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  • Investigation Continues Into Likely Attempted Murder-Suicide

    Investigation Continues Into Likely Attempted Murder-Suicide

  • Gov. Evers Signs Bills, Veto’s Proposal for Child Care Tax Credit

    Gov. Evers Signs Bills, Veto’s Proposal for Child Care Tax Credit

Select WI Poultry Shows Suspended

Select WI Poultry Shows Suspended

Looking Local: Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association Celebrates Nominations for Governor’s Tourism Awards

Looking Local: Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association Celebrates Nominations for Governor’s Tourism Awards

WATA Launches New Digital Passport Experience: Spring Babies on the Farm

WATA Launches New Digital Passport Experience: Spring Babies on the Farm

Local Fire Departments Consider Collaborating

Local Fire Departments Consider Collaborating

News | March 6, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The City of Altoona is considering joining its fire department with the Chippewa Fire District. Officials say that such a…
Mall Retailer Faces Plot Twist

Mall Retailer Faces Plot Twist

News | March 6, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
In La Crosse, a Valley View Mall retailer has seen their location condemned after reports concerning a leaky room. The…
Spring Temps Bring Bike Safety Reminders

Spring Temps Bring Bike Safety Reminders

News | March 6, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin State Patrol is encouraging e-bike and e-scooter safety. The department is reminding folks this month to stay alert…
DNR Reminds of Ice Safety

DNR Reminds of Ice Safety

News | March 5, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to prioritize safety when going outdoors.  The fluctuating temperatures are…
A.G. Kaul Joins Lawsuit Against Tariffs

A.G. Kaul Joins Lawsuit Against Tariffs

News | March 5, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
State Attorney General Josh Kaul is taking legal action against President Trump’s latest tariff measures.  Kaul is part of a…
CCDPH Opens New Water Testing Lab & Offers Discounted Well Testing During Groundwater Awareness Week

CCDPH Opens New Water Testing Lab & Offers Discounted Well Testing During Groundwater Awareness Week

News | March 5, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Chippewa County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has opened a new water testing laboratory, expanding access to convenient, local…
Looking Local: St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center awards Micro-Grants 

Looking Local: St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center awards Micro-Grants 

News | March 5, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center (SCVBIC) in River Falls has awarded a second and final round of micro-grants supported by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to…
Three Year Degree Programs Could Arrive on Campuses

Three Year Degree Programs Could Arrive on Campuses

News | March 5, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Getting a bachelor’s degree in three years could soon become an option in the Universities of Wisconsin system. The Board…
Trail Closure Planned

Trail Closure Planned

News | March 5, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A portion of the La Crosse Grand Crossing Trail will close Monday as Part One of a two-part construction project…
La Crosse Considers Raising Minimum Age

La Crosse Considers Raising Minimum Age

News | March 5, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
La Crosse City Council is considering a measure that would enforce a minimum age of 21-years-old for the purchase or…
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