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Hillsboro therapist creates crawler for pediatric patient
For Cassidy Sanchez, there’s almost nothing she won’t do for her patients. The physical therapist at Emplify Health by Gundersen Hillsboro Hospital isn’t afraid to take on the most medically complex cases. And if a patient needs a piece of…
Business fire in downtown Monroe draws crews from multiple departments
The fire on the east side of Monroe’s downtown square began shortly after 11 a.m. and still was burning about 12:15 p.m., a Monroe dispatcher said.
Commodore and First Mate Misty and Mitch Lown to lead La Crosse Riverfest
As La Crosse Riverfest prepares for the annual celebration, the commodores and first mates announced Misty and Mitch Lown as the newest couple to join their ranks. The Lowns will serve as the 39th Commodore and First Mate.
Man dies from injuries suffered in Janesville house fire
The man was rescued from a second-story window of 402 S. Locust St., and taken to Mercy Hospital with life-threatening injuries. He later died at the hospital.
Van Dunk Family Walking Path dedication set for Saturday
The Van Dunk Family Walking Path will be dedicated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ceremony will take place on the east end of the path by the gazebo. Residents are invited and encouraged to…
Drum Iowa founder hosts drumming circles at Franciscan Spirituality Center
Myquawn Bailey Sr., founder of Drum Iowa, a therapeutic drumming initiative designed to increase awareness of mindful, community-based drumming, facilitates a monthly drumming circle at the Franciscan Spirituality Center, 920 Market St.
Dane County Humane Society welcoming hundreds of dogs from Ridglan Farms
Monday marked the first day in the Humane Society’s work to rehome 500 of the 1,500 beagles sold last month by the embattled Ridglan Farms to two groups opposed to using animals in research.
Geothermal projects in Winona schools yield $5.5M tax credit
Winona Area Public Schools’ recent multi-million-dollar geothermal dehumidification projects aren’t just paying off for the district in the form of improved air quality and learning environments, but also with a financial boost and a special visit.
Man in custody after woman slain near Baraboo
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
After some planning tweaks, plans for The Eleven apartment building are chugging along.
From Tribune files: Notable natives from the La Crosse area
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
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
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
“They deliver with their hearts.”
Ho-Chunk Nation’s new Betsy Thunder statue overlooks Riverside Park garden
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
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…
