The U.S. Federal Reserve could lend money to local governments at 0% interest, which would have freed up at least $7.8 million in La Crosse County in 2019 that instead went to investors and banks.
Thousands Exit La Crosse Labor Force
Nearly 4,000 workers have left the La Crosse area labor force since February, a worrying statistic the official unemployment rate conceals.
Committee Considers Civilian Board to Oversee Local Police
How might a civilian police oversight board that represents the diversity of communities in La Crosse work?
Olson: “We start with the people; we end with the people”
Jessica Olson on the statue, police reforms, the La Crosse Center, running for mayor, and owning up to her mistakes.
Mass Incarceration and the Vernon County Jail
Listen to a presentation by Ben Prostine on the Vernon County Jail and its connection to the issue of mass incarceration in Wisconsin.
City of Onalaska Cuts 5 Jobs as Covid-19 Bites
The city of Onalaska has been forced into making $500,000 in cutbacks due to the economic fallout from Covid-19.
Review: Sharks in the Time of Saviors
In Kawai Strong Washburn’s powerful debut novel, complex characters mix with magical realism and dangerous saviors lurk in the water.
Students at Forum on Cops in Schools Deliver Clear Message
An overwhelming majority of speakers at an event Monday spoke in favor of removing police from La Crosse schools.
Twenty-Two Moms Join Group To Protest Family Court System
The moms are deeply frustrated with the response they’ve received from county and state officials.
What Happens When Real News Hangs Out With Fake News?
Podcast: The La Crosse Independent meets the La Crosse Times. Who will win in this battle between fake and real news? Tune in to find out.