FORT McCOY — Maj. Gen. Matthew V. Baker became the new commander of the 88th Readiness Division during a time-honored change of command ceremony on July 30 at Veterans Memorial Plaza. In that role, he also becomes Fort McCoy’s new senior commander.
CROOKED CREEK TOWNSHIP, Minn. — On a hill in a rolling valley in Houston County, Minnesota, a cluster of headstones has stood for more than a century.
We are now in the dog days of summer and enjoying all that summer brings. In addition, back to school is just around the corner. This means parents and caretakers start to think about gathering school supplies.
Steve Cahalan also has an update on the new businesses opening on the site of the former Fauver Hill School in Onalaska.
Leland Walter Chenoweth recalled his time as a soldier in New Guinea, where American forces were fighting the Japanese during World War II. He was lying in bed with “jungle rot” when a nurse admonished him for making light of his condition.
It is likely that you have recently known of folks who have been infected with COVID. The omicron variant BA.5 has become the dominant one in the U.S., as in a majority of countries worldwide. For our discussion we’ll include its close kin BA.4 with only a few different mutations in the same…
Photos of the day on our Good Morning Page 2 are popular, and many are sent in by readers. Here's a collection of recent photos of the day. Do you remember some of them? Send your submissions to news@lacrossetribune.com.
To help drive toward the future of clean transportation, Xcel Energy last week proposed new and enhanced electric vehicle (EV) charging programs and high-speed public charging options in Wisconsin and Minnesota to make charging at home and on the go easy, fast and more affordable for all customers.
From first day scenes at football practices in La Crosse to National Night out in West Salem, here's a tour of the region with 10 videos to watch now
Here are scenes, in photos and videos, from National Night Out events in West Salem, Vernon County and Chippewa Falls.
The two Republicans on the ballot for La Crosse County sheriff answer Tribune questions in advance of the Aug. 9 primary. The winner will face unopposed Democrat John Siegel.
ONALASKA — A Florida developer plans to acquire, remodel and add on to the former Shopko department store at 9366 State Road 16 in Onalaska — creating spaces for five retail stores, including three in the existing building.
Whether he’s patrolling the Mississippi River’s main channel, idling through the lily-pad laden backwater sloughs of Lake Onalaska or climbing the steep, heavily forested bluffs lining an area coulee, Dale Hochhausen’s always toting one very important thing — his ability to communicate, to e…
ONALASKA — In a mad dash to next week’s primary, governor hopeful Rebecca Kleefisch made a campaign stop in La Crosse County on Thursday with former Gov. Scott Walker in tow.
Wisconsin cases of monkeypox have tripled and Minnesota infections doubled over the past two weeks, while New York is seeing four-digit infection numbers.
Three men are in custody after they allegedly committed an armed robbery Tuesday in La Crosse.
Just a few days remain in the primary race for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, which will narrow down a group of Democrats to move forward in the general election.
La Crosse County leaders were honored at a reception Wednesday at the Freight House Restaurant for implementing a collaborative program that reduces opioid use while connecting people to dental care.
The La Crosse Tribune soon will name our annual Reader’s Choice winners, and we need your help.
Wisconsin Reading Corps is seeking three reading tutors to begin serving in Holmen schools beginning in August. Overall, 300 tutors are being sought to serve in schools across the state for the 2022-23 school year. In response to the unprecedented educational challenges posed by the COVID-19…
Gundersen Tri-State Ambulance was among the EMS providers awarded state funding Tuesday afternoon, with dollars to support the work and necessary equipment for first responders.
Today's letters include the final endorsement letters published before the August 9 election.
Western Technical College’s AJ Clauss has recently been appointed co-chair of the Wisconsin Technical College System’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee.
WEST SALEM—The armored Lenco Bearcat G3 vehicle operated by the La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office covers a lot of ground.
Steve Cahalan reports on local business developments every Sunday. Here's a collection of his recent reports on business ins and outs and expansion plans.