La Crosse Tribune Local News

Samuel N. "Sam" Haddad with his wife, Violetta, owned and operated the Haddad's Dry Cleaners at 312 Main St., La Crosse, shown here in 1947. The business relocated from 306 Main St. in 1936, remaining at the new address under…

Residents of Winona, Fillmore, and Houston counties, including college students, are invited to visit the International Owl Center for free Jan. 4-5. The Owl Center is in Houston, Minnesota, just 30 minutes south of Winona, and is the only all-owl…

Two people fell through the ice while ice fishing in La Crosse on Saturday afternoon, but were able to self-rescue with the help of bystanders.

The Tribune will count down its top 10 local stories of the year through Dec. 31.

A rural Hillsboro man and a horse died in a motor vehicle versus horse-drawn buggy crash on State Highway 82 near Pine Avenue in the town of Union.

John King, a man who turned his 16 foot-long 1987 Ford E-150 Coachman camper into a home, has found a new appreciation for keeping a home together that brings him happiness after battling physical and mental health struggles.

WISCONSIN DELLS – Westby dairy farmer Darin Von Ruden was re-elected president of Wisconsin Farmers Union in the Wisconsin Dells, where more than 200 family farmers and rural advocates gathered for the organization’s 94th annual State Convention.

The Tribune will count down its top 10 local stories of the year through Dec. 31.

The Chestnut family, who overcame homelessness and addiction, are now facing eviction from their duplex unit due to lead exposure and are seeking help to find a new place to live.

David Gene Steele, a rock music fan, shares his journey from homelessness to housing, and the challenges he faces due to arthritis and mental health issues.

Andrea Cieminski and her family have received a gift beyond belief this holiday season, as they have become homeowners after a series of grants and donations. Cieminski and her family were facing homelessness as their landlord prepared to sell the…

Two rural Elroy residents were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Lovers Lane in the town of Hillsboro, Saturday.

The Tribune will count down its top 10 local stories of the year through Dec. 31.

Lance Bagstad, Jay Jones, Frank Andresen, and John Pampuch are among those who love to decorate their homes for Christmas, bringing joy to themselves and their communities.

Lindsay Gulley and James Luhman found love and stability in their relationship while battling housing insecurity and were able to secure permanent housing through Couleecap's Housing First program.

Two Illinois residents were injured in a single-vehicle crash, Thursday, in rural Viola.

Anna Kessler and Jamie Kansier leave La Crosse for a fresh start. They find new homes and jobs, leaving behind their struggles with substance abuse and homelessness.

The fourth annual 7 Rivers Community Holiday Dinner will be held on Christmas Day, December 25, at the North Presbyterian Church in La Crosse. The dinner will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with 50 free meals available.

Join the Hydro Helpers program to help firefighters and neighbors by caring for a hydrant in the winter. Sign up now!

Rev. Dr. Mark Jolivette and Mary Lichtie were honored with the 38th annual Iverson Freking Ecumenical Recognition for their contributions and service to the La Crosse community.