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No injuries reported after fire at Viroqua Heritage Inn
There were no injuries reported following a Tuesday fire at Viroqua Heritage Inn.
Angel's House of Healing celebrates a year of transforming lives of women in recovery
Angel's House of Healing, a transformative sober living home for women in recovery, has helped 23 women heal and recover from the trauma associated with substance use in the past year.
Madison man dies in kayaking accident on Sugar River in Green County
The 69-year-old Madison man was kayaking on the Sugar River when he became entangled in trees and capsized, going underwater, the Green County Sheriff's Office said.
Tornadoes, hail ‘all hazards possible’ in Wednesday severe storms
The National Weather Service is warning residents that severe storms are likely Wednesday across the River Valley Region, with "all hazards possible", including tornadoes and large hail.
City hall, three other La Crosse buildings become historic sites
Four of La Crosse’s most treasured buildings — including city hall, a fire station and the city’s only synagogue — have been designated as historic sites.
Scholarship to honor journalist Steve Cahalan
Steve Cahalan was one of the most trusted business journalists in the Coulee Region until his passing in 2025 at age 73
Galesville woman faces life-threatening injuries from motorcycle crash
A 53-year-old Galesville woman, who was a passenger on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, was left with life-threatening injuries after a crash Saturday in Fillmore County.
Strong storms Wednesday afternoon bring potential for tornadoes to River Valley Region
Several rounds of potentially damaging storms with the threat of tornadoes are possible Wednesday in the River Valley Region.
Gundersen doctors treat nut allergies with ‘peanut patch’
In the United States, between 1% to 4% of children have some kind of food allergy — which, although apparently a small number, accounts for hundreds of thousands of kids.
Boys and Girls Clubs CEO Michael Johnson dead at 50
Johnson died unexpectedly Sunday night, according to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County.
Ridglan Farms beagle finds a new life in a Verona family’s home
After three weeks in the Stark family home, Finn can sit on command, begs for and scarfs down treats, runs circles around the backyard, and snuggles his adopted family.
Xcel Energy restores power after Monday morning outage in La Crosse
A power outage affected thousands of Xcel Energy customers in La Crosse on Monday morning. Power restored by 11 a.m.
Bee there: Onalaska wildlife refuge to host pollinator program
Members of a 240,000-acre wildlife refuge are inviting La Crosse area residents to learn a little about the bees, butterflies and birds that keep local habitats thriving.
New kayak rentals arrive at Lake Hallie
A new outdoor recreation opportunity has arrived at Lake Hallie just in time to soak in the summer season. Self-service kayak rentals are now available at the Lake Hallie Boat Launch, located at 13136 30th Ave., Chippewa Falls. These rentals…
Opening of Winona’s public pool delayed until June 17
Winona’s public pool will open later than expected this year.
Take gradual steps to break nicotine, tobacco habit
If you’re a nicotine or tobacco user, quitting is the best thing you can do to improve your overall health, but if you’ve tried doing so, you know how difficult it can be. However, you can be successful kicking the…
Model positive screen time behavior for children
For most parents, in an age when technology is everywhere, their goal is to limit the amount of time their children spend looking at screens. And while that can be difficult for plugged-in kids, one thing parents can do to…
Organic Valley CEO vows to help farms ‘turn the lights back on’
A year into Shawna Nelson’s tenure as CEO, the nation’s largest organic farmer cooperative seems to be finding its footing.




