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Holmen kitchen fire damages home; no injuries reported
A kitchen fire Wednesday resulted in significant damage to a home in Holmen.
La Crosse Hwy. 53 traffic upgrade looks to boost safety, infrastructure
The 4.2-mile stretch of Hwy. 53/Hwy. 14-61 in La Crosse averages slightly less than one traffic accident per day.
'Hidden gem': La Crescent to host 2025-26 USA Cycling Gravel National Championships
La Crescent, Minnesota will host the USA Cycling Gravel National Championships in September 2025, attracting thousands of participants and spectators and generating an estimated $1.2 million in economic impact. The event will also pair with the 77th annual Apple Fest.
Forest Hills Tennis Courts closed until overhaul complete
La Crosse's Forest Hills Tennis Courts will undergo a complete overhaul with new surfaces, nets, and fencing, replacing outdated ones.
What that ringing in your ears might really be telling you
Sponsored content by Professional Hearing Care. Tinnitus is the brain’s response to damage in the auditory system. It varies by person, making diagnosis and treatment challenging.
Habitat for Humanity gifts two homes on both sides of the Mississippi
Habitat for Humanity provides affordable housing in La Crosse and Eitzen, Minnesota, with unique approaches to house building and renovation.
Less than two weeks left to enjoy annual Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona
Discover the Great River Shakespeare Festival's 2025 lineup and exciting new events, including picnic meal options and a partnership with the University of Tennessee.
THE WAY IT WAS: St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral, 1959
This action shot of the original St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral at the southeast corner of Sixth and Main streets in La Crosse being demolished was taken by photographer James J. Horn on Oct. 29, 1959. The high Gothic hall…
Winona bridge lights turned off to deter mayflies
Lights on the Highway 43 bridges in Winona, Minnesota are being temporarily turned off to reduce the number of mayflies on the bridges at night.
'Remarkable outcome': 7 survive getting swept through Genoa dam
Seven people, including one child, are fortunate to be alive after a harrowing experience on the Mississippi River.
Couple's love story crystallizes in Fillmore County cave
Michael Himlie and Kaylee Arndt met at Niagara Cave as coworkers. Now, they plan to get married in the underground chapel, marking the first time a couple have met and later married in the cave.
Industrial fire extinguished early Monday morning in Winona
Winona Fire Department extinguishes fire at Core Molding Technologies building. No injuries reported. Cause under investigation.
Battered by Helene, Community of Todd celebrates its resiliency and America on July 4
Through the years, the Todd Liberty Parade has come to exemplify the spirit of a beautiful but isolated community that is tucked in the folds of the mountains of Ashe and Watauga counties.
THE WAY IT WAS: Wisconsin Centennial Parade, ca. 1948
The city of La Crosse turned 100 in 1942, but celebration of this milestone was postponed due to World War II. In July of 1948, the city of La Crosse hosted a combined centennial celebration for the city, county and…
9 outdoor public pools to beat the heat this summer in the River Valley Region
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…
2 WWII veterans, a 15-minute dream and the Middleton sky
A Dream Flight for two centenarians this week came with a bonus surprise.
What to expect from Riverfest this holiday weekend
Riverfest started slow on a warm Wednesday afternoon this week. The annual celebration will run through Saturday this year, with a fireworks show on Independence Day at 9:40 p.m. Friday evening.
Firefighters swiftly extinguish Sparta garage fire; no injuries
A garage in Sparta sustained damage after a July 3 fire.
Fire destroys Pickwick home, owner injured in fiery wreck on way to scene
A woman was airlifted after a fiery crash while driving to her home that was also engulfed in flames.