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Local heritage, philanthropy focus of Ladies Day Luncheon
Oktoberfest’s Ladies Day Luncheon will take place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at Celebrations on the River, 2100 Dawson Ave.
Peace Pole dedicated by Rotary near Logan Middle School
A symbol of hope and world peace will soon stand on the block by Logan Middle School. Valley View Rotary is installing a Rotary Peace Pole in Habitat for Humanity’s Renew the Block area outside the school. The ceremony is…
How 9/11 changed emergency responses in Coulee Region
When La Crosse area resident Karla Eppler first heard news of a terrorist attack on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, she was in an ambulance.
Winona emergency responders reflect on impact of 9/11 attacks
Even after 25 years, Winona County emergency management director Ben Klinger still remembers hearing the sounds of alarms going off on the equipment used by firefighters involved in 9/11.
Labor Day Parade and Fest on Monday in La Crosse
The Coulee Region will once again observe Labor Day, a holiday created to honor those who work hard to make life better for all of America. Labor Day also represents a celebration of the victories of workers in their fight…
4 takeaways from Karuna’s collapse in La Crosse
Karuna’s surprise decision to shut down has left advocates and local officials wondering about the future of La Crosse’s homelessness services. While many details remain unclear, interviews with former staff and housing advocates point to several key takeaways.
New Lansing bridge opening moved up to early November
Commutes across the Mississippi will get shorter soon as the Iowa and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation announced the Lansing Bridge will open in early November.
City of Onalaska appoints Shawn Colgan as assistant police chief
Shawn Colgan has been named the assistant police chief at the Onalaska Police Department. Colgan has served the city since 2008 and brings nearly two decades of law enforcement experience, leadership and dedication to the job, according to a city…
Viroqua farmer dies after getting trapped while unloading grain bin
A Viroqua farmer died Sept. 1 after he became trapped in a grain bin.
Onalaska names Jeremy Southworth as new fire chief
Jeremy Southworth has been named the new chief of the Onalaska Fire Department.
Watch Miss Wisconsin from Onalaska toss 1st pitch at Brewers game
On Friday, Aug. 21, during the 3:10 p.m. game against the Atlanta Braves, Miss Wisconsin Jordenne Butler — a native of Onalaska — threw out a ceremonial first pitch at American Family Field. Footage from the stadium is compliments of…
GOP governor candidate Tom Tiffany breaks with Trump on data centers
Data centers have become a significant issue in the first wide-open governor’s race, as people want to know how the state’s next governor plans to regulate the energy-hungry developments.
Fog a factor when SUV struck while yielding to school bus in Trempealeau Co.
One person was hospitalized after the SUV they were driving was hit when yielding for a school bus Tuesday morning in foggy Trempealeau County.
Budget committee releases $10 million in PFAS mitigation funds
The DNR plans to spend the funds on private well testing, the installation of new wells and testing for people in Marinette and the town of Peshtigo.
Crowley, Tiffany to meet on debate stage in October
Debate hosts plan to ask the two candidates about issues ranging from the cost of living and taxes to immigration enforcement, data centers and election security.
Holmen community center to host fall event series
The Holmen Area Community Center is returning its ‘Family Fun Night’ series from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
La Crosse man arrested after repeated abuse allegations
A La Crosse man was arrested after reportedly strangling and fighting with a woman he knew on Aug. 21 and then reportedly beating her again Aug. 25.
La Crosse County rollover kills 20-year-old man
A 20-year-old man died early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle rollover on County Road VV in the town of Farmington, according to the La Crosse County Sheriff's Office.
I-90 traffic to detour for 3½ hours overnight Sept. 2-3 near Dakota
DAKOTA, Minn. – Westbound Interstate 90 motorists near Dakota in Winona County will be detoured for about 3½ hours beginning at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, for crews to place bridge beams that cross Winona County Road 101, according to…
Lansing bridge work ahead of schedule as deck pours conclude
Construction crews made the final deck pour of cement last week on a new bridge connecting Lansing, Iowa and Crawford County, Wisconsin, placing the work ahead of schedule.
