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Generational aging and population shift drive need for health care services
Wisconsin counties are preparing for a generational shift in their population, with an aging population and a higher demand for healthcare services. The health care industry is facing a shortage of workers, as current health care workers age and retire,…
County Connection: La Crosse County WIC Program supports hundreds of local families
Each month, more than 1,600 residents across La Crosse County receive critical support through the local Women, Infants, and Children program. The WIC program, which serves an average of 990 families monthly, provides far more than food assistance — it’s…
Will Kenosha entrepreneur's product be picked up on ABC's Shark Tank?
Last fall, Landon McKinnis jumped into shark-infested waters.
City crews to pick up brush for two weeks April 21-May 2
City of La Crosse crews will pick up brush for two weeks from Monday, April 21, through May 2. Brush must be placed on the curb by 7 a.m. Monday to ensure pick-up when crews are in the area.
Sparta History Room to host April 24 discussion on Kennedy's 1960 Tomah visit
John F. Kennedy's 1960 visit to Tomah High School will be the subject of a Thursday, April 24, presentation in Sparta.
Semi driver critically hurt as hay bale crashes into windshield in Trempealeau County
A semi driver was critically injured when a large hay bale hit his windshield on State Highway 93 in Trempealeau County.
Highway B between West Salem and Bangor to close April 16
A section of Hwy. B in La Crosse County will be closed for seven hours Wednesday, April 15, for culvert replacement.
New ORA Trail Farm project in La Crosse underway
The Outdoor Recreation Alliance (ORA) has begun construction on the first phase of its Community Trail Farm project, which will create trails and outdoor recreation space in La Crosse. The grand opening is expected in the fall of 2026.
THE WAY IT WAS: 1924, Pearl Street alleyway; looking north between 3rd and 4th streets
This photo captures an atypical view of some historic La Crosse buildings. The old courthouse bell tower is visible in the center, and moving closer to the foreground on the right, you can just see part of the Batavian Bank…
Tales in the castle fundraiser April 17
Take a peek inside a castle! The La Crosse Storytelling Festival’s annual donation fundraiser will be at the Castle La Crosse Bed and Breakfast at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17. If you have never been inside this La Crosse treasure,…
Divine Mercy Sunday to be celebrated April 27 at shrine
The Deanery of the La Crosse Diocese has chosen the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe for the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday.
Stretch of I-90/94 in the Dells to be repaired this summer
Highway and interchange work is slated to start on Monday and continue through August. The highway will be open during construction, with lane closures and most work at night.
Hwy. 16 construction causes confusion, traffic delays in La Crosse
Steve Musto said the first test of Highway 16 construction occurred Tuesday during a women's Bible study group.
Hwy. 16 construction causes confusion, traffic delays in La Crosse
Steve Musto said the first test of Highway 16 construction occurred Tuesday during a women's Bible study group.
La Crosse Police Department promotes six officers
The La Crosse Police Department has announced the promotion of six law enforcement officers:
Friends of Pool 9 river clean up is Saturday
The Friends of Pool 9 Annual Mississippi River Cleanup is set to take place on Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will be provided with gloves, water, and collection bags, and will be asked to sign a…
Construction on Hwy. 14 in La Crosse County to last through June
Construction is expected to continue through June on a stretch of Highway 14 in La Crosse County, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Four La Crosse County highways will close one day each for culvert replacement
The La Crosse County Highway Department will close four county highways for one day each to replace culverts.
Sparta High School responds to discovery of bullet in classroom
An investigation continues in Sparta after a bullet was found in a Sparta High School classroom Monday.
Two die in Sunday motorcycle crash in Monroe County
Two people died in a motorcycle crash in rural Cashton, Wis. The crash involved a Harley-Davidson and a Chevrolet Cruze on state Hwy. 33.