La Crosse Tribune Local News

The Tribune will count down its top 10 local stories of the year through Dec. 31.

The Chestnut family, who overcame homelessness and addiction, are now facing eviction from their duplex unit due to lead exposure and are seeking help to find a new place to live.

David Gene Steele, a rock music fan, shares his journey from homelessness to housing, and the challenges he faces due to arthritis and mental health issues.

Andrea Cieminski and her family have received a gift beyond belief this holiday season, as they have become homeowners after a series of grants and donations. Cieminski and her family were facing homelessness as their landlord prepared to sell the…

Two rural Elroy residents were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Lovers Lane in the town of Hillsboro, Saturday.

The Tribune will count down its top 10 local stories of the year through Dec. 31.

Lance Bagstad, Jay Jones, Frank Andresen, and John Pampuch are among those who love to decorate their homes for Christmas, bringing joy to themselves and their communities.

Lindsay Gulley and James Luhman found love and stability in their relationship while battling housing insecurity and were able to secure permanent housing through Couleecap's Housing First program.

Two Illinois residents were injured in a single-vehicle crash, Thursday, in rural Viola.

Anna Kessler and Jamie Kansier leave La Crosse for a fresh start. They find new homes and jobs, leaving behind their struggles with substance abuse and homelessness.

The fourth annual 7 Rivers Community Holiday Dinner will be held on Christmas Day, December 25, at the North Presbyterian Church in La Crosse. The dinner will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with 50 free meals available.

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Rev. Dr. Mark Jolivette and Mary Lichtie were honored with the 38th annual Iverson Freking Ecumenical Recognition for their contributions and service to the La Crosse community.

La Crosse area youth will be wrestling on new mats and children with special needs will benefit thanks to grants from the Oktoberfest Past Parade Marshals.

Bob Wagner has been a fixture at the Shelby Fire Department for 40 years.

School families and friends filled the church that shares a campus with Abundant Life Christian School and other Madison residents gathered on Capitol Square, to grieve and remember.

At age 12, Trinity Horstman was the youngest contestant competing for the title of Miss Onalaska's Outstanding Teen. She didn't win or place that year, but her energetic tap routine to Barry Manilow's "Dancing Fool" was a showstopper, and the…

Joe Strupp opened his business “Joe’s Twilite Zone” in July 1961 on the south side of Highway 14 of the La Crosse-La Crescent turnpike. Combination dance hall, bar and liquor store, the grand opening was help in August. The 40…

The winter solstice marks the longest night of the year, after which, we celebrate longer days to come! For wildlife, these darker days are a quieter time to conserve energy and rest.

In a small room on the second floor of the old Rubber Mills building in La Crosse, colorful toys line the walls from floor to ceiling while a handful of volunteers pack Christmas gifts away into black plastic bags.