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Tri-State Ambulance teams responded to almost 200 medical requests over peak Oktoberfest times, up from 92 requests the week prior. Calls included a cardiac arrest save and major vehicle collision airlift.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is seeking public input on proposed improvements to the US Highway 14 and Walmart Road intersection in Viroqua, which include offset left-turn lanes, traffic signals, a future city roadway connection, and updated curb ramps.

OktoberfestUSA announced the parade winners for 2025:

Ducky, who had been staying at the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge in anticipation of releasing her into the wild, was the first whooping crane to die from the H5N1 virus.

Nine people injured in a head-on collision outside of Galesville Friday evening. Both vehicles involved had passengers treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Power outage affects over 1,300 Xcel customers near Valley View Mall in Onalaska. Xcel Energy is working to restore power.

The La Crosse County Highway Department said it is planning to widen the shoulder along Hwy. FO from Monday, Oct. 6, through Tuesday, Oct. 21.

In 1966, Oktoberfest in La Crosse faced challenges with crowd control and law enforcement, leading to calls for raising the legal drinking age.

For decades, Brent Smith has worked to help grow and expand the La Crosse Center. As the current president of its board of directors, Smith has made it the region’s go-to event center.

"Question, Persuade, Refer Gatekeeper Training" is a one-hour suicide prevention course that teaches simple steps to help save a life from suicide. People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis, how to offer…

On Sunday, Aug. 10, the congregation of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church-Chaseburg will gathere together with friends, family and guests to celebrate it 150 years in Chaseburg. The church will mark the occasion with a service and a commemorative catered…

On Sunday, Aug. 10, the congregation of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church-Chaseburg will gathere together to celebrate it 150 years in Chaseburg. The church will mark the occasion with a service and a commemorative catered dinner to highlight its rich…

Man injured in car crash in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, walks home and goes to sleep without notifying authorities. Law enforcement issues citations.

Vehicle crashes into Buffalo River in Trempealeau County due to heavy fog. No injuries reported.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is holding a public involvement meeting to discuss the proposed pavement replacement on State Highway 80 and 33 in Vernon County, scheduled for 2028 and 2029.

Two seriously injured in a crash in Buffalo County. Factors include alcohol, speed, and no seatbelts. I-Phone crash detection alerted authorities.

La Crosse Public Library's Dark La Crosse Stories podcast series receives award for archival innovation in preserving Wisconsin's history.

Average gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.89 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,112 stations in Wisconsin.

In 1964, the La Crosse Tribune reported that 210,000 people crowded along La Crosse streets to watch the Oktoberfest Parade; the largest crowd for the event up to that point. Here you can see the crowd filling up the public…

It suddenly became a week of “I dos” for Michelle Skemp. In April, three days before her daughter’s wedding, longtime friend Sue Weidemann asked for a “favor.” Distracted with wedding preparations, Skemp agreed to drop off some music and brainstorm…