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Tornado devastates Iowa town, killing multiple people as powerful storms rip through Midwest
Multiple people have died and at least a dozen were injured since a powerful tornado tore through a small Iowa town, carving a bleak landscape of destroyed homes and businesses, shredded trees, smashed cars, and widely strewn debris. The tornado…
Launch of Amtrak's Borealis train line brings new travel option to stops between Twin Cities, Chicago
Amtrak's Borealis train made its debut Tuesday as it traveled between St. Paul, Minnesota, and Chicago. The state-sponsored rail line includes eight stops in Wisconsin, including La Crosse and Tomah, as well as three stops in Minnesota, including Winona.
Monroe County: DNR monitoring manure spill near village
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is monitoring a manure spill that happened at a dairy farm in Monroe County last week that has polluted a nearby creek and tributary.
‘The righteous thing to do’: St. Joseph’s Hospital artifacts, records donated to Chippewa Area History Center
The Chippewa Area History Center has received a donation of dozens of historical items from HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital, including the large statue of St. Joseph which sat in the hospital entrance.
Junior Ranger Day set for May 25 at Effigy Mounds
In recognition of National Preservation Month in May, Effigy Mounds National Monument will host Junior Ranger Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25.
La Crosse area building permits
Here are recent La Crosse area building permits.
Bacon Fest sizzling into Lake Geneva this year with tributes to Pink Floyd, Elton John & more
Lake Geneva’s next Bacon Fest promises to be the biggest local celebration yet of one of America’s favorite foods.
Commercial garage in La Crosse sustains heavy fire and smoke damage from Thursday blaze
A commercial garage sustained heavy damage after a late evening fire Thursday in La Crosse.
THE WAY IT WAS: Swift Creek relocation, 1970
In 1969, La Crosse Lutheran Hospital (now Gundersen Health System) received authority from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to relocate Swift Creek, a Mississippi River slough, allowing for expansion of the hospital.
3 cats, family dog perish in Bufffalo County house fire
The Buffalo County Communication’s Center received two 911 calls at 4:51 p.m. Saturday, May 18, regarding a fully engulfed residence located at S3226 Brandhorst Road, which is in the township of Buffalo.
Buffalo County motorcyle crash results in serious injury
A fatal crash occurred in Trempealeau County on Tuesday night, resulting in the death of one individual.
Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail takes significant leap ahead
The trail project received a $426,000 grant, part of $77 million distributed to 101 outdoors-related projects recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources.
Teenager identified as victim of fatal Trempealeau County car crash; speed identified as factor
An 18-year-old Osseo teenager was identified as the victim of a fatal car crash in Trempealeau County.
Central High School students of the month for April
Central High School students of the month for April:
Logan High School students of the month for April
Here are student of the month for Logan High School for April:
Race against time: La Crosse man makes dire fight for Social Security Disability Insurance
Troy Walker's race against time is on as he battles health conditions and struggles to receive Social Security benefits. His health and finances are at a critical point.
Trempealeau County crash results in fatality, investigation ongoing
A fatal crash occurred in Trempealeau County on Tuesday night, resulting in the death of one individual.
Ho-Chunk Nation preserves cultural heritage with fruit and nut tree plantings near Tomah
TOMAH -- Black chokeberries, elderberries, nanny berries, service berries, butternut, shagbark hickory nuts and wild plums were among the fruits and nuts that sustained the Ho-Chunk people for hundreds of years before the Europeans arrived.
Instrument petting zoo coming to the Onalaska library
ONALASKA – An unusual “petting zoo” will be at the Onalaska Public Library from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18. Instead of live animals, this zoo will consist of string instruments that young community members can try out with…
Levity on Sunday to be held at Hatchery
"Levity on a Sunday" will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the Hatchery in Riverside Park. Tickets are available at OASIS this week or you can go to Paypal to purchase tickets using your…