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Habitat for Humanity accepting applications for homeownership in Hillsboro, La Crosse
Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region is now accepting applications for five available homes in La Crosse and Hillsboro.
La Crosse resident pulled from burning North Side home in January dies
A La Crosse resident who was pulled from a burning home Jan. 24 by La Crosse first responders has died.
Onalaska structure sustains significant fire damage Sunday
A structure in the city of Onalaska sustained significant damage after a Sunday afternoon fire.
Driver killed after crashing into power pole outside Whitehall
A person was killed Friday evening in a Trempealeau County crash between a vehicle and a power pole.
La Crosse County Dairy Breakfast canceled due to lack of volunteers
Due to a lack of volunteers, the La Crosse County Dairy Breakfast has been canceled this year. Despite its success last year, the event could not be replicated without bringing in additional staff.
THE WAY IT WAS: The House Within the Pink Palace (909 Main St.), unknown date
This house was constructed in 1889 for Wilbur and Anna Holcomb. Wilbur was an agent and later manager of the Standard Oil Co. The Holcombs lived in the house until their respective deaths in 1930 and 1944. In 1945, the…
Democrats elect Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as their national chair
Democrats have elected Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, to lead the national party. They're turning to a low-profile Midwestern political operative to coordinate their resistance to Donald Trump’s presidency. Martin succeeds Jaime Harrison of South Carolina atop the…
La Farge man arrested during forced property cleanup operation
La Farge, Wisconsin, police arrested Jacob Thomas Sell, 51, during a court-ordered property cleanup operation at 121 S. State St.
Outdoor burning not recommended in Vernon County
Due to the current dry conditions, the Vernon County Fire Chiefs Association advises against any outdoor burning.
Driftless Area Art Festival accepting artist applications
The Driftless Area Art Festival has opened the application process for visual artists to participate in the 2025 event.
TikTok shutdown gives River Valley region creators, users a taste of what a ban could look like
The temporary shutdown of TikTok left users in La Crosse, Chippewa Falls and Winona feeling anxious about the potential ban of their online community and platform. Now, the threat of a TikTok ban remains.
They escaped from Afghanistan to Wisconsin. Now they've resettled across the nation
As President Donald Trump works to limit the number of immigrants in the country, Afghans who fled Taliban rule are adjusting to life in the U.S.
What was that thing that streaked across the sky above Wisconsin last night?
The bright, reddish line arced over southern Wisconsin at about 9 p.m. Tuesday night.
New Horizons shelter to host Feb. 8 fundraiser in La Crescent
New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers will hold its fourth annual Galentine's Day Brunch Saturday, Feb. 8, and this year's fundraiser comes at a critical time for the shelter. The organization is facing a $337,000 loss in annual funding due…
La Crosse police responded to incident at Aquinas school
La Crosse Aquinas school officials enacted a "hold in place" order Wednesday after an incident on campus.
Volunteers, cold weather help Riverside Park ice rink stay open
Thanks to volunteers and cool winter weather, the Chad Erickson Memorial Ice Rink at Riverside Park can stay open later than normal, allowing people to enjoy the rink beyond the Rotary Lights season.
Kids Ice Fishing Day set for Feb. 1 at Genoa National Fish Hatchery
Kids Ice Fishing Day is scheduled to be held at the Genoa National Fish Hatchery on February 1st for children between the ages of 5-12.
Lions to host Ground Hog Day dinner Feb. 3
The La Crosse Lions Charities 13th annual Ground Hog Dinner will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at the Moose Lodge on Ward Avenue. The Lions will serve a pulled pork dinner with all the trimmings –…
Spring Grove man arrested in apartment complex fire
SPRING GROVE, Minn. — A Spring Grove man was arrested and faces arson charges in connection to an apartment fire Friday in Spring Grove, according to a Houston County Sheriff’s Office press release.
