La Crosse Tribune Local News

The Coulee Region Humane Society will have its 20th annual Adoptathon the week of Aug. 12-18. There will be open viewing of animals from 1 to 4 p.m. every day along with $20 adoption fees on all available animals (kittens…

Hope is a police dog, but she doesn’t sniff drugs.

When a school faces an evacuation scenario, one of the top priorities is reuniting children with their parents.

The gaming convention, Coulee Con, returns Friday, Aug. 16, through Sunday, Aug. 18, at the La Crosse Center, marking the event's 10th year.

Discover the story of Gloria Schultz, who bought a home near a frac sand mine, only to find it damaged by blasting and air pollution.

Here are recent La Crosse area building permits.

Seventh Street boat launch closed

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced last week his appointment of Lukas Steiner to the Crawford County Circuit Court. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Judge Lynn M. Rider’s retirement. Steiner will complete a term ending July 31, 2025.

In 1885, the city of La Crosse purchased 20 acres of land bordering the north side of Campbell Road to become the site of the county fairgrounds. The La Crosse Interstate Fair would be held there from 1890 until 1957,…

The Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office responded at 4:34 p.m. Sunday to a one-vehicle crash with injuries near Hwy. 53 and Bye Nelson Road in the town of Hale.

Andrew Bell, a 14-year-old with a love of space and NASA, had the opportunity to meet former astronaut Mark Lee at Nelson Agri-Center Ace Hardware in Viroqua.

The Cream Puff Pavilion at the Wisconsin State Fair is getting a $12.5 million upgrade and this year — and there are new flavors.

St. Clare Health Mission is celebrating the second anniversary of providing free and accessible healthcare to the underserved and uninsured folks within the La Crosse region. The Rotary Mobile Clinic has provided over 1,140 patient visits, made possible through volunteer…

For the ninth straight year, 7 Rivers Alliance is partnering with River Valley Media Group for its Rising Stars Under 40 event.

The AARP Pickleball Clinic Tour is coming to La Crosse. The clinics will consist of 60-minute on-court guided sessions with licensed instructors and focus on warm up, basic technique, skills building, and game play for players of all levels. Registration…

The Holmen Lions Kornfest parade committee has named Kevin Baird the 2024 parade marshal. The parade starts at 11 a.m. Aug. 17.

The La Crosse Lions Club is looking to help the visually impaired lead a more productive life. Its Ride for Sight supports the many vision projects, including a free eye clinic, vision screenings, glasses for the needy, a summer camp,…

River flooding this summer has delayed boaters of all kinds from getting out on the water until recently. Begun informally in 1950 by a small but dedicated group of interested parties, the La Crosse Sailing Club is headquartered at the…

A hiker was seriously injured after falling from Sugar Loaf in Winona on Sunday afternoon.

Brad Schwaegerl, a homeless veteran with heart failure, has been receiving help from his community as he plans his death, but his lack of access to healthcare and housing has made it difficult for him to recover.