Pertussis vaccine recommended for teens
A new study shows the best way to protect infants from the potentially fatal whooping cough disease is to protect teens first.
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La Crosse firefighters hope to carry heroin antidote
The La Crosse Fire Department might be the first in Wisconsin to begin administering a life-saving drug at the scene of an overdose.
La Crosse's north side to see mixed-use development
City officials are hoping to breathe new life into La Crosse with a proposed north side development next summer.
Local program helps mentally ill find employment
The unemployment rate for people with mental illnesses can be as high as 90 percent nationwide, but one local program is making strides in lowering that number here in La Crosse.
Cranberry season to see record harvest
Cranberries - it's all this family has known for more than 100 years.
Bill would strip local mining regulations
Sand mining is an industry officials say needs constant supervision – but a proposed bill would strip some of that supervision from local government.
Hospitals address potential surge of newly insured
With more than 30,000 uninsured people living in Wisconsin, local hospitals could potentially be seeing a sudden surge in new patients if those uninsured are able to get enrolled via the online marketplace.
Experts warn of abduction dangers
The slam of a car door and a quick getaway down the street - it all takes just seconds for an abduction to happen.
Shutdown ends, but employers feel impact
The federal shutdown may be over, but its impact is far from fleeting.
Area schools see high enrollment numbers
Area schools saw an increase in student enrollment this year, and officials are hoping if the trend continues, they'll be able to secure more funding for their districts.
