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1906 Hixon family Christmas dinner tours this week
In 1906, the three adult Hixon sons who were living out of town returned to La Crosse to spend the holidays with their family. Join the museum staff as they recreate a Hixon family Christmas gathering at the Historic Hixon…
THE WAY IT WAS: 600 Block Main St, 1934
Ninety years ago, the 600 block of Main Street had a slightly different view than you see today. This image was taken from the driveway of the La Crosse Golden Rule Oil Co. filling station, which was located at the…
Santa and Mrs. Claus accept invite to Holmen holiday brunch
Santa and Mrs. Claus have accepted an invite to the Holmen Area Community Center brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.
The deer harvest may be down a bit but processors remain busy
From butchering to packaging to making sausage and hamburger, processors have become an essential part of Wisconsin's storied hunting tradition.
La Crescent's Stoney Point forest restoration project begins
The City of La Crescent has begun mowing the overgrown trails and invasive species in the lower Stoney Point bluff to restore the natural hardwood forest that once thrived there. The project will continue into the Spring and Fall of…
La Crosse mayor represents Mississippi River in Korea climate conference
Mayor Mitch Reynolds advocates for plastic restrictions at the fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution in Busan, Korea.
La Crosse Area Synod receives $1.25 million grant
The La Crosse Area Synod (ELCA) received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the Engaging Children Initiative.
Cold overnight temps means good news for Wisconsin ski hills
Snow-making operations are kicking into high gear this week with one Madison area hill planning to open on Saturday.
Make holidays special for domestic abuse victims
The holidays are always a special and magical time of the year; families come from afar to gather, visit, exchange gifts, and sit together at the dinner table to eat Dad’s special cooked ham or Mom’s famous turkey. Rooms are…
Catholic Charities needs gift cards for families
Catholic Charities is giving the gift of shopping back to the families who are applying for help through our Christmas program.
New home build in Onalaska destroyed in overnight fire
New home under construction in Onalaska catches fire, resulting in total loss. No injuries reported.
La Crosse launches new snow emergency alert system
La Crosse has entered the third year of its snow emergency ordinance, and the city recently launched a new method to alert drivers when alternate-side parking restrictions will be enforced.
Popeyes makes long-awaited return to Portage a year after fire
People who love that chicken at Popeyes can again savor its special blend of Louisiana herbs and spices in Portage after what seemed like forever to many fast food fans.
Alliance Steel expanding in Gary, adding tubular division
Alliance Steel in Gary is expanding and adding a new tubular division.
South Shore, CSX reach agreement on Main Street underpass
The commuter railroad also has reached agreement with the South Bend International Airport on a move of the train platform there.
NWI groups offer food assistance as schools break for Thanksgiving
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana is providing free groceries at its Mobile Markets, while several locations are hosting free meals before and on Thanksgiving Day.
Record 1.9 million Hoosiers to travel for Thanksgiving
A record 1.9 million Hoosiers are expected to travel this Thanksgiving weekend, according to AAA.
New steel beams fortify Riverside band shell in time for Rotary Lights
Riverside Park band shell undergoes safety repairs, replacing oak trees with steel beams. Repairs almost complete, final touches to be made after Rotary Lights.
WAY IT WAS: Kenneth Dahl hands over keys to dual-control driver's education car 1951
The driver education course offered by the La Crosse Vocational and Adult Schools was greatly aided by the delivery of a 1951 dual-control Ford sedan. This vehicle enabled students enrolled in the driver training class to be able to take…
La Crosse firefighters extricate person after car goes airborne
Car accident in La Crosse Fire Department responds to a car that went airborne and took out powerlines.




