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Two early childhood education online textbooks released; collaborative effort led by CVTC

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 7:00am
The Wisconsin Technical College System, in collaboration with The University of Wisconsin System, Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESA), and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, has released two new Early Childhood Education textbooks, "Family & Community Relationships" and "Foundations of Early…

Winona food shelf sees 25% increase in demand, braces for SNAP cuts

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 6:15am
Winona Volunteer Services food shelf faces growing demand amid potential loss of SNAP benefits. Community urged to donate and support.

CPKC Holiday Train stop benefits Winona food shelf this December

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 6:10am
CPKC's holiday train returns to Winona in December to support the food shelf. Enjoy entertainment and make donations at the train stop.

Memorial planned for La Crosse children's librarian killed in hit-and-run

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 6:00am
La Crosse Public Library to hold memorial service on Oct. 27 for beloved children's librarian, Medora Nelson-Farris, killed in a hit-and-run accident.

Viroqua athletics seek move to Southwest Conference for 'better fit'

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 5:45am
Viroqua Area Schools is considering leaving the Coulee Conference and joining the Southwest Conference in 2027-28, due to enrollment disparities and a better fit with similar-sized rural schools.

After 7 decades, disappearance of La Crosse babysitter Evelyn Hartley still unsolved

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 5:45am
It has been seven decades since anyone has seen Evelyn Hartley. Her disappearance has yet to be solved, but that doesn’t mean it’s a closed case.

Leaf collection begins Oct. 27 in La Crosse, crews to cover entire city

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 5:30am
Leaf collection starts on Monday, Oct. 27, and continues through Nov. 21. Crews will be deployed across the city, each responsible for a specific section. After completing their designated areas, teams will aid others until the entire city has had…

Stories for Good: Naturalized citizens honored by Project FINE

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 5:30am
Project FINE's Citizenship and Constitution Day celebration brings together naturalized citizens, families, and community members for music, dance, and culture.

Local favorite Nick Trim widens lead in B.A.S.S. Nation Championship

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 7:45pm
After catching 21 pounds on Day 1 of the 2025 Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Championship at Upper Mississippi River presented by Lowrance, local angling ace Nick Trim said he felt the tournament was his to lose.

Second day results from B.A.S.S. Nation Championship at Mississippi River

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 7:35pm
Wisconsin's Nick Trim maintains the lead on Day 2 of the 2025 Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Championship at Upper Mississippi River presented by Lowrance with a total of 40 pounds.

CPKC's holiday train to benefit River Valley food banks

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 2:00pm
CPKC's holiday train will benefit food banks in the River Valley region, stopping in 10 communities to collect donations.

Winona woman livestreams suicidal comments prior to fatal I-90 crash

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 11:30am
A 27-year-old Winona woman died in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 90 in Mower County. No alcohol involved, dry road conditions.

County Connection: Supporting Our Veterans

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 5:30am
As Veterans Day approaches, many veterans and service members might wonder what benefits they are eligible to receive. The La Crosse County Veteran Services Office answers that question all year round -- not just on Veterans Day!

National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 8:45pm
The Wisconsin Department of Justice will observe National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 25. More than 145 events with more than 266 participating law enforcement agencies are planned across Wisconsin on Saturday, where Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose…

Elderly man arrested for OWI after driving wrong way near Viroqua

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 2:00pm
An 86-year-old man was arrested for driving under the influence after being stopped by a Vernon County deputy sheriff who used their vehicle to warn oncoming traffic. The incident occurred on U.S. Highway 14 between Westby and Viroqua. The suspect,…

Black Hawk Bridge in Lansing closes as commuters wait for ferry service to start

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 1:15pm
The Black Hawk Bridge, which has been a critical part of daily travel in the region since its opening in 1931, has officially shut down for the final time as construction on the new bridge continues. The free car ferry…

Five injured in Winona County two-vehicle crash

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 1:00pm
Five injured in a two-vehicle crash in Winona County, Minnesota. Both vehicles were on Highway 43.

Five injured in Winona County two-vehicle crash

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 1:00pm
Five injured in a two-vehicle crash in Winona County, Minnesota. Both vehicles were on Highway 43.

THE WAY IT WAS: 431 Main St., 1915

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 5:15am
A night scene from 1915 showed the building at 431 Main St. illuminated by Humphrey arc gaslights, a popular method of lighting during the early 20th-century before electric lights became the norm. The first floor of the building was then…

Mississippi Valley Conservancy hosting Zoom event on conservation for birds

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 7:15am
Mississippi Valley Conservancy is hosting a Zoom presentation with Dr. Anna Pidgeon to discuss the birds of southern Wisconsin and how development impacts bird populations, as well as what can be done to protect them.

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