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Sparta fire department battles apartment blaze, rescues two cats
Fire significantly damaged a four-unit apartment building Sunday in Sparta.
Hwy. 43 ATV crash leaves two injured in Winona County
ATV and pickup truck collide in Winona County. Two people brought to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
Holmen Area Community Center to host Cheese Fest
The Holmen Area Community Center is once again set to host Cheese Fest on Saturday, June 21. Designed to provide fun and entertainment for the whole famil, it will take place in two locations. Featured events include the following:
Madison Girl Scout breaks individual Wisconsin cookie sales record, family record
Molly Linius broke the individual state record of Girl Scout Cookies sold, selling 35,598 boxes over 13 years. With their sister, Victoria, they also broke the family record.
Area pools ready for another summer, including renovated Erikson Pool in La Crosse
La Crosse's three public pools will reopen this summer, following a year-long closure of the southside pool for renovations. Other public pools in the area also offer a variety of amenities, including water slides, diving boards, and zero-depth pools, for…
Invitation to the outdoors: Dead Fish Polo reels in Winonans
Winona's new Wednesday tradition: Dead Fish Polo. A fun, light-hearted, and community-driven event. Bring or rent a canoe and join the fun.
Oktoberfest button reveal highlights tradition and celebration theme
The new Oktoberfest button for the 64th annual celebration was unveiled at the Forks and Corks dinner, with the theme "Where Tradition Meets Celebration".
Winona Polish Museum reopens after five-month break
The Kashubian Cultural Institute & Polish Museum reopened after a brief closure due to financial challenges. Now, it's operated by volunteers.
La Crosse Public Library appoints Dawn Wacek as new director
Dawn Wacek has been appointed as the new director of the La Crosse Public Library, effective immediately. Wacek has served as the deputy director of the library since 2021.
Hackers stole data on 40,000 people during Lee Enterprises cyberattack
The Iowa-based media company that owns The Buffalo News said the data breach included first and last names, as well as Social Security numbers.
Linda's Bakery, Kwik Trip and Salvation Army team up for doughnut day
The Salvation Army is partnering with Linda’s Bakery and Kwik Trip on Friday, June 8, to raise money for graduating shelter residents.
Sportsmen's group hosting kids fishing day at Pettibone lagoon
For the 13th year, the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO is teaming up with the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s Boots on the Ground to host Take Kids Fishing Day from 9 to noon Saturday, June 7, at the Pettibone Park Lagoon, La Crosse.
WAY IT WAS: Gateway Transportation Co., Central Operations Control, ca. 1965
The Central Operations Control room of the Gateway Transportation Co. Before desktop computers were available, punch cards were used to track truck shipments across more than 40 terminals spanning the Midwest. Here, workers wear telephone headsets wired to a telephone…
'Leave plenty early': Road work to impact travel for WIAA state track event in La Crosse
Road construction in La Crosse has altered traffic patterns and triggered backups. And that is before tens of thousands of visitors to the WIAA state track and field meet are added to the mix.
Highway M detour in town of Greenfield starts June 2 for culvert work
Highway M in the town of Greenfield in La Crosse County will be closed for three days starting June 2 to replace a culvert.
County Connection: Beach monitoring keeps swimmers safe
La Crosse County Health Department monitors beach water quality to keep swimmers safe. Learn about the county's beach testing efforts.
City Loop Drive connector route in West Salem closes for construction
City Loop Drive in West Salem will close for construction starting June 2. The short road connects drivers at the overpass at highways C and B.
Pettibone Beach rentals open for the season, cards now accepted
La Crosse's Pettibone Beach is open for kayak, paddleboard, canoe, and tandem kayak rentals. Credit and debit cards accepted for the first time.
International Owl Center raises $1.5M toward $17.3M facility goal
The International Owl Center in Houston is raising funds for a new facility with walk-through aviaries. The goal is to raise $17.3 million.
Homeless La Crosse veteran dies, leaving hole in unsheltered community
Brad Schwaegerl, a beacon in La Crosse's unsheltered community, died in early May. He leaves behind a legacy of support and a lesson in seeing humanity within others.
