La Crosse Tribune Local News

James Ray Smallwood Sr. was arrested and booked on domestic violence charges, among others, after a report of domestic violence at a residence in rural Hillsboro, and is due back in court on Jan. 7.

After funding six solar energy projects and hosting 15 educational events, the Solar on La Crosse Schools group plans to disband.

According to data from Pathways Home, the anticipated winter influx of homeless individuals in La Crosse was down by more than half in 2025 compared to the previous year.

The annual Kickapoo Valley Reserve Winter Festival will take place on January 10th, with a range of winter activities for all ages and abilities.

Experience a night of laughter with Jeff Foxworthy at Treasure Island Resort & Casino. Tickets on sale January 9. Reserved seats start at $54.

La Crosse apartment fire displaces residents as flames rapidly spread. Firefighters battle modified building layout. Red Cross assists those affected.

Menomonie Area Soccer opened registration for spring travel soccer season on Jan. 1. Travel soccer is for players with previous soccer experience, but not required, and birth years between 2011-2017. An informational meeting will be held on Sunday, Jan. 11,…

In the 1940s, factories worldwide underwent modernization, not just in machinery but also in production processes. The La Crosse Rubber Mills hired industrial engineers to study the factory floor by timing employees with a stopwatch and testing different approaches to…

Join the 2026 Oktoberfest USA Button Design Contest! Submit your original artwork and be part of the 65th celebration in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

As of late December, flu rates were considered moderate and rising by the state Department of Health Services. The rates of COVID and RSV, however, remain low, but are also on the rise.

Emplify Health by Gundersen welcomed 1,929 babies in 2025 — a new record.

If you're going to hit the road, the news is still good.

William E. Ziemer, 61, was taken into custody for a string of burglaries in Dunn County over Christmas after a traffic stop revealed property believed to be associated with the burglaries in his vehicle.

The Winona Daily News' top story of 2025 was the major breakthrough prosecutors had on the death investigation of Baby Angel, found dead in 2011.

From Badgers football to restaurant closings, there was plenty of news in the Madison area in 2025.

Coming to the top of Winona's stories for 2025, looking back at prolific deaths like Bob Kierlin and Jason Gruett, the Diocese closing Winona churches and a major bar fire with plans to rebuild.

Viroqua's application to switch to the Southwest Conference was denied by the WIAA Conference Realignment Task Force, citing the benefits to Viroqua were not substantial enough to offset the hardships it would cause the Coulee Conference.

Many of the top baby names are popular choices seen at Madison hospitals in previous years.

The annual Kid's Ice Fishing Event will be from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 10 at the McNally Boat Landing in Winona, Minnesota.

A pair of traffic crashes involving snow plows has Chippewa County Highway Department officials reminding drivers to be aware of winter driving conditions.