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Eastbound Hwy. 16 traffic in La Crosse shrinks to one lane for utility work
Motorists can expect new challenges in La Crosse's Highway 16 corridor as the Wisconsin Department of Transportation plans to reduce eastbound traffic to one lane between La Crosse and Gillette streets May 5-16.
Man dies in Dunn County motorcycle crash trying to avoid deer
A 55-year-old man died Tuesday in a motorcycle crash in Dunn County.
Work to expand Onalaska's DASH Center nearly complete
The Onalaska DASH Center in Wisconsin is set to officially open to the public by July after a major expansion project. The new facility, which has expanded to over 16,000 square feet, features a gymnasium, multipurpose rooms, and a serving…
Freedom Honor Flight takes off Saturday, May 3
Freedom Honor Flight's 32nd trip to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials for veterans, set for May 3. Fly for free with volunteer guardians.
Four tornadoes confirmed in Eau Claire County during Monday storms
Eau Claire County has confirmed four tornadoes touched down during the April 28 outbreak.
Commercial building fire extinguished by La Crosse Fire Department
La Crosse Fire Department responds to monitored fire alarm on Car Street. No injuries, moderate damage to roof and trusses. Investigation underway.
Drift Cycle expands with new app, adding more bikes and stations
Drift Cycle, a bicycle share program, continues to expand across La Crosse with a new and improved app to help kick off its fifth season.
Tornado hits Eau Claire County
A tornado touched down in Eau Claire County Monday according to the National Weather Service.
St. Stan's Elementary School in Winona demolished
St. Stan's Elementary School in Winona has been demolished.
Free hikes and workshops offered by Mississippi Valley Conservancy
The public is invited to free guided hikes and workshops throughout the year with Mississippi Valley Conservancy’s 2025 Linked to the Land program. Most of the activities take place on nature preserves protected by the conservancy, and there are a…
La Crosse Bishop Battersby honors Pope Francis’s legacy in special Mass
Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, was honored and celebrated at a special mass in St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral. Catholics and non-Catholics gathered to pay tribute to the late Pope, who left a significant legacy within the Catholic…
Car, school bus collide north of Holmen, students safely transported
Nobody was reported injured after a collision between a car and school bus snarled traffic Thursday morning north of Holmen.
Kenosha man's shaver sets off a 'Shark Tank' feeding frenzy
When Landon McKinnis burst onto the “Shark Tank” set, he was hoping to come away with a deal.
Gays Mills Folk Festival of Music and Dance is May 9-11
The 31st annual Gays Mills Folk Festival will be held Mother's Day weekend, May 9-11, at the Community Commerce Building, 16381 Highway 131, Gays Mills.
La Crosse Auxiliary expands geranium sale
The La Crosse Auxiliary is celebrating its 45th annual flower sale with an expanded variety of flowering plants, along with its traditional wide array of geraniums in all colors and pot sizes.
Housing Week aims to engage La Crosse on affordable housing issues
La Crosse organizations hosting a week of events to raise awareness about affordable housing. Experts discuss zoning, sustainability, and new housing demand.
Special Mass planned Thursday at La Crosse cathedral to honor Pope Francis
The Diocese of La Crosse will host a special Mass honoring the life of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday morning.
‘One is too many’: Menomonie mourns four who died in Illinois plane crash
Menomonie mourns the loss of four residents who died in a single-engine plane crash in Illinois while returning to Wisconsin from Nashville on Saturday morning. The four friends leave behind six children in total.
THE WAY IT WAS: 200-400 blocks of North Sixth Street, 1960
This photo was taken from the steeple of St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Main Street in 1960 by an ironworker during the Cathedral’s construction. Looking north up Sixth Street, two prominent La Crosse landmarks that have since been torn down are…
Generational aging and population shift drive need for health care services
Wisconsin counties are preparing for a generational shift in their population, with an aging population and a higher demand for healthcare services. The health care industry is facing a shortage of workers, as current health care workers age and retire,…




