Iconic broadcaster Garagiola dies at 90
PHOENIX — Joe Garagiola’s nine-year baseball career was a modest one. His 57 years in broadcasting that followed made him one of the most popular figures in the sports world and beyond.
PHOENIX — Joe Garagiola’s nine-year baseball career was a modest one. His 57 years in broadcasting that followed made him one of the most popular figures in the sports world and beyond.
St. Joseph’s coach Phil Martelli was trying to find some way to praise Oregon, his team’s opponent Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
SEATTLE — Washington freshmen Marquese Chriss and Dejounte Murray both declared for the NBA draft Wednesday and will hire agents, ending their college careers after one season and issuing a blow to the Huskies hopes of getting back to the…
Alonzo Hernandez notched a hat trick as R.A. Long pounded defending Southwest District champion Hockinson 6-0 in Greater St. Helens 2A League boys soccer on Wednesday at Longview Memorial Stadium.
ONALASKA — The incumbent often has a name-recognition advantage going into an election, but it’s no advantage when the incumbent’s name isn’t on the ballot. That’s the situation Onalaska Mayor Joe Chilsen faces as he runs for re-election to a…
VIROQUA/WEST PRAIRIE — Keith Wenzel Skildum, 90, of Viroqua and formerly of West Prairie, rural Viroqua passed away Saturday morning, March 12, 2016, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
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MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says it wouldn’t be a bad thing for Republicans if the party’s presidential nominee is decided at the convention this summer.
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan on Wednesday decried ugliness and divisiveness in American politics, delivering a veiled but passionate rebuke to GOP front-runner Donald Trump and the nasty tone of the presidential race.
WEST SALEM — Mary Carol Dean, 62, of West Salem died Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Gundersen Health System. Blaschke & Schneider is assisting with arrangements. Complete obituary to follow.
TOMAH — Jerry Keene, 85, of Tomah died Monday, March 21, 2016. A private memorial service will be held at Torkelson Funeral Home.
BUFFALO CITY — Neil J. Harm, 77, of Buffalo City died Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Wabasha. Wozney-Killian Funeral Home, Arcadia, is assisting the family.
Betty L. Eldridge, 89, of La Crosse died Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Gundersen Health System. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, at Mt. Calvary Ev. Lutheran Church, La Crosse. Entombment in Gardens of Peace Mausoleum, Mormon Coulee Memorial Park…
Arleen E. Adsit, 94, of La Crosse passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse.
VIROQUA — Wilda May Blair, 98, died Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Bethel Home and Services in Viroqua.
ONALASKA — Tim D. Halverson, 55, of Onalaska passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Gundersen Health System.
WESTBY — Verna Mae Mashak, 91, of Westby died Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Norseland Nursing Home.
WESTBY — Shirley J. Cole, 86, of Westby died Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Vosseteig Funeral Home, Westby.
VIROQUA — John Folgelson, 83, of Viroqua died Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Bethel Home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Thorson Funeral Home, Viroqua.
DAKOTA, Minn. — William Joseph Shimshak, 84, of Dakota died Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Dakota. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, at Schumacher-Kish…
BUFFALO CITY — David A. Holien, 79, of Buffalo City died Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Alma. Burial in Buffalo City Cemetery. Visitation 4…
Jerry Joles, 70, of La Crosse passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at home.
WINONA, Minn. — The Saint Mary’s University student reported missing early Monday, which led to a multi-day search both in the Winona area and farther, was found safe in the Chicago area.