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Crews to put sandbags along Interstate 39 as a flooding precaution
The Portage area has gotten about 1.5 inches of rain in since Tuesday.
Lansing Bridge demolition to continue Friday with underwater explosives
The demolition of the Lansing Bridge will continue on Friday, April 17, as part of the new Mississippi River Bridge Project. The Iowa and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation will use underwater explosives to demolish one of the concrete piers near…
Missing woman found safe in Ramsey County after days of searching in Winona
After multiple days of searching, the Winona Police Department confirmed Thursday that 32-year-old Bridget Martinson has been found safe in Ramsey County.
Minnesota to conduct tornado drills Thursday, Wisconsin cancels due to recent storms
Planned statewide tornado drills will continue on Thursday as planned in Minnesota, but not in Wisconsin.
Vernon County urges residents to call 2-1-1 to report storm damage
United Way 2-1-1 has been activated to assist in collecting damage information from residents and businesses across Vernon County from storms that struck the area Tuesday evening.
Body discovered in Mississippi River at Trempealeau dam, recovery efforts underway
Multiple agencies are working to recover a body from the Mississippi River at the Trempealeau dam.
David Minor announces retirement from Eau Claire Chamber role
After 35 years in the Chamber industry, including the past nine years as president/CEO of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, David Minor has announced his retirement.
19th annual Military Ball set for April 25
The 19th annual Military Ball on Saturday, April 25, at the Fest Building in Spring Grove, Minn., is for all military service members and veterans, their spouses and families, and is also open to the public. The ball includes dinner,…
Bloomer home destroyed by fire
A Bloomer home is likely a total loss after a fire ripped through the structure Monday afternoon.
Update: Vernon County Sheriff's non-emergency number now available
An update from Sheriff Roy Torgerson: “The situation with our non-emergency telephone system has been resolved. Thank you for your patience during the outage.”
Don’t wait to prepare for severe weather and power outages
While the weather in Wisconsin and Minnesota is unpredictable, especially in April, the threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes has arrived.
Community build set for Viroqua's Eckhart Park playground
Viroqua’s Eckhart Park will have new look later this year when area residents come together to construct a new playground on the park’s east end.
La Crosse’s lawmakers, Habitat for Humanity laud new housing program
Gov. Tony Evers signed a new workforce home loan program into law, thanks to the joint effort of state lawmakers and Habitat for Humanity.
Person killed in officer-involved shooting near Chippewa Falls hotel
One person was killed Thursday morning in an officer-involved shooting in the city of Chippewa Falls, according to the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
Winona County declares emergency after ransomware attack
The cyberattack that hit Winona County this week was a ransomware attack, similar to the attack that was announced in January.
Occupants escape, pets die in fire at rural Green County home
Fire damage was contained to the lower levels, with smoke damage throughout the home. The damage is estimated at $15,000 to $20,000.
