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Kenosha man's shaver sets off a 'Shark Tank' feeding frenzy
When Landon McKinnis burst onto the “Shark Tank” set, he was hoping to come away with a deal.
Gays Mills Folk Festival of Music and Dance is May 9-11
The 31st annual Gays Mills Folk Festival will be held Mother's Day weekend, May 9-11, at the Community Commerce Building, 16381 Highway 131, Gays Mills.
La Crosse Auxiliary expands geranium sale
The La Crosse Auxiliary is celebrating its 45th annual flower sale with an expanded variety of flowering plants, along with its traditional wide array of geraniums in all colors and pot sizes.
Housing Week aims to engage La Crosse on affordable housing issues
La Crosse organizations hosting a week of events to raise awareness about affordable housing. Experts discuss zoning, sustainability, and new housing demand.
Special Mass planned Thursday at La Crosse cathedral to honor Pope Francis
The Diocese of La Crosse will host a special Mass honoring the life of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday morning.
‘One is too many’: Menomonie mourns four who died in Illinois plane crash
Menomonie mourns the loss of four residents who died in a single-engine plane crash in Illinois while returning to Wisconsin from Nashville on Saturday morning. The four friends leave behind six children in total.
THE WAY IT WAS: 200-400 blocks of North Sixth Street, 1960
This photo was taken from the steeple of St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Main Street in 1960 by an ironworker during the Cathedral’s construction. Looking north up Sixth Street, two prominent La Crosse landmarks that have since been torn down are…
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.
