German airline refines the art of coping with strikes
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — An airline strike with hundreds of cancelled flights conjures up fears of long lines and chaos, but German carrier Lufthansa appears to be coping, having managed over…
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — An airline strike with hundreds of cancelled flights conjures up fears of long lines and chaos, but German carrier Lufthansa appears to be coping, having managed over…
Young women are living with their parents or relatives at a rate not seen since 1940 as more millennial women put off marriage, attend college and face high living expenses.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky woman faces charges after authorities say they found her hiding in an empty doghouse after a dangerous pursuit.
GENEVA (AP) — A deal reached at a U.N. meeting on Wednesday opens the way for satellite tracking of airliners, a major breakthrough motivated by the mystery disappearance of a Malaysia Airline…
The Viroqua Police Department is warning area communities about an automated telephone calling scam in which people are told they owe money to the Internal Revenue Service.
DUBLIN (AP) — Tech giant Apple will resist the British government's efforts to get access to encrypted data through a new spying law, CEO Tim Cook said Wednesday.
A banquet was recently held at the Coon Valley American Legion hall to celebrate Burt Ekern’s 38 years at the helm of the this area’s amateur baseball team, the Chaseburg/Coon Valley Blues.
The popularity of Lori Nestingen’s “Grandbuddy” program with Norseland Nursing Home residents continues to grow as her third-grade students at Westby Elementary School look forward to sharing …
There’s no better lesson learned than one that involves hands-on development with the end result making a difference in someone’s life. As a new second grade teacher at Westby Elementary Schoo…
Westby interim Police Chief David Jefson wanted to remind city of Westby residents to remove their vehicles from all city streets during the early morning hours as street crews prepare for the…
The Westby Police Department is down to one vehicle after its 2010 Dodge Charger was involved in a crash on the south end of the city on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Westby, has launched a communitywide “Come for Supper,” ministry that offers a free meal at the church on Tuesdays. For the month of November though, the meal has…
I’d like to recognize some veteran friends of mine this Veteran’s Day. We are truly a Band of Brothers. They’ve been here for me in various ways since they found out I have brain cancer.
Todd Charles Berger, 27, of Westby, died on Oct. 28, 2015. He was and still is the light for his family and friends.
Don’t miss it! Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m: Author Harlan Flick will be making a stop to talk about his new book, Coins in a Half-Filled Jar. Jess wrote about Harlan’s early years near DeSoto, …
Vernon County Toys for Tots is gearing up for the Christmas season, and this year will be operating the program with a few changes.
A mix of neveau humor generated in the minds of Viroqua High School comic actors and tried-and-true laughs from skits presented on the Carol Burnett Show were presented in three shows last weekend.
Elizabeth “Betty” (Zitzner) Call, 97, of Arlington, Va., entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, at the Virginia Hospital Center in Arlingto…
William (Bill) D. Davis, 78, of Milton, Wis., and formerly of Janesville, breathed his final earthly breath on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, after a brave battle with cancer. He took the waiting han…
Dorothy May Ramsett-Snyder of Dallas, Texas, and formerly of Viroqua, died Sept. 23, 2015.
A couple of weeks ago I wrote an editorial about the importance of preserving the Government Accountability Board in Wisconsin.
Xcel Energy has proposed a $10, fixed electric fee increase “driven primarily by capital investments.” For 2015 through 2019, Xcel projects debt on existing and new power plants, transmission …
Paul Ryan paints himself as a champion of “the people” over “Washington.”
Welcome to new lodging establishment, 217 N. Main St.,Viroqua, is open for business as of last Friday.
A community sing event with song writer Lia Falls has been planned at the Tapestry Yoga Studio in the Landmark Center, Sunday, Nov. 15, from 2-3:30 p.m.