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Mountain lion shot by bow hunter in western Wisconsin
The deer hunter told authorities he felt threatened by the animal prior to shooting it.
Busy day in Sparta: Crews extinguish three fires on one day
Tuesday was a busy day for the Sparta Area Fire District, which responded to three fire calls within a four-hour period.
SMRT bus fares to increase for first time in decade for riders in La Crosse, Vernon and Crawford counties
Bus fares for the Scenic Mississippi Transport Regional Transit system are set to increase for the next two years, a first for the system in the last 10 years. Rising vehicle and gas prices are the reason for the bump,…
Red Cross needs blood donations in November
For many, watching the classic holiday movie “Elf” has been a heartwarming tradition for 20 years. This November, the American Red Cross is encouraging people to add a new tradition as the holiday season begins: Spread cheer with a blood…
Winter Farmers Market is happening downtown
The La Crosse Farmers Market Association is running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday morning at the Main: An Event Space 422 Main St. in Downtown La Crosse.
Gateway Area Council, Boy Scouts holding open house Thursday
Gateway Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, is hosting an open house event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Gateway Area Council Scout Service Center to discuss progress toward the council’s $4,000,000 Centennial Campaign.
UW-La Crosse Eagles helping Eagles group seeks members
The UW-La Crosse group Eagles Helping Eagles aims to help college students meet those basic needs so they can focus on their studies and future. The group is looking for new members from the wider La Crosse area community, according…
THE WAY IT WAS: St. Joseph’s Ridge Farm, 1956
This snapshot from the fall of 1956, photographer unknown, is a particularly compelling look at mid-20th century farm life in the Coulee Region. The many different animals, the post-harvest fallow fields in the background, the functional outbuildings, the minimal fencing,…
House offers Madison-area female former inmates a place to 'catch their breath'
"Incarceration reduces an individual to nothing more than the choices they regret," organizer Marianne Oleson said. The house is a first step to turning that around.
Coulee Region RSVP hosting Handcraft Open House
We have the opportunity for local nonprofit organizations, medical facilities, long-term care facilities, educational institutions and social service agencies to stop in for our Handcraft Open House. Throughout the year, our talented Coulee Region RSVP Volunteers have been creating items…
Credit outlook on the US government's debt lowered; economic performance in Wisconsin
Here are the recent trends on economic performance in Wisconsin.
Meet the retirees trying to stop Kohler Co. from building a golf course
Friends of Black River Forest was formed in 2014 and is trying stop the Kohler Company from building a golf course adjacent to Kohler-Andrea State Park.
Downward ... cat? Madison Yoga class uses kittens to reduce stress
Cats on Mats, a yoga class that lets participants interact with kittens, is hosted by the Madison Cat Project, a local nonprofit that deals in the wellbeing of local cats.
Villa Louis to host Christmas celebration in Prairie du Chien
For two December weekends, guests can step back in time and enter a Victorian-era holiday experience at Villa Louis in Prairie du Chien.
US Sen. Tammy Baldwin attends early Veteran's Day service at Viterbo University
With an early start to Veteran's Day celebrations and events around La Crosse, Senator Tammy Baldwin visited and spoke at a Viterbo University service honoring veterans.
County launches Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging survey
All community members of La Crosse County are invited to share their views in a short and anonymous survey as part of a project to make the county more equitable and inclusive for all.
Biden says workers need 'a fair shot': Earnings and consumer spending in Wisconsin
Check out what what workers are currently earning, as well as spending, in Wisconsin.
Can you do home remodeling in winter? You can — and you should
Content by The Board Store Home Improvements. Find out why winter is the perfect time for your next home improvement project.
When the gales of November came early: A ship, a song and an enduring tie to Wisconsin
Gordon Lightfoot died in May, but his song about the sinking of an ore boat on Nov. 10, 1975, helped keep alive the memories of her ship and crew.
11th Freedom Honor Flight Veterans Day Breakfast on Saturday
Veterans will be honored for their service at the 11th Veterans Day breakfast in La Crosse. Veterans and a guest are invited to attend the breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 11, held by Freedom Honor Flight and UW-La Crosse Athletics Department.