, an invasive insect that has destroyed millions of ash trees in Michigan and other states in the Upper Midwest, has been discovered for the first time in Wisconsin.

Onalaska playing in championship game (2008/08/05)
MERRILL, Wis. — A hit batter with the bases loaded in the seventh inning gave Kaukauna a 4-3 victory over Onalaska Monday night at the Class AA state tournament. It was Onalaska’s first loss in the double-elimination tournament, so it will still play in the championship game at 8 p.m. today. Onalaska (29-6) plays either Kaukauna (27-5) or Merrill (20-10) in that game.

Negotiations end, reinstated Favre to battle Rodgers for QB job (2008/08/05)
GREEN BAY -- With Brett Favre flying north, the Green Bay Packers have cut off negotiations with the soon-to-be-unretired quarterback on a long-term marketing and licensing deal, and Favre is now coming to training camp with the opportunity to compete with former backup Aaron Rodgers for the starting job.

Doyle: Eliminate coal use at state-owned power plants (2008/08/05)
Gov. Jim Doyle said Friday that the state should stop using coal to fuel heating and cooling plants in Madison, following the release of a major study with the same recommendation.

Ambulance plan comes out next week; public hearing Wednesday (2008/08/05)
City and county officials say they’ll release details of a municipally run ambulance service and related legislation Wednesday at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus.

Facebook streamlines high school reunion process (2008/08/05)
High school reunions are as much about reliving old memories as they are about repeating where you live, what you do, and why you're not married yet. That may be changing, however, thanks to Facebook.

Xcel asking to hike electric rates (2008/08/05)
Electric rates would increase about 7.9 percent or $6.47 per month for its typical residential customer, under an electric rate request Xcel Energy is filing today with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.

Many truckers are on disability (2008/08/05)
Some 8,200 Wisconsin drivers licensed to operate trucks, buses and other large vehicles receive full federal disability payments, raising questions about whether they are medically fit to drive commercially, according to a new federal study.

BBB warns about Internet merchant (2008/08/05)
The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about an Internet-based company called Millennium Empire that is racking up hundreds of complaints nationwide, including several from Wisconsin consumers.

Favre offered $20 million to stay retired, sources say (2008/08/05)
GREEN BAY -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell chose not to rule on soon-to-be unretired Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre's reinstatement application Wednesday, hoping Favre and his current -- or possibly former -- team could reach some sort of accord in their continuing standoff.

Franciscan Skemp breaks ground on new Holmen clinic (2008/08/05)
Franciscan Skemp broke ground Wednesday for a new clinic in Holmen in partnership with Altra Federal Credit Union.

State launches Wisconsin Web Academy (2008/08/05)
MADISON — State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster and Cooperative Educational Service Agency No. 9 administrator Jerome Fiene recently announced the launch of the Wisconsin Web Academy, making online courses available to students throughout Wisconsin.

Legion advances to state title game (2008/08/04)
Andy Mills earned the win, while Kyle Stewart earned the save, as the Onalaska American Legion baseball team advanced to the Class AA state tournament championship game with a 2-1 win over Merrill in Merrill Monday afternoon.

Onalaska tops Beaver Dam on error (2008/08/04)
MERRILL, Wis. -- An error with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning allowed Onalaska to score a 6-5 victory over Beaver Dam and continue in the winners' bracket of the Class AA American Legion state tournament on Saturday.

Onalaska Legion survives Kaukauna's 8-run seventh inning (2008/08/02)
MERRILL, Wis. -- Onalaska survived a seventh-inning scare and won its opening-round game Friday in the Class AA Legion baseball state tournament.

Comic Mauss to perform in La Crosse (2008/07/31)
Shane Mauss, an Onalaska High School graduate and a rising star in the comedy world, will perform on a bill with fellow comic Tommy Thompson on Thursday, July 31, starting at 8:30 p.m. at the Ringside Bar & Grill, 223 Pearl St., La Crosse.

Kimberly paper mill to close, eliminating 475 jobs (2008/07/31)
The state's paper industry was dealt another blow today as NewPage announced it will close its Kimberly paper mill, near Appleton, eliminating 475 jobs from the Fox River Valley community.

Teen accused in shooting after threats on MySpace (2008/07/31)
A teenage girl who threatened to shoot another girl during a conversation on MySpace.com followed through on her threat Tuesday, shooting the girl in the leg in Boscobel, court records say.

Favre files for reinstatement (2008/07/30)
GREEN BAY — As practice ended Tuesday afternoon, Charles Woodson couldn't help himself.

Bad weather, rising costs could hurt Wisconsin roads (2008/07/30)
This year's severe weather coupled with increasing fuel and construction costs could lead motorists down bumpy roads in coming years.

Longtime local barber to hang up his clippers (2008/07/30)
Friday will be the last day for Dave’s Barber Shop at 711 Second Ave. S., along Hwy. 35 in Onalaska.

CRHS to hold seventh annual Bark (2008/07/30)
The Coulee Region Humane Society will hold its seventh annual Bark in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverside Park in downtown La Crosse.

Disabled deer hunters sought for Fort McCoy hunt (2008/07/30)
Fort McCoy again will sponsor an annual deer hunt for disabled persons.

Woman hangs from moving car in theft (2008/07/30)
A mother dropping her children off at a baby sitter's home in Fitchburg suffered a serious head injury Friday after dangling from a moving car for nearly 45 feet while trying to stop someone from stealing it, according to a criminal complaint.

Onalaska school board OKs new associate principal (2008/07/30)
Onalaska high school’s new associate principal grew up on a dairy farm near Fountain City, Wis., and comes to Onalaska from a position teaching agriculture.

New sculpture dedicated at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (2008/07/30)
The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe goes back to 1531, when an Aztec peasant named Juan Diego is said to have had visions of the Virgin Mary.

UW not a 'top party school' for second-straight year (2008/07/30)
UW-Madison may be losing its reputation as a hard-partying school.

Roland Day, former state Supreme Court chief, dies (2008/07/30)
Roland Day, a former chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court known for his keen sense of humor, his commitment to public service and his devotion to his family, died unexpectedly Saturday.

Favre signs reinstatement letter (2008/07/30)
GREEN BAY — Brett Favre didn't show up at the Green Bay Packers' first day of training camp Sunday, but the iconic quarterback did sign his much-talked-about letter of reinstatement and his return to the NFL is on hold only temporarily.

TV show gives school a basketball court (2008/07/30)
A television crew from "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition " descended upon Richland Center on Sunday afternoon to donate a basketball court to Jefferson Elementary School.

Socialist aims for ballot in the state (2008/07/30)
There was a presidential campaign visit to Wisconsin over the weekend that went largely unnoticed.

Favre staying away from training camp -- for now (2008/07/30)
GREEN BAY -- Brett Favre did not show up for the Green Bay Packers' 7:30 a.m. team meeting Sunday to kick off training camp Sunday, and the iconic quarterback has put his plans of coming to camp on hold, at least temporarily.

Shrine dedication week is here (2008/07/30)
When the Rev. Derek Sakowski visited the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, he learned some Mexican pilgrims had walked for a week to get there.

Study to look at effect of grant on students (2008/07/30)
A few years ago, UW-Madison assistant professor Sara Goldrick-Rab noticed that a student in one of her sociology courses routinely fell asleep during her morning lecture.

Going on an eco trip: Wisconsin businesses get in on the action as ecotourism catches on (2008/07/30)
When Anne Medeiros got married last year, she and her husband chose an unusual destination for their honeymoon: two developing countries in East Africa. While in Uganda and Tanzania, Medeiros and her husband did what a lot of tourists do: They went to national parks and saw animals like chimps and mountain gorillas.

Favre to file for reinstatement, report to camp (2008/07/25)
GREEN BAY -- Brett Favre has indeed called the Green Bay Packers' so-called bluff.

Governor orders flags lowered for Dewhirst (2008/07/25)
Flags at Wisconsin National Guard armories, air bases and other facilities across the state will fly at half-staff Saturday, July 26, in honor of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Nick Dewhirst, an Onalaska native who was killed in action in Khost Province, Afghanistan, this week. The Guard will render these honors in accordance with an executive order issued by Gov. Jim Doyle.

Simmons behind Kind’s fitness bill (2008/07/25)
One described himself as an “ex-fatty kid from Louisiana who lived on bearnaise sauce” and didn’t exercise — at all — until after college.

Smith booted from first-offenders' program, suspended from UW football team (2008/07/25)
Wisconsin Badgers running back Lance Smith fumbled his second chance at being a law-abiding citizen and now faces the possibility of a jail sentence, heavy fine and the end of his college football career.

Livestock math doesn’t add up for one farmer (2008/07/25)
SPRING PRAIRIE — When Scott Wilson couldn’t afford to feed his young hogs, he was left with one option — put them down.

The Prize: Illinois oilman strikes paydirt again (2008/07/25)
KINMUNDY, Ill. — Count Ben Webster as either the luckiest oilman in Southern

REVIEW: Ferrell, Reilly deliver crude but hilarious comedy in 'Stepbrothers' (2008/07/25)
Brennan (Will Ferrell) and Dale (John C. Reilly) may look life full-grown men, but they're actually overgrown boys.

Study attacks gasoline minimum markup law (2008/07/25)
As gas prices have soared, so has the effect of a Depression-era state law that mandates gas stations mark up the price at the pump, a new study by a conservative research group argues.

Blue-green algae blamed for swimmer's malady (2008/07/24)
A popular late-night swimming spot in Lake Mendota near Memorial Union could pose a health risk due to blue-green algae, which appears to have sickened one person after an early morning swim last week, the Madison-Dane County Health Department said Tuesday.

Truth may lie in text messages; Favre to Tampa Bay? (2008/07/24)
GREEN BAY — As the Green Bay Packers continue to make calls to prospective trading partners in hopes of dealing Brett Favre before training camp opens, new evidence has emerged in the team's tampering case against the Minnesota Vikings regarding the semi-retired quarterback.

Camp classic 'Spider' invades eBay (2008/07/24)
For the next week on eBay, the Internet auction site, you can buy a piece of Wisconsin film history -- the giant spider that terrorized movie audiences, and especially discerning critics, in 1975's "The Giant Spider Invasion."

Trempealeau County Fair marks 150 years (2008/07/24)
GALESVILLE — The 150th annual Trempealeau County Fair opens today in Galesville, with judging for some events set to start at 10 a.m.

Lake Delton property owners to receive $2.3 million for flood-damaged parcels (2008/07/24)
State checks totaling more than $2.3 million were deposited Wednesday with Sauk County authorities to pay for property that either no longer exits or, if it does, is in the Wisconsin River.

Onalaska soldier dies in Afghanistan (2008/07/22)
A 25-year-old soldier from Onalaska has been killed in Afghanistan, the U.S. Army reported Monday. First Lt. Nick A. Dewhirst died Sunday of injuries received when his convoy came under small arms and grenade fire in the Khost Province, according to an Army announcement.

Planned bill targets Supreme Court decision on suits by homebuyers (2008/07/22)
State lawmakers say they plan to introduce legislation next year that would reverse a state Supreme Court decision blocking home buyers from suing sellers for punitive damages when they lie about the condition of a house.

Thompson probe continued for six months after conviction thrown out (2008/07/22)
State investigators kept open an alleged corruption case for six months last year after a federal appeals court struck down the only prosecution in the high-profile case, newly released state records show.

Wisconsin's fund to pay jobless running dry (2008/07/22)
With the economy struggling and jobless claims rising in the state, Wisconsin's reserve fund for paying those claims could slip into insolvency in March of next year, a state projection shows.

Onalaska man picked as state Legion vice commander (2008/07/22)
Willard “Chris” Christensen of American Legion Post 336 in Onalaska was elected department vice commander of the Wisconsin American Legion at the 90th annual department convention held in La Crosse.

Race could be a factor for Wisconsin voters (2008/07/22)
BEAVER DAM -- Undecided voter Allan Peck says he's open to Barack Obama as the nation's first African-American president -- "as long as he's not prejudiced. "

McCain's age could play role in election (2008/07/22)
BEAVER DAM -- Lifelong Republican Steve Smith said his party's presidential nominee, Arizona Sen. John McCain, is too old and that he will vote for Democratic Illinois senator Barack Obama in November.

Dalai Lama answers question: What is the goal of life? (2008/07/22)
Alone but for an interpreter on the huge stage at the Dane County Coliseum, the 14th Dalai Lama assured listeners Saturday he possessed no "special powers. "

Transplant report shows mixed results (2008/07/22)
More lungs are being transplanted from UW Hospital organ donors, but the rate for hearts is down, according to the latest public data.

Madison psychiatrist is a big Web hit (2008/07/22)
Amy O'Connor, executive editor of the newly launched Time Inc. Web site Health.com, admits she scoffed at the notion of a psychiatrist from Wisconsin being the key expert for her site's section on depression. In fact, she confessed her response was: "Oh please. Why would we want him?"

Health care services in Wisconsin try to improve stroke treatment (2008/07/22)
Mary Horne, of Pardeeville, had to spend months in physical rehab after having a stroke. She walks with a cane.

Storms leave trails drenched and tattered (2008/07/22)
Storms this week have left La Crosse nearly 10½ inches ahead of normal precipitation.

Speaker urges ELCA visitors to confront racism (2008/07/22)
About 200 years ago, her ancestors sailed to the coast of West Africa and brought back men, women and children into slavery.

Mullenbach scramble set for July 21 (2008/07/22)
The fourth annual Sarah Ann Mullenbach Mixed Scramble will be held Monday, July 21, with a shotgun start at noon at Cedar Creek Country Club.

State commerce secretary resigns amid criticism over foreign trips (2008/07/22)
Wisconsin's Commerce Secretary Jack Fischer announced his resignation Wednesday, just 10 days after news reports that he billed taxpayers for more than $21,000 on international trips over a short period.

Packers files tampering charges against Vikings in Favre fiasco (2008/07/22)
GREEN BAY — On the same day that Brett Favre's agent claimed that the next move in the quarterback's ongoing unretirement saga belonged to the Green Bay Packers, news broke of the club's boldest move yet: The Packers have filed tampering charges against the Minnesota Vikings, alleging their NFC North division rivals had "inappropriate dialogue" with Favre, who technically still is Green Bay's property.

Stranded boaters rescued on Lake Onalaska (2008/07/22)
Three people stranded on Lake Onalaska when their boat motor died are safe after being rescued Wednesday evening by the town of Campbell fire department, officials said.

Authorities warn against leaving children in car (2008/07/22)
Health officials are warning parents about the dangers of leaving children inside vehicles in hot weather after two such incidents in the past month.

ELCA starts Global Mission Event today at UW-L (2008/07/22)
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will open its Global Mission Event today with a global sing-along session that will feature music from countries and churches worldwide.

Q&A: Dalai Lama's rules for life (2008/07/22)
The Dalai Lama will arrive in Madison on Friday to give public talks as well as teachings over the next several days and to conduct a special ceremony dedicating a new temple at the Deer Park Buddhist Center near Oregon.

Onalaska soldier killed in Afghanistan (2008/07/21)
An Onalaska soldier was killed Sunday when his convoy was attacked in Afghanistan. First Lt. Nick A. Dewhirst, 25, was in the Qalandar District of the Khost Province when his vehicle came under small arms and grenade fire, the Army announced today.

Onalaska town administrator dies (2008/07/16)
Tim Dienger did nothing halfway and had the scars to prove it.

DA: No charges against Holmen in Star Hill land sale (2008/07/16)
Holmen officials did violate the state’s open meetings law while working on the controversial Star Hill land sale this year but will not face charges because the sale also was discussed in open session, the La Crosse County district attorney said Tuesday.

Grab the lemonade; here comes the heat (2008/07/16)
Cool drinks — and an umbrella, just in case — will be the order of the day, as hot and possibly stormy conditions are in the forecast for today.

La Crosse banker: Mortgage lending crisis has minimal local impact (2008/07/16)
The woes of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac haven’t created problems at La Crosse-area banks, Coulee Bank Chairman Dirk Gasterland said Monday.

Sheriff’s sergeant ends 40-year run in law enforcement (2008/07/16)
Whether he was on patrol, investigating a homicide or making sure a major county structure was being properly built, sheriff’s Sgt. John Schmidt attacked the job in the same way — with all of the attention, tenacity and dedication he could muster.

Two hurt in deer-motorcycle crash (2008/07/16)
Two people were hospitalized Saturday night after their motorcycle collided with a deer.

Rally held to pressure Packers to reinstate Favre (2008/07/16)
GREEN BAY — About 200 people rallied outside Lambeau Field today to pressure the Packers into reinstating Brett Favre as starting quarterback.

La Crosse County’s recycling rules confusing and possibly inefficient (2008/07/16)
If recycling rules are too complex and confusing, people just won’t do it.

Dangerous heat index on tap today; rain drenches area (2008/07/16)
This morning's heavy rains likely will give way to hot and humid air moving up from the south on swift winds that could result in potentially dangerous heat indices for the La Crosse area today.

Storm leaves little damage; more rain expected (2008/07/16)
Toppled trees, fallen power lines and power outages were reported across the Coulee Region on Thursday after an afternoon storm.

Child pulled from Holmen pool, revived (2008/07/16)
A 3-year-old boy was being treated at a local hospital after nearly drowning in the Holmen Aquatic Center pool Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.

Warm weather brings out the mayflies (2008/07/16)
Downtown La Crosse business owners were cleaning bugs off the sidewalks this morning after the summer’s first big mayfly hatch started Wednesday night.

Area DAs file for re-election (2008/07/09)
The top prosecutor in La Crosse and surrounding counties will run uncontested for re-election in this fall’s election, barring any write-in candidates.

Wisconsin high court backs Walgreens on property taxes (2008/07/09)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court sided Tuesday with the national store chain Walgreens in a property tax dispute that has statewide implications.

DA looks into possible open meetings violation (2008/07/09)
HOLMEN, Wis. — An investigation has begun into complaints the Holmen Village Board violated the state’s open meetings law in handling the sale of part of land known as Star Hill to the local Lions Club.

Sirens sound: Storm topples trees, downs power lines in La Crosse area (2008/07/09)
Heather Schurhammer’s garage was a living room of sorts, with two televisions, a microwave and plenty of space to host gatherings.

National Geographic comes to Coulee Region to film mayflies hatching (2008/07/09)
CHASEBURG, Wis. — It turns out the Coulee Region is world famous for at least one thing — mayflies.

Campaign manager: Erickson won’t run against Shilling (2008/07/09)
Pending legal troubles mean Republican Bobby Erickson probably won’t challenge state Rep. Jennifer Shilling, D-La Crosse, Erickson’s campaign manager said.

Delayed, but on schedule: La Crescent highway construction likely to last until Labor Day (2008/07/09)
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — Construction on Hwys. 14/61 will likely not be complete until Labor Day, officials at the Minnesota Department of Transportation said.

Funeral home owner guilty of fraud (2008/07/09)
The owner of a local funeral home was convicted Thursday of fraud after collecting $55,000 in state funds for 27 funerals while also charging families for the services.

FEMA: Damage, impact of severe weather justifies La Crosse County disaster declaration (2008/07/09)
La Crosse County’s federal disaster declaration raised eyebrows for those who thought the county had escaped serious damage from severe weather June 7-8.

La Crosse County wins award for drug disposal (2008/07/09)
La Crosse County Solid Waste Department’s program for collecting and disposing of unused medication won an award Wednesday for government efficiency and effectiveness.

Knee high in July — a tough year for corn (2008/07/09)
Even after a late start and the wettest June on record, area crops are behind but beginning to rebound.

Hancock: Huebsch not helping district (2008/07/09)
Assembly Speaker Mike Huebsch’s leadership role in Madison hasn’t brought much to the 94th District, his Democratic challenger Cheryl Hancock said Tuesday.

Sex offender accused of taking photos of children (2008/07/09)
Charges were filed Tuesday against a 58-year-old La Crosse sex offender accused of photographing a group of children.

Child-care center violations online (2008/07/01)
Parents can now search an online database of Wisconsin's 5,700 licensed child-care centers that lists how often each center has violated state laws or been fined in the prior two years.

Tribe misses deadline to pay state $72 million (2008/07/01)
The Ho-Chunk tribe missed an initial budget deadline Monday to pay an estimated $72 million in gambling money that state officials are counting on to help balance an already stressed state budget.

American Girl film to hit theaters (2008/07/01)
In a summer movie season dominated by brawn -- even an animated, plump panda kicks butt -- Middleton's American Girl seems the least likely contender for big-screen attention.

State gets first bird, horse positive tests for WNV (2008/07/01)
State and county health officials announced Monday that one bird in Eau Claire County and one horse in Chippewa County have tested positive for West Nile virus. These are the first animals to test positive for the virus in Wisconsin this year.

Tokyo bike wins S&S event; Onalaska bike wins fan vote (2008/07/01)
A Japanese-built motorcycle won S&S Cycle’s 50th anniversary celebration competition Sunday, the final day of the weekend event that drew more than 25,000 people.

La Crosse County on the frontier of recycling electronic waste (2008/07/01)
Don’t throw away that old television, computer or video game. It’s more valuable than you think.

Are you ready for Riverfest? (2008/07/01)
Riverside Park is transforming for the Fourth of July holiday. From Wednesday through next Sunday, the park will be home to Riverfest, La Crosse’s annual celebration of music, children’s games and entertainment. Six stages will be dedicated to entertainment, and 16 area restaurants will prepare food at the festival.

Pertzsch wins pops conductor contest (2008/06/27)
Evelyn Pertzsch will get the chance to conduct the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra’s Pops Concert Sunday as part of the 19th annual Festival Foods Salute to the Fourth.

Madison says goodbye to Badger State Games (2008/06/27)
No one loved the Badger State Games more than Otto Breitenbach.

Cornerstone closes Onalaska clinic (2008/06/27)
ONALASKA — Cornerstone Healthcare, which established the first free-standing urgent medical care center in the La Crosse area only three months ago, has closed.

New analysts move into new Wisconsin crime lab facilities (2008/06/27)
The effort to unclog the state Crime Laboratory's backlog of DNA cases got a major boost this week as 27 new analysts — a nationally "unprecedented" number, according to state officials — moved into their new digs in Madison and Milwaukee.

Volunteers needed to help clean flooded areas (2008/06/27)
The Volunteer Center of the Great Rivers United Way is recruiting disaster volunteers to help clean up from recent flooding.

June showers shatter rainfall records (2008/06/27)
The storms that pounded southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin and triggered floods earlier this month also broke hundreds of rainfall records in the first half of June.

Army Concert Tour ticket kickoff June 27 (2008/06/27)
FORT McCOY n The Army Concert Tour will hold a ticket kickoff sale at Fort McCoy and selected off-post locations Friday, June 27, with tickets specially priced at $30 for that day only.

Most Wisconsin bankers see weakening economy (2008/06/24)
Wisconsin bankers believe the state's economy is continuing to weaken, according to the latest Wisconsin Bank CEO Economic Conditions Survey, conducted twice a year by the Wisconsin Bankers Association.

Three fired firefighters awarded settlement (2008/06/24)
Three full-time employees of the Edgerton Fire Protection District will share $600,000 — minus union lawyer's fees — as part of a settlement of a five-year legal battle with the district over efforts to form a union.

Kenseth on the right track (2008/06/24)
While Matt Kenseth's surge in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points standings isn't quite on the level of his 2005 turnaround, the Cambridge native's recent reversal of fortune has put him back in a familiar position: In contention for a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

Filmmaker's latest focus: Wright (2008/06/24)
In a decade of making documentary films, Bob Leff thought he had seen it all. He was wrong. The Cottage Grove filmmaker had never before run up against both a New York agent and a Hollywood producer who saw him as a competitor.

Empty Lake Delton attracts lots of gawkers (2008/06/24)
LAKE DELTON -- Visitors have long been coming to this tourist village to be near the water and watch daredevil waterskiers.

Huge mosquito hatch overwhelms county’s effort (2008/06/24)
Weather conditions conspired to create some ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes in the Coulee Region, experts warn.

Annual adoptathon back with new schedule and activities (2008/06/24)
The Coulee Region Humane Society will debut a new schedule for its fourth annual adoptathon.

Trempealeau refuge to host talk on environmental changes (2008/06/24)
The Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge will host a presentation on how scientists study changing environmental conditions from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25.

BadgerCare ranks swell since health program's expansion (2008/06/24)
By expanding a state health-care program for the poor to those with higher incomes, state officials have achieved a seemingly contradictory goal — signing up tens of thousands of lower-income residents who qualified for coverage all along.

Temporary dam construction begins on Lake Delton (2008/06/24)
Lake Delton, one of the centerpieces of the Wisconsin Dells-area tourism economy, began its long journey to restoration when construction of a temporary dam started Friday to prevent further erosion of the lake.

Heparin linked to 149 deaths (2008/06/24)
At least 149 deaths have been linked to the blood thinner heparin, up from the previous estimate of 81, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said this week.

Getting back to business is tough after water recedes (2008/06/24)
Tens of millions of dollars in damage to hundreds of businesses around the state have already been reported as a result of recent flooding, with effects already being felt by workers and the numbers expected to rise in the coming days.

Dane County considers smoking ban (2008/06/24)
Dane County officials are expecting less resistance to a public smoking ban proposed Thursday than Madison faced four years ago.

Jury convicts man in torture case (2008/06/24)
In an emotional scene that sparked anger and tears, a Dane County jury found a 20-year-old Madison man guilty Thursday night of all 14 charges against him in the torture of a man at a rural Cottage Grove home last year.

Bialecki hired as Tomah administrator (2008/06/24)
Former Onalaska Mayor James Bialecki was chosen as Tomah’s new city administrator.

Holmen man named 2008 Riverfest Commodore (2008/06/24)
In March, Michael Hartigan was speaking at what seemed a serious meeting about how to preserve the Blarney Party, which raises money for Children’s Miracle Network. He had just launched the discussion when Steve Earp interrupted to say, “This meeting is going nowhere.”

Humane Society to host Yappy Hour at Stoney Creek Inn (2008/06/24)
Dogs and their owners are invited to the Coulee Region Humane Society’s Yappy Hour at Stoney Creek Inn’s Lumber Jack Saloon and outdoor patio from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 26.

Business forum offers networking, more (2008/06/24)
An upcoming free event — called "Catch the Culture: An Inventor and Entrepreneur Rendezvous" — aims to provide a regional forum for new and existing business owners to share ideas, connect with like-minded people and learn business skills from successful business owners in the region and state.

WSU offers Dixieland jazz workshop (2008/06/24)
The Winona State University Department of Music, in cooperation with the Upper Mississippi Jazz Society, will offers an all-day jazz workshop for middle school and high school students July 11-12 at the WSU Performing Arts Center.

UW-L offers class for new entrepreneurs (2008/06/24)
The Small Business Development Center at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will offer a class for new entrepreneurs. “The First Steps to Starting Your Business” runs from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 26, in 126 Wimberly Hall.

   Advertisement   
Advertise Info. Website Directory
   Advertisement   
About Us | Advertise Online | Contact Us | Disclaimer | F.A.Q. | Privacy Policy | Requests | RSS | Webmaster | Website Directory
Copyright © 2006 The Onalaska Life. All rights reserved.
Material from this site may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or distributed. A Lee Enterprises subsidiary.