La Crosse Tribune Local News

Amtrak's Borealis train made its debut Tuesday as it traveled between St. Paul, Minnesota, and Chicago. The state-sponsored rail line includes eight stops in Wisconsin, including La Crosse and Tomah, as well as three stops in Minnesota, including Winona.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is monitoring a manure spill that happened at a dairy farm in Monroe County last week that has polluted a nearby creek and tributary.

The Chippewa Area History Center has received a donation of dozens of historical items from HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital, including the large statue of St. Joseph which sat in the hospital entrance.

In recognition of National Preservation Month in May, Effigy Mounds National Monument will host Junior Ranger Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25.

Here are recent La Crosse area building permits.

Lake Geneva’s next Bacon Fest promises to be the biggest local celebration yet of one of America’s favorite foods.

A commercial garage sustained heavy damage after a late evening fire Thursday in La Crosse.

In 1969, La Crosse Lutheran Hospital (now Gundersen Health System) received authority from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to relocate Swift Creek, a Mississippi River slough, allowing for expansion of the hospital.

The Buffalo County Communication’s Center received two 911 calls at 4:51 p.m. Saturday, May 18, regarding a fully engulfed residence located at S3226 Brandhorst Road, which is in the township of Buffalo.

A fatal crash occurred in Trempealeau County on Tuesday night, resulting in the death of one individual.

The trail project received a $426,000 grant, part of $77 million distributed to 101 outdoors-related projects recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources.

An 18-year-old Osseo teenager was identified as the victim of a fatal car crash in Trempealeau County.

Central High School students of the month for April:

Here are student of the month for Logan High School for April:

Troy Walker's race against time is on as he battles health conditions and struggles to receive Social Security benefits. His health and finances are at a critical point.

A fatal crash occurred in Trempealeau County on Tuesday night, resulting in the death of one individual.

TOMAH -- Black chokeberries, elderberries, nanny berries, service berries, butternut, shagbark hickory nuts and wild plums were among the fruits and nuts that sustained the Ho-Chunk people for hundreds of years before the Europeans arrived.

ONALASKA – An unusual “petting zoo” will be at the Onalaska Public Library from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18. Instead of live animals, this zoo will consist of string instruments that young community members can try out with…

"Levity on a Sunday" will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the Hatchery in Riverside Park. Tickets are available at OASIS this week or you can go to Paypal to purchase tickets using your…

The La Crosse Fire Department responded to a house fire at 4:23 p.m. Tuesday at 1502 S. 10th St.