La Crosse County

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 100,000 specimens collected for COVID-19 testing

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 70,000 specimens collected at mobile testing sites around the state

Former GOP Chairman and Businessman Julian Bradley Runs For 28th Senate District

Illinois Patrons Flock to State’s Bars, Restaurants

Kenosha County, where COVID-19 cases rising, gets in-flow from northern Illinois.

Governor Evers congratulates 42 new Wisconsin State Patrol officers

New troopers recently completed 26 weeks of training at State Patrol Academy

Wisconsinites Blast Trump for Broken Promises to Women

Wisconsin Counties Need More Census Workers

Census Bureau raising pay to attract more applicants.

14 DNR Wardens Honored For Lifesaving, Valor And Meritorious Service Acts

Low Recycling Prices Push Landfill Dumping

As China buys less, recycling prices plummet and counties lose revenue.

Judge Jill Karofsky announces additional support from judges, elected officials, and Citizen Action of Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to 2020 Census Complete Count Committee

Shilling/Billings Water Pollution Notification Act Receives Public Hearing

Pollution Records Shouldn’t Be a Secret

Bipartisan bill requires government pollution test results to be disclosed in a timely fashion.

Will Census Undercount State’s Minorities?

Cities, social service agencies work to assure an accurate count.

Gov. Evers Appoints Melissa Inlow as Clark County District Attorney

Inlow has been a criminal prosecutor for over a decade and is currently an assistant district attorney for La Crosse County.

Meet Evers’ New Ag Advisor, Brad Pfaff

Governor’s fired Agriculture Secretary now the Department of Administration’s director of business and rural development.

Senate Fires State Agriculture Secretary

Every Republican votes not to approve Evers appointee Brad Pfaff.

Jail Fees Can Leave Inmates in Debt

Counties' 'Pay-to-Stay' fees can leave people with thousands of dollars of debt after prison.

Milwaukee County Announces Transition to Electronic Monitoring

Proposal calls for the safe reduction of the incarcerated population by enabling individuals in the justice system to maintain employment and connection to community

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #43 Recreating the Governor’s Juvenile Justice Commission

"I am excited to recreate the Juvenile Justice Commission as a space for discussing innovations and best practices that Wisconsin should adopt across the entire spectrum of the juvenile justice system."

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to the Council on Tourism

"With it’s $7 to $1 return on investment, Wisconsin’s $21.6 billion tourism industry is one of Wisconsin’s leading economic drivers."

Kids Sent Out of State for Mental Health Care

Wisconsin sends hundreds of children to other states for residential treatment as in-state beds decline.

Alcohol Abuse Causes Foster Care Placements

Adults drinking takes toll on children, cited in 80% of foster care placements in one county.

OWI Treatment Court “Changes Lives”

Special court gives drunk drivers tools to overcome dependency, reduce recidivism.

Waupaca County Opposes Gerrymandering

Conservative-leaning county’s board vote means 46 (of 72) state counties now favor non-partisan redistricting.

Two More Counties Vote To Ban Gerrymandering

50 counties’ voters or their boards have now voted for nonpartisan redistricting.

Courts Jail the Poor, Rich Go Free

Judges question constitutionality of system jailing poor defendants for inability to pay bail.

Governor-elect Evers Announces Additional Cabinet Appointments

"As Governor, my focus will always be the people of our state, and a key part of that is bringing together a cabinet that shares my goal of solving problems rather than picking political fights."

A Sweep for Marijuana Referendums!

On 18 county and city ballots, all approved by up to 88% of voters.

Election Asks Voters About Legal Pot

16 counties and 2 cities have referendums. Some 50 legislative candidates support change.

Governor Scott Walker Announces Appointments to the Council on Tourism

"Tourism in Wisconsin is booming because we have family fun in every corner of the state and because of the great people who work hard to promote our state."

State Shifts Cost For New Bridges

Walker administration policy means counties pay entire bill if bridge built to accommodate traffic growth.

Bail Jumping Charges Soar in Some Counties

Iowa, Chippewa and Eau Claire counties the worst, but Milwaukee has many, too.

Is State Suffering Walker Fatigue?

One clear sign would be if Leah Vukmir loses U.S. Senate primary.

After Securing Federal Investments, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $2.4 Million Awarded to Wisconsin Communities to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

Senator Baldwin worked to secure federal funding for local communities that invests in prevention, treatment and recovery

Supporting Wisconsin’s Children and Families: Governor Walker to Sign 11 Bills to Improve Outcomes for Children in Foster Care

This legislative bill package was created by the 2017 Speaker’s Task Force on Foster Care.

Open Records Can Protect Your Health

For Milwaukee, La Crosse and Tomah, stonewalling on health records has endangered people’s health.

Governor Walker Welcomes 37 New Officers to the Wisconsin State Patrol in La Crosse

“We stand in support of all those who serve in uniform, including these 37 new State Patrol troopers and inspectors.”

Governor Walker Honors Five for Excellence in Tourism Industry

Annual tourism conference concludes with awards celebration

Onalaska receives $240,000 state grant to support new performing arts center near downtown

Funding earmarked for $3 million International Performing Arts Campus

Flawed Hair Analysis Wrongly Imprisons Many

WCIJ finds nine cases in Wisconsin, among hundreds nationally.

Flawed Hair Evidence Convicts the Innocent

FBI admits errors in 90 percent of hair and fiber cases, including 13 in Wisconsin.

21 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants

Governor Scott Walker, Lieutenant Governor Kleefisch, other key leaders to award WEDC grants during statewide tour on "Fab Lab Day" in Wisconsin

Trump’s Health Care Sabotage Threat Would Have Devastating Impact in Wisconsin

Trump threatened to stop paying insurers cost-sharing-reduction payments that reduce deductibles, co-pays, and out-of-pocket maximums for moderate income enrollees.

Governor Walker Appoints Chippewa County District Attorney

"Wade Newell is an experienced leader with a strong commitment to justice."

Governor Walker Announces $5 Million State Investment for the La Crosse Center

"This project not only serves the people of La Crosse, but the tristate area of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota."

Governor Walker Announces Members of the Task Force on Opioid Abuse

Group to hold its first meeting on October 28 in Green Bay

State High Court Rules On Crime Predictor

Supreme Court says warning labels needed for COMPAS scores rating defendants' risk of future crime.

Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin commits more than $20 million to statewide behavioral health initiatives

The ultimate outcome of this project is a statewide improvement in behavioral health, improved physical health among those with behavioral health conditions, and improved prevention and healthcare resources.

Local Wisconsin Main Street Organizations Recognized at Annual Awards Ceremony

WEDC salutes volunteers and staff at 25th annual event in Marshfield

Teaching Safe Bicycling Couse

The day-long classes will guide future trainers how to understand a child’s approach to cycling, to identify and avoid crash hazards and to use the safest routes possible

Statewide crackdown on drunken driving begins Friday

‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign runs from August 21 to September 7

WisDOT provides $70,000 in federal funding for pedestrian safety task forces in La Crosse, Madison and Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Task Force will receive $30,000.

Leaders Propose Granting Federal Medicaid Funds to WI Counties, Cite Ohio Model

On 48th anniversary of the start of Medicaid, county leaders point to alternative means of covering citizens