La Crosse Tribune Local News

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 Volunteer Services food shelf faces growing demand amid potential loss of SNAP benefits. Community urged to donate and support.

CPKC's holiday train returns to Winona in December to support the food shelf. Enjoy entertainment and make donations at the train stop.

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 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.

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 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…

Project FINE's Citizenship and Constitution Day celebration brings together naturalized citizens, families, and community members for music, dance, and culture.

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.

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 will benefit food banks in the River Valley region, stopping in 10 communities to collect donations.

A 27-year-old Winona woman died in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 90 in Mower County. No alcohol involved, dry road conditions.

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!

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…

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,…

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 a two-vehicle crash in Winona County, Minnesota. Both vehicles were on Highway 43.

Five injured in a two-vehicle crash in Winona County, Minnesota. Both vehicles were on Highway 43.

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 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.