A free and robust press is a central ingredient of a flourishing and democratic society — and given the existential crises we now face, also critical to its survival. But newsroom jobs have declined while local news deserts continue to grow and spread.
“Black Coaches in the National Football League: Superior Performance, Inferior Opportunities.” That was the title of a 2002 report by famed attorney Johnnie Cochran Jr. and civil rights lawyer Cyrus Mehri detailing how Black coaches averaged more wins than their white counterparts but found …
🎧 The hosts discuss what's responsible for the rise in cases and what can be done to reverse this troubling trend.
Dairy farmers from across America have converged in Madison this week for the Super Bowl of dairying: World Dairy Expo. Amid the talk about prize-winning cows and the latest in farm technology, there will be tremendous concern surrounding labor shortages and how to stay in business when work…
It is a concerning question. If you listen to the words of some elected officials or follow the message of political ads leading up to the November election, the answer is stark and clear. Many believe that it is the role of elected representatives to defend us against the villainous actions…
Northwestern's $800 million project runs counter to Big Ten trend with fewer seats, unimpeachable funding
We regularly encounter stories of Americans struggling to stay financially afloat, buffeted by the day's economic challenges. So many focus on a woman who is identified a quarter of the way in as a "single mother." She's often portrayed facing impossible demands of holding a paying job while caring for the young ones.
When Gov. Ron DeSantis referred to a “biblical storm surge,” he was assessing Hurricane Ian’s damage and, unknowingly, prophesying what’s to come in future years and decades in Florida.
Nearly every member of my family has ties to Mississippi. During school breaks, we would load up the Aerostar and head out from Detroit, down I-75 south to our grandparents' home in Cruger, a small town nestled somewhere between where Emmett Till's body was found and where Medgar Evers was assassinated.
SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. — There was no time to waste. As Hurricane Ian lashed southwest Florida, Bryan Stern, a veteran of the U.S. military, and others began gathering crews, boats and even crowbars for the urgent task that would soon be at hand: rescuing hundreds of people who might get trapped by floodwaters.
After the murder of George Floyd, there was a shift in how institutions across the country discussed racism and equality. The University of Wisconsin—La Crosse was no exception.
La Crosse has long been a community that overwhelmingly supports public education. In my first two years in our district, I am incredibly impressed by the passion our community has for offering the best for our students, teachers, and staff.
As a La Crosse School Board member, I was initially skeptical of the proposed referendum. Having two children who went through Lincoln Middle and Logan High School, I have loyalty to both schools. It felt like a betrayal to the teachers, coaches, and mentors who had been such an essential pa…
It is a concerning question. If you listen to the words of some elected officials or follow the message of political ads leading up to the November election, the answer is stark and clear. Many believe that it is the role of elected representatives to defend us against the villainous actions…
When queried, I recently stated that I would absolutely not take part in a debate at UW-La Crosse, and last week the La Crosse Tribune’s Editorial Board confirmed that this was a prudent decision.
Ranked choice voting is gaining ground across America. In August, Alaska ran its first election using the method, joining Maine, New York City and many smaller communities.
Ranked choice voting has been in vogue across the nation, with many cities and some states changing their elections to incorporate it.
For a long time there were two senior centers in La Crosse occupied by two different groups: The Southside Senior Center on Denton Street and our Harry J Olson Senior Center at 1607 North St. on the Northside.
I appreciated reading last Sunday’s La Crosse Tribune editorial, “Van Orden throws verbal darts rather than be part of a La Crosse tradition.” The Editorial Board laments Van Orden’s non-response to the La Crosse Debate Coalition’s invitation to help citizens prepare for their vote on Novemb…
Something noticeably different this year at Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth, Texas.
Eight tips to help you have a successful job search.
For those seeking jobs, opportunities can be found with a little patience and ingenuity
Content by Brand Ave. Studios. The annual Amazon Prime Day is here and will offer discounts on many of your favorite things.
Content by Brand Ave. Studios. The annual Amazon Prime Day is coming July 12 and 13, and per usual will offer discounts on many of your favorite things.
Through its heinous human rights record,
theocracy has defiled religion it's based on
Commentary: What if the reason is not that things are getting worse but that we are getting worse at thinking about things in constructive ways?
🎧 The hosts debate the causes of the crisis at the border and what can be done to help fix this long-term problem.
The League of Women Voters of the La Crosse Area (LWVLA) was founded in 1924, and since that time has acted as a grassroots nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed to the civic health of the community. Its mission is “Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.”
The U.S. House of Representatives last week passed a bill to reform how Congress certifies electors after a presidential election. That bill (or a similar but slightly weaker Senate one) needs to pass the Senate now.
Is there no end to the mighty powers of our former President Donald Trump?
An international relations expert joins the Utterly Moderate Podcast to assess the current state of the war in Ukraine.
During an annual physical, doctors examine the heart, lungs and other vital organs. Now, a panel of health experts recommends physicians also check patients for anxiety. Dr. Lynn Bufka, from the American Psychological Association, joins CBS News New York's Mary Calvi to explain.
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