La Crosse Tribune Local News

Garage fire reported while firefighters responded to a separate incident in Onalaska. No injuries, cause under investigation.

The Mississippi River bridge that connects Wisconsin and Iowa at Lansing won't close until mid-October at the earliest, and plans are being finalized to provide temporary ferry service to vehicles and travelers.

From Friday, August 29 through Tuesday, September 2, our website will be open to everyone in the community.

The Western Wisconsin AFL-C IO is continuing a 134-year tradition: the La Crosse Labor Day Parade and Festival will take place this year on Monday. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the corner of Gillette and Kane streets…

New features coming to Badger Hickey Park in La Crosse, including a shelter and restrooms. Construction set to complete by June 2026.

When La Crosse County began receiving American Rescue Plan Act funding in 2021, staff in the Land Conservation Department quickly identified a critical need: upgrading stormwater infrastructure in rural areas where systems were aging, undersized or simply no longer keeping…

Paul W. “Bob” and Lila Neuhaus, pictured here, ran Bob’s Confectionery for about 20 years. They offered everything from ice cream, lunches and “ice cold picnics” to “quality groceries.” An ad in the July 12, 1942, La Crosse Tribune and…

Two-way traffic has been restored to Highway 16 in La Crosse.

Cass Street Bridge was closed for about an hour Friday morning as La Crosse police responded to an active incident. The bridge reopened at 12:45 p.m. after police said it was safely resolved. No word on incident details.

Expect heavy traffic and road closures near UW-La Crosse during move-in days from Aug. 27 to Sept. 1. Over 3,000 students will move into campus.

Stefani Haar, a long-time social services worker, participated in a poverty simulation organized by Great Rivers United Way. The simulation aimed to provide participants with a glimpse into the struggles of living in poverty.

MILWAUKEE – With the school year starting again, social media is full of adorable back-to-school photos. Often, these pictures feature a child holding a “first day of school” sign with basic information, such as their name and grade.

The crude oil that spilled in the right of way adjacent to the tracks remains contained.

Water rushed through Niagara Cave in Harmony, causing flooding and limited accessibility. Cave manager describes it as one of the top five worst floods.

Four women identified as, left to right, Nancy Riehl, Jeanette Stadthaus, Alma Burns Zahn and Susan Smith model new ensembles from local department stores to promote the 1970 Jaycette Fashion Show. Outfit descriptions include fun phrases such as “suede-fringed poncho,”…

A Canadian Pacific Train carrying crude oil derailed outside of Reeseville on Friday afternoon, according to Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt.

Traffic alert issued for Valley View Mall area in La Crosse due to restaurant opening and other events. Expect delays and consider alternative routes.

Discover the Flyway Trail, a new outdoor recreation attraction connecting Winona to Wisconsin's trails, offering scenic views and accessibility for all.

Come hear a story about camouflaged creatures at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge! This free children’s program will teach participants that camouflage is an essential strategy in the natural world that helps both predator and prey.…