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Sportsmen's group hosting kids fishing day at Pettibone lagoon

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 5:30am
For the 13th year, the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO is teaming up with the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s Boots on the Ground to host Take Kids Fishing Day from 9 to noon Saturday, June 7, at the Pettibone Park Lagoon, La Crosse.

WAY IT WAS: Gateway Transportation Co., Central Operations Control, ca. 1965

Mon, 06/02/2025 - 5:15am
The Central Operations Control room of the Gateway Transportation Co. Before desktop computers were available, punch cards were used to track truck shipments across more than 40 terminals spanning the Midwest. Here, workers wear telephone headsets wired to a telephone…

'Leave plenty early': Road work to impact travel for WIAA state track event in La Crosse

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 6:01am
Road construction in La Crosse has altered traffic patterns and triggered backups. And that is before tens of thousands of visitors to the WIAA state track and field meet are added to the mix.

Highway M detour in town of Greenfield starts June 2 for culvert work

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 10:30am
Highway M in the town of Greenfield in La Crosse County will be closed for three days starting June 2 to replace a culvert.

County Connection: Beach monitoring keeps swimmers safe

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 6:45am
La Crosse County Health Department monitors beach water quality to keep swimmers safe. Learn about the county's beach testing efforts.

City Loop Drive connector route in West Salem closes for construction

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 2:45pm
City Loop Drive in West Salem will close for construction starting June 2. The short road connects drivers at the overpass at highways C and B.

Pettibone Beach rentals open for the season, cards now accepted

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 10:00am
La Crosse's Pettibone Beach is open for kayak, paddleboard, canoe, and tandem kayak rentals. Credit and debit cards accepted for the first time.

International Owl Center raises $1.5M toward $17.3M facility goal

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 6:45am
The International Owl Center in Houston is raising funds for a new facility with walk-through aviaries. The goal is to raise $17.3 million.

Homeless La Crosse veteran dies, leaving hole in unsheltered community

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 10:30am
Brad Schwaegerl, a beacon in La Crosse's unsheltered community, died in early May. He leaves behind a legacy of support and a lesson in seeing humanity within others.

Victim identified in fatal Allamakee County deer collision

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 9:45am
Allamakee County officials have released the name of the person who died in a vehicle-deer collision May 23.

IN PHOTOS: People enjoy a sunny Memorial Day weekend in La Crosse

Mon, 05/26/2025 - 4:15pm
Memorial Day services and parades took place at several cemeteries and parks in La Crosse, honoring those who gave their lives for liberty.

One dead after car hits deer and rolls in Iowa

Sat, 05/24/2025 - 12:29pm
One person is dead after a car-deer crash Friday in northeast Iowa.

Construction on road to Goose Island Park to last six days

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 5:45am
The lone entry point to Goose Island County Park will be down to one lane for six days.

Parents of Wisconsin River boater missing since April 3 still hopeful he'll be found

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 5:45am
"Not knowing where he is at is killing us," Francesco di Filippo's dad said.

Apply for 2025 Wisconsin elk hunting season by May 31

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 6:00am
Apply for a 2025 elk hunting license in Wisconsin by May 31. Limited spots available in the Black River Elk Range and Clam Lake Elk Range.

Single-vehicle crash in rural Genoa causes power outage

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 4:45pm
A rural Genoa man was treated on scene after a single-vehicle crash on North Ridge Road resulted in a power outage due to downed power lines.

Manure spill in Monroe County kills fish in Spring Valley, Moore creeks

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 2:15pm
A manure spill in Monroe County, Wisconsin has resulted in degraded water quality in Spring Valley Creek, Moore Creek, and the Kickapoo.

Bridge fire severs Great River trail connection between Trempealeau, Onalaska

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 12:00pm
A fire late Thursday evening destroyed the Tank Creek Bridge on Wisconsin’s Great River State Trail, severing the path's connection between Trempealeau and Onalaska.

Highway P resurfacing in Monroe County starts May 27

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 5:45am
Highway P in the towns of Sheldon and Wellington in southern Monroe County will be restricted to alternating one-lane of traffic starting May 27 for resurfacing.

Tractor driver airlifted from scene of Trempealeau County farm accident

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 10:00pm
Trempealeau County tractor accident leaves operator seriously injured, flown to La Crosse hospital.

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