La Crosse Tribune Local News

MILWAUKEE – With the school year starting again, social media is full of adorable back-to-school photos. Often, these pictures feature a child holding a “first day of school” sign with basic information, such as their name and grade.

The crude oil that spilled in the right of way adjacent to the tracks remains contained.

Water rushed through Niagara Cave in Harmony, causing flooding and limited accessibility. Cave manager describes it as one of the top five worst floods.

Four women identified as, left to right, Nancy Riehl, Jeanette Stadthaus, Alma Burns Zahn and Susan Smith model new ensembles from local department stores to promote the 1970 Jaycette Fashion Show. Outfit descriptions include fun phrases such as “suede-fringed poncho,”…

A Canadian Pacific Train carrying crude oil derailed outside of Reeseville on Friday afternoon, according to Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt.

Traffic alert issued for Valley View Mall area in La Crosse due to restaurant opening and other events. Expect delays and consider alternative routes.

Discover the Flyway Trail, a new outdoor recreation attraction connecting Winona to Wisconsin's trails, offering scenic views and accessibility for all.

Come hear a story about camouflaged creatures at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge! This free children’s program will teach participants that camouflage is an essential strategy in the natural world that helps both predator and prey.…

A dog died in an RV fire at Prairie Island Campground in Winona. The fire was contained to the single vehicle, with the cause under investigation.

Wild West Days, a family-friendly event, is returning to Viroqua for its 29th year.

The Viroqua Fire Department in Wisconsin is set to move into a new 26,000-square-foot station that offers more functionality and safety for its members.

One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash Aug. 6 in Jackson County. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office identified the victim as 19-year-old Aurora Olson of Black River Falls.

Ruth Scholze has been chosen as the Lions Kornfest parade Mmarshal for 2025. Ruth is a 70-year native of Holmen. She and Ed have been married 46 years and have two children Joseph and Hanna. She is involved with many…

Mosquito swarms have been reported in La Crosse, Wisconsin, due to the warm, muggy heat and influx of storms. The increased rainfall has allowed the mosquito population to thrive, with more mosquito activity than usual.

The Coulee Region Humane Society is holding an online art auction that runs until at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10. Local artists from the area have graciously donated pieces of art for this action. All the proceeds go back to…

For the 10th straight year, 7 Rivers Alliance is partnering with River Valley Media Group for its Rising Stars Under 40 event.

In order to establish La Crosse as the county seat, a county building had to be constructed within one year of the establishment of the city. To this end, the city built the first county courthouse in 1851 on State…

The La Crosse Fire Department responded to two separate Mississippi River rescue calls July 31.

Barring something unexpected, both directions of Highway 16 in La Crosse should reopen by the end of August.

A section of highway that links Rockland and Bangor in La Crosse County will be closed and detoured for a month starting Aug. 6.