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Journalist from Madison area kidnapped in Iraq

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 11:45am
U.S. and Iraqi officials said Shelly Renee Kittleson had also been warned of threats against her in the days before her abduction.

Rural high schoolers explore healthcare paths at Chippewa Valley Technical College

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 8:45am
A recent hands-on learning experience at Chippewa Valley Technical College gave rural high school students a closer look at healthcare careers and a chance to picture themselves in one.

City to collect leftover leaves in single pass April 13

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 4:00am
The City of La Crosse will begin a one-time pass to collect remaining curbside leaves on Monday, April 13. To ensure leaves are collected, rake them into a clearly visible pile following the guidelines below. Crews will start on the…

Ruby's Pantry closes, leaving River Valley region residents with less affordable food options

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 10:00pm
River Valley region residents now have one less option for affordable food.

Scholarship honors pilot’s legacy, opens doors for future aviators

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 3:00pm
For Bill Cowden, aviation wasn’t just a career choice, but a way of life. Since he was a young boy, Bill had always dreamed of being a pilot. Through diligence and perseverance, he nurtured that goal into a 25-year-long aviation…

Freedom Honor Flight fundraiser April 18 in Holmen

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 7:20am
The Holmen Knights of Columbus are hosting a “March to the Cross” fundraiser Saturday, April 18, to assist the Freedom Honor Flight as a gesture of thanks to those who have served the nation. The flight takes area veterans to…

How to prevent lithium ion battery fires

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 5:00am
Between January 1, 2012 to July 24, 2017, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported there were 25,000 incidents of lithium-ion batteries overheating or creating fire hazards involving more than 400 consumer products.

Wisconsin DNR shares tips on young animal encounters

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 5:00am
As warmer weather approaches, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public that wild animals and their young will be on the move across the state.

Missing 72-year-old woman last seen in Winona, police seek public's help

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 1:20pm
The Winona Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find a 72-year-old woman last seen March 15.

2 households displaced after lithium ion battery causes fire on Far East Side

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 8:10am
Fire crews were sent to the 2400 block Independence Lane early Saturday after a resident heard a popping sound and saw smoke from a small rechargeable appliance.

Over 70 townhomes proposed for River Point Park in La Crosse

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 5:20am
Five months after a developer backed out of mixed-use projects on the River Point District’s north side, the abandoned lots have been slated to host 73 townhomes.

Medical cannabis offers relief for some, but risks remain

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 5:15am
As legalized cannabis brings a whole new industry to Minnesota, it also might bring new health benefits and risks.

La Crosse officials present early plans for new River Point Park

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 5:10am
The city just released its ideas for the future of River Point Park.

Wisconsin Room inside Hotel Stoddard, c. 1930s

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 4:30am
When Prohibition was repealed in 1933, the Stoddard Hotel happened to be just finishing up a renovation project. It reopened in 1935, debuting a new cocktail lounge called the Wisconsin Room. The 30-foot Art Moderne bar pictured here was the…

Second man injured in explosion at NaturPak plant in Janesville dies in hospital

Sun, 03/29/2026 - 6:45am
The incident remains under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Janesville police, and the Rock County Medical Examiner’s Department.

Where are La Crosse’s Flock cameras, and what did they cost?

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 7:00am
The La Crosse Police Department owns eight Flock cameras, an AI-powered police surveillance tool that has recently come under statewide scrutiny.

La Crosse County’s property tax rates remain steady

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 6:30am
Many La Crosse County property owners are halfway through their two-installment property tax payments.

Stories for Good: IMPACT Center provides opportunities for Winona’s youth

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 5:30am
Each afternoon in downtown Winona, local youth walk through the doors of the IMPACT Center looking for a safe place to learn, grow and belong.

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