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Victim in fatal Oct. 2 motorcycle crash identified
37-year-old Nicholas Smythe identified as victim in fatal motorcycle crash on Oct. 2. Crash occurred at Mormon Coulee Road and 33rd Street.
Effigy mounds on UW-Madison campus get national historic nod
A group of mounds and a habitation site near Willow Creek have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Hansen's picked 2025 Grocer of the Year
Hansen’s IGA Market has been named the 2025 Grocer of the Year by the Wisconsin Grocers Association, the organization’s highest honor. The award was presented at the Annual WGA Awards dinner recognizing the Hansen family’s leadership and commitment to excellence…
THE WAY IT WAS: Fire Prevention Week, 1951
Seventy years ago, fire equipment looked a little different than it does today. In 1951, to celebrate Fire Prevention Week, the Tribune printed a series of photographs that showed community members how the city’s fire alarm system worked. The photos…
393 neglected animals rescued at Juneau County home, sent to 14 shelters
Authorities began rescuing a variety of animals, including 136 chickens, 126 rabbits, 35 goats, five horses and 91 dogs, 10 of which are puppies.
Hazmat teams clean up 500-gallon propane leak in Stoddard
Hazmat teams from La Crosse and Vernon County clean up a 500-gallon propane tank leak in Stoddard after a tree falls on it. No injuries reported.
84-year-old Baraboo climber who died at Devil's Lake 'a legend' in climbing community
Peter Cleveland's most notable achievement was climbing to the top of Superpin, a cone-shaped rock in the Black Hills in South Dakota.
Clean clothes contribute to on-farm safety
Clean clothes might not top the list when thinking about farm safety, but proper hygiene can play a vital role in preventing the spread of disease and chemical exposure, according to Tawnie Larson, program manager for the Kansas Agriculture Safety…
Governor approves $9.5M rural Highway 35 project to take place through November 2026
Construction on Wisconsin Highway 35 between La Crosse and Vernon County begins Oct. 13. The $9.5 million project will renovate pavement and intersections. Completion date aimed for November 2026.
Leaf drop-off sites will open Oct. 24; citywide pickup starts Oct. 27
Leaf drop-off sites will open for the season Oct. 24 and remain open until further notice.
7 things to know about the plan to replace the Black Hawk Bridge
The Black Hawk Bridge in Lansing, Iowa, which connects Wisconsin and Iowa, will permanently close on October 20.
Hunger Task Force launches virtual food drive with $5K matching grant
Join the Hunger Task Force's Virtual Food Drive to combat rising food insecurity in La Crosse. Your donation will be doubled with a $5,000 matching gift.
Stories for Good: Healthy Families Winona, a Healthy Families America site, certified for quality service by Prevent Child Abuse America
Healthy Families Winona has been awarded fidelity certification for providing high-quality home visiting services to pregnant families and families with young children.