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Onalaska roundabout construction to close intersection near shopping center
A busy Onalaska intersection near Target and McDonald's will be closed to traffic starting next week as crews work to add a roundabout.
Culvert work prompts temporary closure of Highway JB in La Crosse County
More culvert work is being done in La Crosse County.
Crawford County hit-and-run in construction zone probed
The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run crash in a construction zone.
DOT closes Black Hawk Bridge in Lansing due to detected movement
The Iowa Department of Transportation has temporarily closed the Black Hawk Bridge until further notice after sensor data exceeded safety thresholds. The engineering contractor will conduct a thorough analysis to determine whether the bridge is safe to reopen.
'Cavalry is not coming': La Crosse man who fought for Social Security still losing home
Troy Walker's accurate predictions of foreclosure and deteriorating health have led to a desperate search for relief. He's running out of options.
Onalaska Art Keepers Rockin’ Sunfish addition and contest announced
The Onalaska Art Keepers (OAK) announce the addition of two new Rockin’ Sunfish at Great River Landing. "Bobber" the Rockin’ Sunfish has entertained locals and tourists as an interactive art piece along the Great River Road since 2013. The installation…
Two killed in Winona County crash on I-90
Two people died in a fatal car crash on I-90 in Winona County. One person sustained life-threatening injuries.
Danielle Endvick named executive director of Wisconsin Farmers Union
The Wisconsin Farmers Union has named named Danielle Endvick to be the organization’s next executive director.
Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office fills Arcadia police gap
Trempealeau County Sheriff Brett Semingson assures residents of Arcadia that law enforcement will be present despite local staffing shortages.
La Crosse County Library senior fair moves to Omni Center
La Crosse County Library’s annual Senior Fair is growing and moving to the Onalaska Omni Center, which has generously donated its space for this year’s event. The fair will be held there from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 21.…
24K pounds of ammonium nitrate spilled when train crashes through semi-trailer
A semi-trailer driver was unharmed after his vehicle was hit by a train in Nelson, Wisconsin, resulting in a spill of ammonium nitrate.
Pickleball a game-changer for social connections and health
Pickleball is becoming increasingly popular in the region, with new courts and clubs opening to meet the demand.
Jackson Co. man dies from motorcycle crash injuries sustained Friday
A 67-year-old man from Taylor, Wis. died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash on Jackson County Road N.
Train collides with semi-truck in Buffalo County
A train collided with a semi-truck in Nelson, causing a road closure.
Our Town Tomah planting day May 21
Our Town Tomah Beautification, a volunteer community enhancement group, will hold its annual spring planting day Wednesday, May 21, starting at 9 am. The group plants 40 curbside planters in 13 city parks and several city-government buildings.
Wildfire burns about 130 acres in western Juneau County
No injuries or property damage were reported in the fire, the DNR said.
Get a hole-in-one, win a .50 caliber rifle at West Salem's K-9 fundraiser
West Salem Police Department is hosting a golf outing fundraiser to establish a K-9 unit and offering a prize: a Barrett Model 99 .50 BMG rifle.
Juneau County wildfire reaches 80 acres amid critical fire danger conditions
Wisconsin DNR and local agencies battle 80-acre wildfire in Juneau County. Evacuations ordered in Kingston and Mather. No injuries reported.
Gateway Area Council Launches 2025 Scrap-A-Thon
The Gateway Area Council of Scouting America kicked off its annual Scrap-A-Thon, a scrap metal collection fundraiser running May through September 2025. Community members are encouraged to donate unwanted metal to support local Scouting programs, including Camp Decorah and camp…
La Crosse police abandon policy that led to federal lawsuit
Back in 2020, Demond Harris had outstanding citations for reckless driving and disorderly conduct. An alleged road rage incident led to La Crosse police writing the tickets against Harris after he had departed the scene.




