La Crosse Tribune Local News

Children and adults of all ages are invited to explore the ocean, pilot a submarine and make it rain this summer, all within the walls of the Children’s Museum of La Crosse.

Wisconsin contenders Martius Bautista, 12, and Veronica Goveas and Nathan Jarrett, both 13, all made it past their first round Wednesday, correctly spelling "bardolatry," "geige" and "sepulchral."

A monster of an airplane will be parked at the La Crosse Regional Airport until this weekend, when it picks up a special delivery.

TOMAH -- Tomah will be the site of another congressional hearing Tuesday on the scandal at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

The La Crosse Parking Utility Board sped up plans Wednesday to replace the gate arms and ease enforcement of a three-hour time limit in the city-owned parking ramps while parking utility coordinator Jim Flottmeyer seeks cost estimates for license-plate-recognition-based parking…

The La Crosse Police Department on Tuesday honored department members and citizens during its annual awards and recognition ceremony.

The following people appeared in La Crosse County Circuit Court:

The local unemployment rate dropped by nearly a point in April but for the fifth straight month remained higher than it was a year ago as the labor force continues to grow faster than the job market.

Buckle up, pardner, I’m gonna introduce you to a product that could give fanny packs a kick in the — well, fanny.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow will stay in La Crosse.

Rob Gonzales noticed a big snapping turtle trying to cross Riverview Drive in Winona Tuesday afternoon.

Jeanne Parr, whose image on the cover of Life magazine helped propel Madison into the national spotlight, died Thursday in Maui, family members said.

There was more sky on the far side of Sioux Street Tuesday morning.

It’s not often people get to gather and listen to artists talk about their art and where they get inspiration.

If you’d rather not water your lawn, there’s good news.

Government offices and many businesses will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. A partial holiday schedule includes:

The People’s Food Co-op, 315 Fifth Ave. S., is offering a nutrition basics class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, hosted by Ross Mundinger. Topics include nutrients, calories, portion sizes and fiber. The cost is $20 and $10…

Weather cooperating, downtown La Crosse will be packed next week when the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse hosts the annual WIAA State Track and Field Meet.

Two Central High School graduates will be inducted into the Hall of Excellence: John Burnett and Dr. Mary Jo Hull.

It was a simple college assignment: Research an issue and deliver a persuasive speech that drives other students to act.