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Sheriff's office partners with Law Enforcement Services in community outreach

Wed, 11/19/2025 - 5:30am
The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office is partnering with Law Enforcement Services from St. Charles, Missouri, to enhance its community outreach efforts.

THE WAY IT WAS: Downtown McDonald’s, December 1990

Mon, 11/17/2025 - 10:30am
A December 1990 view of the McDonald’s restaurant which was located at 328 Main St. in downtown La Crosse. Designed around the sunken Man-Lay Garden, this fast-food business opened 50 years ago on Nov. 20, 1975, and was once pictured…

Stories for Good: Winona’s enduring spirit of generosity

Mon, 11/17/2025 - 5:30am
As the crisp autumn air settles over Winona, this season brings more than just falling leaves. The end of the year stirs a spirit of generosity deeply rooted in our community.

Driver airlifted after ATV accident in Trempealeau

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 2:15pm
A 26-year-old man was airlifted to a hospital after an ATV accident in Trempealeau, suffering a potential spinal injury.

Remembering business reporter Steve Cahalan, the ‘consummate professional’

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 7:30am
Steve Cahalan, a respected business reporter, leaves behind a lasting legacy in the Coulee Region. His dedication and passion touched many lives.

MariBell Transmission Project plans to be discussed at Westby open house Thursday

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 6:00am
Dairyland Power Cooperative and GridLiance Heartland will host an open house in Westby, Wisconsin on Nov. 20 to seek public input on the proposed MariBell Transmission Project, a 140-mile, 765/161-kV transmission line anticipated to be in service by 2034.

Redevelopment plan for downtown Oktoberfest area adopted by La Crosse city council

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 8:15pm
La Crosse is one step closer to redeveloping the area between its historic downtown and the river confluence.

One dead after early morning La Crosse residential fire

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 12:00pm
Residential fire in La Crosse claims one life near Wittenburg Park. Fire and police departments investigating cause of the blaze.

Man, dog die in Winona duplex fire

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 5:00pm
A man and his dog died in a fire at a Winona duplex. The fire department found them unresponsive in the apartment. Investigation is ongoing.

Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association sets holiday decorating seminar

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 6:45am
The Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association is excited to host From Table to Twinkle: The Art of Holiday Decorating, Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m., at 4319 Jeffers Road, Eau Claire, sponsored by The Hearth Shoppe - A…

Meet Cole Kindiger, the Tribune’s new general assignment reporter

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 6:15am
Cole Kindiger joins La Crosse Tribune as a general assignment news reporter, bringing energy and enthusiasm to cover local issues in Wisconsin.

Market on River hosts market Saturday in Chippewa Falls

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 6:00am
Join Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) at Market on River, located at 128 W. River St., Chippewa Falls, for the November Market at MOR featuring 37 local pop-up vendors. The market will take place on the first and second floors of…

Great Rivers United Way takes first steps to operate 211

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 5:30am
Great Rivers United Way’s board of directors voted to take the first step to keep Great Rivers 211 in the Coulee Region.

Driver injured in single-vehicle crash, corn spills on Highway 82

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 10:15am
A 63-year-old man from Hillsboro was injured in a single-vehicle accident after the 1972 Ford truck he was driving experienced a mechanical issue, causing him to lose control and spill shelled corn on Highway 82 in rural Hillsboro.

Campbell moves to build full $65M municipal water system

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 6:45am
Campbell seeks state approval to build a new municipal water system to address PFAS-contaminated wells. Construction could start in January.

Longtime La Crosse Tribune business news reporter Steve Cahalan passes away

Mon, 11/10/2025 - 3:15pm
Steve Cahalan, iconic business reporter for the La Crosse Tribune, passed away over the weekend. He is remembered for his long-standing business column and trust built in the community.

Viroqua Fire Department celebrates opening of new fire station

Mon, 11/10/2025 - 5:45am
The Viroqua Fire Department in Wisconsin has opened its new 26,000-square-foot fire station.

No injuries, $100K in damage from Chippewa Falls house fire

Sun, 11/09/2025 - 9:30am
The American Red Cross is assisting a Chippewa Falls family after a house fire caused significant damage to their home early Sunday morning.

THE WAY IT WAS: Cody the Buffalo movie star, 1990

Sat, 11/08/2025 - 5:15am
Thirty-five years ago this November, the blockbuster movie "Dances with Wolves" was released in theaters. When a Hollywood agent was sent to the Minnesota State Fair looking for a trained bison to be in the film, they found Cody the…

Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle Bell Ringing campaign in La Crosse

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 3:30pm
The La Crosse Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle Bell Ringing campaign has begun, with over 40 local organizations, businesses, students, groups, clubs, and citizens participating. The campaign accounts for approximately half of the organization's annual fundraising efforts.

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