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Large fire breaks out at Tie Yard of Omaha, a business that grinds up railway ties. Firefighters battling the blaze.

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The winners of the 2024 Maple Leaf Parade have been released:

Join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Audubon Upper Mississippi River for a guided hike and learn more about forest management on the refuge. The hike is part of the 100th anniversary interpretive series and will focus on partnerships…

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La Crosse SOUP is back and better than ever.

photograph, taken by Geneva Wyckoff Colman, one of La Crosse’s first amateur photographers

A beautiful Thursday night in La Crosse was a great way to kick off Oktoberfest fun and parade goers turned out in large number to the North Side of La Crosse to enjoy the fall tradition of the Torchlight Parade.

The public is invited to a guided walk 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, to discover the planets, stars, and galaxies of the evening sky on the hilltop trail at the Tunnelville Cliffs State Natural Area in Vernon County.

Health officials say people should continue to protect themselves from mosquito bites after horses in Marathon and Clark counties in north central Wisconsin tested positive for the Eastern equine encephalitis virus.

The remains of U.S. Army Pvt. Robert L. Skaar, a soldier killed during World War II, will be interred Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Woodland Cemetery, La Crosse. Dickinson Family Funeral Home will perform graveside services preceding the interment.

The WAFER Food Pantry at 1603 George St. in La Crosse was vandalized overnight Monday, according to the organization's director.

Mike Bakalars, owner of Bakalars Sausage Co., named 2024 Festmaster for Oktoberfest. A true honor for the La Crosse community.

The La Crosse community came together in a powerful show of support at this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Riverside Park. Thanks to the dedication and generosity of more than 330 participants from across the La Crosse County area,…

The La Crosse Police Department is are investigating an "unknown death" after a dead body was discovered Tuesday morning.

Oktoberfest USA announces that the medallion was found in the Eagle Watch area during the morning of September 22, 2024 by Willie Bittner and Kerry Pishke. Seven clues were released before it was found.

Railroad safety initiative in La Crosse County warns against complacency and distracted driving.

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Kate Dunnum has been named the 2024 Mrs. Oktoberfest, a role she was introduced to by her friend Sue Weidemann. Dunnum, who was born and raised in Minneapolis, has been involved in various community projects and has volunteered for organizations…

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