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US Army reserve soldier dies Friday at Fort McCoy planning conference

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 2:20pm
A US Army Reserve soldier died at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin on Friday, March 14.

La Crosse County sees rise in vehicle crashes, safety planning efforts funding frozen

Sat, 03/15/2025 - 6:15am
La Crosse County has seen a significant increase in vehicle crashes in 2024, resulting in 8 fatalities and 734 injuries. The La Crosse Area Planning Committee (LAPC) has been addressing the growing safety concerns on La Crosse County roads. However,…

Portage area kennel owner's Chinese shar-pei made last two Westminsters

Sat, 03/15/2025 - 5:45am
Lisa and Dale Moller and their 3-year-old Chinese Shar-Pei, JoJo, have attended the last two Westminster Dog Shows in New York.

Stoddard/Bergen Fire Department enacts burn ban

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 5:15pm
The area's first burning ban of the season has gone into effect.

How could an Ontario electricity surcharge affect Winona?

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 12:45pm
Ontario announced earlier this week that it would charge 25% more for electricity sent to the United States. While the surcharges were suspended on Tuesday, it doesn't seem like Winona area residents would have been impacted heavily like other people…

Some relief for Ward Ave. residents with water main issues, but long road ahead

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 6:45am
La Crosse city council approves additional funds to repair troubled water main. Residents face insurance battles after recent flood damage.

Goodview Fire Chief Jason Gruett returns home Thursday after unexpected death

Thu, 03/13/2025 - 4:45pm
Jason Gruett, the fire chief of Goodview, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Wednesday.

Cat dies, dog rescued as fire destroys Tomah home

Thu, 03/13/2025 - 11:45am
A residential structure in Tomah is likely a total loss after a March 11 fire.

Fire damages town of Onalaska home, no injuries reported

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 10:30am
A home in the town of Onalaska sustained significant damage in a fire Sunday.

La Crosse Boys & Girls Club readies $14M workplace readiness center

Sat, 03/08/2025 - 6:15am
Brian Fukuda believes there's nothing wrong with boys and girls contemplating their future employment aspirations.

Historical Society's Enduring Families Project to perform at Holmen Library

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 5:15am
The La Crosse County Historical Society's Enduring Families Project will perform at the Holmen Library on Wednesday, Mar. 12 at 1 p.m. The project aims to share the stories of African American settlers in the Driftless region throughout the 19th…

Presentation offers ways to manage invasive plants in the Driftless Area

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 11:30am
Ecologist Matt Wallrath of the Wisconsin First Detector Network will present on the impacts of invasive species on the Driftless Area at a free event on March 24. Wallrath will discuss the importance of removing invasive species to allow native…

Winona police officer taken to hospital after suspected opioid exposure during death investigation

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 10:15am
A Winona police officer was brought to Winona Health after being exposed to narcotics and experiencing a potential overdose during an investigation into the death of an 82-year-old man.

Foundation forms to honor legacy of murdered Winona resident Madeline Kingsbury

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 6:15am
The Madeline Kingsbury Foundation, established in memory of Winona resident Madeline Kingsbury, is a nonprofit organization focused on domestic violence and sexual assault.

U.S. Championship Cheese Contest opens amid federal grant funding freezes and tariffs

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 5:55am
The U.S. Championship Cheese Contest kicked off Tuesday in Ashwaubenon but there is worry about growth in the industry due to frozen federal grants.

Land donated to Kickapoo Valley Reserve

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 5:30am
Mississippi Valley Conservancy acquires 17-acre Kickapoo River property, transferring ownership to Kickapoo Valley Reserve.

La Crosse Public Library to be closed Friday for water work

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 12:30pm
The La Crosse Public Library Main Branch, 800 Main St., will be closed all day on Friday, March 7, to accommodate the installation of new water gate valves in the building. This upgrade is necessary to ensure compliance with city…

La Crosse Polar Plunge raises more than $75K for Special Olympics

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 6:15am
Connor Davis stood in a heated tent at Black River Beach as he prepared to become “the coldest I’ve ever been.”

Onalaska fire victim identified

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 11:15am
The Onalaska Fire Department has released the name of the person who died in a residential fire Wednesday at 2428 Franklin St.

House fire claims one life in Onalaska

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 7:45pm
One fatality has been confirmed as a result of a residential house fire Wednesday in Onalaska.

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