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THE WAY IT WAS: 400-500 Block of Main St., ca. 1897-1900

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 5:15am
A man crosses Main Street carrying what looks like a milk can in this rather quiet street-scene captured on a glass plate negative, sometime between 1897 and 1900. This was the only window of time that David Drummond ran a…

Bill of Rights Day event to be held by League of Women Voters

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 3:00pm
The League of Women Voters of Greater Chippewa Valley is hosting an event on Monday, Dec. 15, from 3 to 4 p.m. outside the Federal Building in Eau Claire to honor Bill of Rights Day.

Bill of Rights Day event to be held by League of Women Voters

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 3:00pm
The League of Women Voters of Greater Chippewa Valley is hosting an event on Monday, Dec. 15, from 3 to 4 p.m. outside the Federal Building in Eau Claire to honor Bill of Rights Day.

La Crosse woman killed in semi-truck collision in east Olmsted County

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 1:15pm
A woman from La Crosse was killed and a man injured in a collision with a semi-truck in Olmsted County on Friday afternoon.

Former Gov. Schreiber talks of Alzheimer's care in Kenosha visit

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 5:45am
A former Wisconsin governor, Martin Schreiber spoke in Kenosha last week about how he traded his life’s work as a politician and government relations consultant for that of the role of caregiver for his wife who had Alzheimer's — and…

What does the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center in La Crosse do?

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 12:30pm
The Department of Interior's budget proposal threatens to shut down the USGS's Ecosystems Mission Area, potentially ending crucial research on invasive carp, river ecology, and wildlife conservation.

Viroqua Area Schools submits application to join Southwest Conference

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 11:30am
Viroqua Area Schools has applied to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association to leave the Coulee Conference and rejoin the Southwest Conference in the 2027-28 school year.

Highway 14 on Stockton Hill reopens after months of construction

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 3:30pm
Highway 14 on Stockton Hill is now fully open to traffic after months of construction. The work included slope repairs and improved drainage.

Driver seriously injured in collision with semi in Trempealeau County

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 3:00pm
A driver was seriously injured in a head-on collision with a semi in Trempealeau County. State Road 93 was closed for several hours.

'People wait for it': Historic Bethlehem returns to La Crosse

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 6:45am
Every four years since 1980, thousands from across the Coulee Region visit the ancient city of Bethlehem – reconstructed inside La Crosse’s English Lutheran Church.

Explore Hixon House's post-war holiday spirit

Wed, 11/19/2025 - 6:27pm
Experience a 1947 post-war party at Hixon House with holiday tours featuring period decorations, music, and refreshments.

Teen dies in farm-related accident in rural Westby

Wed, 11/19/2025 - 9:15am
A 15-year-old female was fatally injured in a farm-related incident in rural Westby, after being run over by a wagon while riding on a horse-drawn cart.

Register now for UW's private pesticide applicator training, certification

Wed, 11/19/2025 - 7:00am
The University of Wisconsin's Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Certification Program has announced updates to its training and certification process for 2026.

Stanley-Boyd grazes to victory at Chippewa County FFA Dairy Evaluation Clinic

Wed, 11/19/2025 - 6:45am
Stanley-Boyd FFA dominated at the 2025 Chippewa County FFA Dairy Evaluation Clinic and taking home the title. Stanley-Boyd placed the top seven individual scorers during the judging contest. The clinic was held at Midnite Blu Registered Holsteins, Dale and Gloria…

La Crosse yard waste and brush site to close Tuesday

Wed, 11/19/2025 - 5:30am
The city of La Crosse Yard Waste and Brush site is scheduled to close for the season at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25. After this, yard waste and brush can be taken to the La Crosse County Landfill. Call them…

Sheriff's office partners with Law Enforcement Services in community outreach

Wed, 11/19/2025 - 5:30am
The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office is partnering with Law Enforcement Services from St. Charles, Missouri, to enhance its community outreach efforts.

THE WAY IT WAS: Downtown McDonald’s, December 1990

Mon, 11/17/2025 - 10:30am
A December 1990 view of the McDonald’s restaurant which was located at 328 Main St. in downtown La Crosse. Designed around the sunken Man-Lay Garden, this fast-food business opened 50 years ago on Nov. 20, 1975, and was once pictured…

Stories for Good: Winona’s enduring spirit of generosity

Mon, 11/17/2025 - 5:30am
As the crisp autumn air settles over Winona, this season brings more than just falling leaves. The end of the year stirs a spirit of generosity deeply rooted in our community.

Driver airlifted after ATV accident in Trempealeau

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 2:15pm
A 26-year-old man was airlifted to a hospital after an ATV accident in Trempealeau, suffering a potential spinal injury.

Remembering business reporter Steve Cahalan, the ‘consummate professional’

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 7:30am
Steve Cahalan, a respected business reporter, leaves behind a lasting legacy in the Coulee Region. His dedication and passion touched many lives.

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