La Crosse Tribune Local News

In a testament to conservation efforts, the Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge Act, enacted in 1924, has safeguarded the floodplain forest and its diverse wildlife for a century.

Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports a bicycle collided with a motor vehicle early Monday afternoon, June 10, at approximately noon in the town of Viroqua.

Two juvenile males were injured in a UTV crash in the town of Pigeon.

Two people were injured in a collision between a motorcycle and a car in Winona.

Wisconsin residents will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck application program inside La Crosse Regional Airport from Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28.

The River City Water Ski Show Team and the North American Squirrel Association are excited to announce two adaptive water ski days this summer on Friday, June 21, and Thursday, Aug. 15.

When he was 12, Tom Kennedy’s grandfather told him something that has guided his life ever since: “Never forget if you do the right thing, you’ll get the right outcomes.”

This summer scene shows the indoor recreation area at the Midway Motor Lodge, located at 1835 Rose St. The building was constructed in 1971 for the Motor Lodge and the Hoffman House restaurant. Here, we see the indoor recreation area…

La Crosse will have a new piece of public art downtown, meant to bring people of all backgrounds together to create meaningful and enriching interactions.

Westbound motorists on Interstate 90 west of St. Charles, Minnesota, will need to deal with a right lane closure starting June 17.

Following the closure of American Queen Voyages earlier this year, there has been a shift of the Mississippi River's historic narrative. The iconic paddlewheelers are not scheduled to dock in La Crosse or Winona this year. Instead, the region will…

Willow Trail, a paved connecting trail along the south side of the La Crosse River between Lang Drive and Grand Crossing Trail, has been closed due to high water.

Every summer the La Crosse Public Library organizes a summer series of free activities and programs focused on school-aged kiddos. Pictured here in 1979 is a scene from the former Children’s Room of the listening station, which featured record and…

Here are recent La Crosse area building permits.

When the school year ends, many children lose access to the nutritious meals they rely on. In fact, 5 out of 6 kids no longer have access to free or reduced-price meals. This is where the Y steps in.

Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge will hold a family archery program at 9 a.m. Friday, June 14, at the refuge. Participants can learn archery basics in the introductory course for beginners to help build their skills.

La Crosse police and fire officials notified people living near areas prone to flooding Friday of the need to evacuate low-lying areas due to forecasted high water.

The elephant's escape from her leaser, the Jordan World Circus, outraged many, including officials with PETA, the world’s largest animal rights organization.

According to the city of La Crosse, North Pettibone Drive within Pettibone Park will be closed until further notice due to high water. This closure will include the Lagoon Rental Facility. Access to the Boat Club will remain open. If…

The City of La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is opening the North Side Community and Veterans Memorial pool starting Friday, June 7.