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Two swimmers rescued from Mississippi River in La Crosse

Posted on June 3, 2010 and seen 885 times

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men from College Station, Penn., were headed west on vacation when they crossed the Mississippi River and decided to swim across, said La Crosse Fire Capt. Jeff Halverson.

They started from north of Pettibone Beach and began to struggle in strong currents when they got close to the east bank near Riverside Center.

Halverson said two pulled themselves out of the water while the others were having trouble about 150 to 200 feet out as the current pushed them toward a steep, rocky bank. Firefighters helped them out with an extension pole about four minutes after arriving on scene at 9:44 a.m.


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The World's Largest Office Party in La Crosse

Posted on April 21, 2010 and seen 1091 times

Did you know that the World's Largest Office Party is happening in La Crosse? Neither did we!

Looks like there will be plenty of food, drinks and music from Johnny Holm Band, Pat McCrudy & The Remainders.

The shindig is set to take place at the La Crosse Center on Thursday April, 22 from 5-11pm.

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Badger Marching Band to play in La Crosse

Posted on April 5, 2010 and seen 573 times

Hold onto your socks La Crosse!

The University of Wisconsin Marching Band will perform Tuesday at 7pm at the La Crosse Center.

Tickets are $15 and $12.50. Children under 16 can attend for $7.50.

If you attend, be sure to send us your photos from the event!

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UW-LaX uses pedal power to fuel concert, awareness

Posted on April 2, 2010 and seen 867 times

12 people on stationary bikes created enough energy to power a rock concert on campus.

The group produced between 50 to 200 watts each, enough to power the microphones, monitor system, mixing board and LED lights around the stage... but not the guitar amplifiers.

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La Crosse Police Chief "There is no serial killer!"

Posted on February 20, 2010 and seen 835 times

Attempting to quash conspiracy theories about the recent river drowning in his city, La Crosse Police Chief Ed Kondracki said in a written statement “The previous river drownings have all been thoroughly investigated and reinvestigated by the Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation and La Crosse Police Department, with a review by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. There is no serial killer!”

This is in reference to the Smiley Face Killer theory in regards to river drownings throughout the upper midwest.

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Coin toss today to break tie in La Crosse County Board supervisor race

Posted on February 18, 2010 and seen 428 times

A coin flip will determine the winner in the District 29 race for La Crosse Country Board, today.

Heads or Tails - winner take all... except the loser can request a recount.

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Man attempts to rob La Crosse bank at drive-up window

Posted on January 27, 2010 and seen 627 times

La Crosse police are looking for a man they said tried to rob a downtown bank at the drive-up window Thursday evening.

The man walked up to the State Bank at 401 Main St. about 5:20 p.m. and passed a note demanding money through the window drawer, police stated. He claimed to have a weapon, though none was seen.

He fled east when he thought the teller tripped an alarm, police said.

He was described as a Hispanic or biracial man in his late 20s or early 30s, about 5 feet 6 inches in height and weighing about 200 pounds. He had a thin mustache that extended just below the corners of his mouth, police stated.

He last was seen wearing dark-colored glasses, a khaki knit cap, a black puffy jacket and dark-colored pants or jeans.

Anyone with information should call the La Crosse Police Department at (608) 785-5962. Callers can remain anonymous by calling the La Crosse Area Crime Stoppers at (608) 784-8477 or text "laxtips" to 274637 and may be eligible for rewards up to $1,000.

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Drunken man rescued from marsh trail (La Crosse)

Posted on January 21, 2010 and seen 606 times

By ANNE JUNGEN

A 39-year-old La Crosse man is being treated for minor hypothermia and possible frostbite caused by sitting on a marsh trial for several hours after drinking downtown.

Vincent Roh was found 100 yards south of 900 Monitor St. about 6 a.m. Wednesday after a law-enforcement based search initiated when a man reported hearing faint cries for help, according to La Crosse police reports. Officers searched parking lots and other nearby areas with the help of the La Crosse County Sheriff's Department's thermal imaging camera.

Roh said he left several downtown bars "plastered" about 2:30 a.m. and believed he was walking toward Grandad Bluff, police reports stated. He said he sat down on the path when his feet grew cold and then removed his shoes when his legs got cold, according to reports. He then believed he couldn't move his frozen legs.

Roh registered a 0.20 percent blood-alcohol level and was given a public intoxication warning.

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