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La Crosse woman gains national attention for first flight with grandson at controls

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 5:15am
88-year-old La Crosse woman Frances Dahlke takes her first flight with her grandson as the pilot, capturing national attention and enjoying a special journey.

Sale of The Bar property to Twin Bluffs Bar owner approved by Goodview City Council

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 5:15am
Goodview's city council agrees to sell property to David Brommerich, owner of Twin Bluffs Bar. He plans to add a kitchen and entertainment to the former home of The Bar.

Sadistic Century cycling event returns to support Stepping Stones of Menomonie

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 4:15am
The Valley Girls Cycling Organization is proud to announce a new partnership with the Rotary Club of Menomonie to bring back the legendary Sadistic Century, an iconic and challenging road cycling event benefiting Stepping Stones of Menomonie.

Two La Crosse-area officers recognized for saving Holmen woman in fiery crash

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 12:10pm
La Crosse County Sheriff's Office deputy and Holmen Police officer awarded for saving woman from burning car crash.

Crawford County requests information from transmission line developers

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 12:00pm
The Crawford County Board of Supervisors last week requested documents and other detailed information concerning Dairyland Power Cooperative and Gridliance-Heartland's proposal to build a high-voltage electrical transmission line through Wisconsin’s Driftless region.

‘I can’t take anybody else’: Elder care facilities grapple with nursing shortage

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 6:30am
Amid a years-long, nationwide nursing shortage, long-term care facilities have been hit the hardest.

Mugs for Rugs returns to help eliminate rug-related falls

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 4:45am
Emplify Health by Gundersen and the La Crosse and Onalaska fire departments are teaming up again to address the hazards posed by throw rugs, particularly for seniors.

Pedestrian injured in Winona intersection collision with car

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 10:30pm
A pedestrian and vehicle crash in Winona resulted in non-life-threatening injuries for the pedestrian. No alcohol suspected.

'We are safe': Onalaska Rotary club members stranded in Puerto Vallarta amid unrest

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 7:50pm
Members of the Onalaska Hilltopper Rotary Club, who were in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to distribute water filters, have reassured their community that they are safe after being stranded due to civil unrest following the killing of drug cartel leader Nemesio…

Anglers, it's time to start removing permanent ice shanties

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 5:00pm
Last week marked the first in a series of deadlines for ice anglers to remove shelters from inland and boundary waters around the state.

Winona woman falls asleep, causes airborne crash in Trempealeau County

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 3:15pm
A Winona woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Trempealeau County after falling asleep at the wheel. She sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

THE WAY IT WAS: 1951 North Side fire

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 4:30am
This photo, taken 75 years ago on Feb. 21, 1951, after an overnight fire, shows the ruins of a building at the east end of Clinton Street in La Crosse, current site of Hunger Task Force and GO Riteway Transportation…

Family of 9 receives Habitat for Humanity home in Stoddard

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 8:00am
Habitat for Humanity awards a two-story home to a family of nine in Stoddard. The family put in sweat equity hours to fix up the dilapidated house.

Two riders safe after ATV falls through Mississippi River ice near Stoddard

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 8:30pm
Two riders are safe after their ATV fell through the Mississippi River ice in Stoddard. No injuries reported. Investigation underway.

City closes road in Lower Hixon Forest

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 12:15pm
The city of La Crosse's parks department closed a road in Lower Hixon Forest.

One injured in South Side La Crosse garage fire

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 11:45am
One resident injured in a garage fire on La Crosse's South Side. Firefighters contained the blaze, but the homeowner was displaced. Cause under investigation.

Protect your identity from fraudsters this tax season

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 5:00am
As tax season approaches, experts around the state are warning Wisconsin residents to stay vigilant against identity theft.

County road weight restrictions return next week

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 5:00am
Next week, the La Crosse County Highway Department will implement seasonal weight restrictions on a handful of county trunk highways.

Harry Styles fans picked for Madison listening party can’t believe their luck

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 7:53am
A group of 50 Harry Styles fans and their plus ones will kick off his album’s release in Madison on Wednesday at an invite-only listening party.

Today is Ash Wednesday, and the start of Lent

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 7:05am
Today is Ash Wednesday, a day of introspection for Christians and the beginning of the 46-day season of Lent.

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