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THE WAY IT WAS: Fire Prevention Week, 1951

Mon, 10/13/2025 - 5:15am
Seventy years ago, fire equipment looked a little different than it does today. In 1951, to celebrate Fire Prevention Week, the Tribune printed a series of photographs that showed community members how the city’s fire alarm system worked. The photos…

393 neglected animals rescued at Juneau County home, sent to 14 shelters

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 1:05pm
Authorities began rescuing a variety of animals, including 136 chickens, 126 rabbits, 35 goats, five horses and 91 dogs, 10 of which are puppies.

Hazmat teams clean up 500-gallon propane leak in Stoddard

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 11:45am
Hazmat teams from La Crosse and Vernon County clean up a 500-gallon propane tank leak in Stoddard after a tree falls on it. No injuries reported.

84-year-old Baraboo climber who died at Devil's Lake 'a legend' in climbing community

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 8:45am
Peter Cleveland's most notable achievement was climbing to the top of Superpin, a cone-shaped rock in the Black Hills in South Dakota.

Clean clothes contribute to on-farm safety

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 8:00am
Clean clothes might not top the list when thinking about farm safety, but proper hygiene can play a vital role in preventing the spread of disease and chemical exposure, according to Tawnie Larson, program manager for the Kansas Agriculture Safety…

Governor approves $9.5M rural Highway 35 project to take place through November 2026

Wed, 10/08/2025 - 8:45pm
Construction on Wisconsin Highway 35 between La Crosse and Vernon County begins Oct. 13. The $9.5 million project will renovate pavement and intersections. Completion date aimed for November 2026.

Leaf drop-off sites will open Oct. 24; citywide pickup starts Oct. 27

Wed, 10/08/2025 - 7:56pm
Leaf drop-off sites will open for the season Oct. 24 and remain open until further notice.

7 things to know about the plan to replace the Black Hawk Bridge

Wed, 10/08/2025 - 6:00am
The Black Hawk Bridge in Lansing, Iowa, which connects Wisconsin and Iowa, will permanently close on October 20.

Hunger Task Force launches virtual food drive with $5K matching grant

Wed, 10/08/2025 - 5:45am
Join the Hunger Task Force's Virtual Food Drive to combat rising food insecurity in La Crosse. Your donation will be doubled with a $5,000 matching gift.

Stories for Good: Healthy Families Winona, a Healthy Families America site, certified for quality service by Prevent Child Abuse America

Wed, 10/08/2025 - 5:45am
Healthy Families Winona has been awarded fidelity certification for providing high-quality home visiting services to pregnant families and families with young children.

Free car ferry won't be ready when Black Hawk Bridge closes

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 5:30pm
The Black Hawk Bridge in Lansing will be demolished in mid-December, causing disruption to commuters and travelers. To mitigate this, the Wisconsin and Iowa Departments of Transportation are providing a free car ferry service. The bridge will close October 20.

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