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  • Victim Identified in Deadly Buffalo Co. Crash

    Victim Identified in Deadly Buffalo Co. Crash

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    Criminal Charges Connected to Campaign Fund Theft

FoodShare Rules Change, Gov. Evers Signs Bill

FoodShare Rules Change, Gov. Evers Signs Bill

Suspect Asks for Changes Ahead of Trial

Suspect Asks for Changes Ahead of Trial

Plump at the Pump Continues

Plump at the Pump Continues

Train Derailment In La Crosse

Train Derailment In La Crosse

News | March 20, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The City of La Crosse was the scene of a Wednesday evening train derailment.  The accident happened near the Gundersen…
FoodShare Legislation Lands on Governors Desk

FoodShare Legislation Lands on Governors Desk

News | March 20, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A measure passed by the Wisconsin Senate this week would ban the purchase of some items through the state’s FoodShare…
It’s Official, Spring Returns

It’s Official, Spring Returns

News | March 20, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Spring arrives today. The vernal equinox, as it is properly known, is the moment when the center of the apparent…
Breast Cancer Screenings Expand Across WI

Breast Cancer Screenings Expand Across WI

News | March 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Governor Tony Evers is expanding access to breast cancer screenings in Wisconsin.  He signed Gail’s Law Thursday morning, which requires…
Deadly Crash Under Investigation

Deadly Crash Under Investigation

News | March 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Barron County.  BCSD received a report of the crash at the…
Senate Majority Leader Not Seeking Reelection

Senate Majority Leader Not Seeking Reelection

News | March 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu is no longer seeking reelection.  LeMahieu said in a statement Thursday that it’s time for…
Local Scam Stopped, Money Returned

Local Scam Stopped, Money Returned

News | March 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sheriff Travis Hakes recently let us know about a scam that was stopped in our community. A resident of Chippewa…
Medford Man Facing Charges in Deadly Buggy Crash

Medford Man Facing Charges in Deadly Buggy Crash

News | March 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Charges are being filed against a Medford man in connection with a Clark County collision that left one person dead. …
Man Sentenced in Child Assault Case

Man Sentenced in Child Assault Case

News | March 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A La Crosse man convicted of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old victim is being sentenced to prison.   Cody Tanke was to…
Man Sentenced in Drug Case

Man Sentenced in Drug Case

News | March 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sentencing is being ordered for an Eau Claire man convicted on federal drug charges.  Forty-one-year-old Nicholas Fisher was arrested in…
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