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Fire crews are investigating how a fire started at an assisted living facility in Holmen. The fire took place yesterday on the 3000 block of Circle Drive. When fire crews arrived at the scene, they saw light smoke coming from one of the rooms, but no flames were spotted. The facility was evacuated as crews could put the fire/smoke out. No one was injured and crews believe the fire started from an air conditioning unit.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating how two people ended up dead in a river. The sheriff’s office received a call from someone who found two bodies in a river just northeast of Tomah. Police did confirm that the two people left a local bar the night before and that no one had seen them since. They believe that foul play was not involved. If anyone has seen anything suspicious in the area, they are asked to call the

It was announced the CEO of the Chamber of Commerce from La Crosse, Beth Franklin, is stepping down from her position. She plans on leaving May 15th. Franklin has been with the organization for almost seven years. The board of directors said, “We appreciate her contributions to making Greater La Crosse a more vibrant place to work and live.” The board will begin a search for a new CEO right away.

A letter threatening Western Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden and his family is found to be credible.  In a Facebook post, the congressman says he and his wife were threatened, along with their children and grandchildren. As a result, Van Orden will miss votes tomorrow and reschedule a town hall meeting planned for today.  It’s unclear who sent the letter to the congressman’s D.C. office or what the threat was, but it has been reported to authorities. CLICK HERE FOR

The Wisconsin State Patrol is warning drivers about a higher risk of deer crashes as the weather gets warmer.  State Patrol says the number of crashes involving deer increase in May and June as deer look for places to give birth and keep their young offspring.  There were more than 17 thousand deer-related crashes reported last year, resulting in nine deaths and more than 700 injuries.

Applications are open for a new Barron County Sheriff.  Current County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald announced his retirement to the public earlier this week after notifying Governor Tony Evers on Friday.  Fitzgerald says he’s leaving for a public relations role at Mosaic Technologies.  Once selected, the new sheriff will serve until January 2027.  Applications will be accepted through May 23.

 A lack of affordable housing is an issue that is getting a lot of attention across the Chippewa Valley. If you would like to be part of the discussion and possible brainstorming for solutions you are invited to learn more at upcoming public sessions. People are invited to learn more about one project that provides affordable housing at an event titled “Keys to Unlocking Affordable Housing,” from 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, in the Riverfront Room of the L.E. Phillips Memorial

Fire crews are investigating how a fire started at Bush Brothers in Augusta. Crews responded to the building yesterday early evening. Smoke damage can be visibly seen on the outside of the building as crews were putting out flames. Employees were seen outside of the building. It is unclear of injuries as well as how the fire first started.

Automated External Defibrillators will be installed throughout the city of Onalaska. The fire department along with the city’s park department are putting the AED’s in highly populated and traffic areas. A few of the places they will be placed are Van Riper Park, Community Park and the Rowe Park tennis courts. Officials say they hope this increases survival rates during critical moments. Installation of the AED’s will take place in the coming weeks.

Residents in Trempealeau will soon see a price hike in their utility bills. The Trempealeau Municipal Electric and Water Utility has put forth an application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to get a tweak with rates that would increase it by 12 percent. This would be the first price hike since 2023.