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Man in custody after woman slain near Baraboo

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 6:45pm
BARABOO — A man is in the Sauk County Jail, suspected of killing a woman near Baraboo on Friday.

Plans for 60-unit apartment in La Crosse’s River Point District advance

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 9:26am
After some planning tweaks, plans for The Eleven apartment building are chugging along.

From Tribune files: Notable natives from the La Crosse area

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 4:45am
The director of "Rebel Without a Cause." The first black American to compete in the Olympics. A late night comedian who has been on Letterman's show more than 30 times. These are the seldom-told stories of some of the most…

Villa Louis opens May 20 with America 250 programs and debut of new book

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 4:00am
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN – Villa Louis will reopen for the 2026 season on May 20, featuring “America 250” programming, the debut of historian Mary Elise Antoine’s new book “An Elegant Edifice: The Women Who Foraged a Legacy at Villa Louis,”…

La Crosse police say visiting federal agents aren’t ICE

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 6:30pm
A spokesperson from the La Crosse Police Department said the federal agents who flew into La Crosse Regional Airport on Monday are not immigration officers, and that they’re here with “routine, scheduled training.”

Stories for Good: Volunteers deliver meals and hope to Winona residents

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 5:15am
“They deliver with their hearts.”

Ho-Chunk Nation’s new Betsy Thunder statue overlooks Riverside Park garden

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 3:30pm
A 1250-pound bronze statue of Betsy Thunder, a 19th-century Ho-Chunk healer, has been installed at the Riverside International Friendship Gardens in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The statue serves as the centerpiece for the new Ho-Chunk Nation addition to the gardens.

Gas prices up 45 cents in Wisconsin, creep above $4 in La Crosse area

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 10:00am
Monday morning commuters in the La Crosse area saw regular gasoline prices cross the $4 per gallon mark at some local stations. The Kwik Trip at Hale Drive in Holmen posted $4.24 per gallon while the Kwik Trip in the…

Winona's hydrant flushing program begins, expect potential water issues

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 5:15am
Winona’s annual hydrant flushing program starts Monday and will continue through the rest of May.

‘The best thing I could have ever done’: Winona middle schooler interviews WWE wrestlers during visit

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 5:15am
When Winona Middle School eighth grader Liam Hunt learned his favorite World Wrestling Entertainment wrestlers were going to visit his school, his enthusiasm could not be contained.

River Valley region to enjoy sunny days and cool nights this week

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 5:15am
River Valley region residents should have many opportunities to enjoy some sunshine this week.

Chippewa River Trolley Co. opens season

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 4:30am
Chippewa River Trolley Co. opened its third season on May 1 with more than 30 unique trolley tours, including six brand-new experiences and more currently in development.

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrests 2 for series of burglaries

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 11:00am
Two Wonewoc, Wisconsin, suspects have been arrested in connection with multiple burglaries in the Kendall area, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

GO Chippewa County celebrating tourism with postcard campaign

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 4:00am
National Travel and Tourism Week (May 3- 9) highlights the power of travel and its vital role in supporting local communities. This year, the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber’s Tourism Division, GO Chippewa County is celebrating with a creative postcard campaign…

UW-Stout breaks ground on project to enhance athletics, fitness facilities

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 4:00am
A $31.7 million renovation of University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Recreation Complex will transform the facility and provide more than 39,000 square feet of new and remodeled space for student health, fitness and wellbeing.

Thousands turn out for Madison's ‘May Day’ protest to support immigrant rights, public schools

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 3:45pm
Thousands of people protested at Madison’s Capitol Square on Friday, advocating for issues like support for immigrant communities and increased public school funding.

Boscobel man dies in head-on crash with convoy truck in Vernon County

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 9:30am
A rural Boscobel man was pronounced dead Wednesday at the scene of a two-vehicle, head-on collision on state Highway 27 in rural Cashton.

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