Muscoda man arrested for 5th OWI offense in Monroe County
The Wisconsin State Patrol arrested a Muscoda man for his 5th OWI offense in Monroe County Monday night.
Author: Sam Shilts
La Crosse Common Council member announces run for school board
A member of the City of La Crosse Common Council announced Monday, he will run for a seat on the La Crosse School Board.
‘Careless use of smoking material’ cause of Saturday night blaze at Tomah residential facility
The fire department was called to 110 East Council Street around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Those first on scene said that heavy fire was coming from the Northwest side and was growing quickly.
Eau Claire DA: September officer-involved shooting ‘reasonable act of self-defense’
Based on a review of evidence from the Wisconsin DOJ, the Eau Claire DA's office concluded that the use of deadly force was "reasonable, given the circumstances."
La Crosse County Clerk: Voting equipment audit showed no discrepancies
The audit showed no discrepancies with results being "100% accurate," according to Dankmeyer.
Four dogs killed in Jackson County house fire
The cause of the fire is unknown. Red Cross is assisting the family.
‘Ashley’s Angels’ holds annual event for volunteers to shop for children in need
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) -- Shoppers helped provide for families in need Wednesday. "Ashley's Angels", a nonprofit started by Ashley Furniture, hosted an annual shopping event at the Winona Walmart. Volunteers shopped for more than 350 children in need of…
Evers appoints Lindsey Formanek as Vernon County Register of Deeds
Current Deputy Register of Deeds Lindsey Formanek will assume the role at the beginning of the new year. Formanek takes over for Marilyn Hauge, who is retiring.
Indiana man injured in crash following high-speed chase on I-94 near Osseo
One man has minor injuries following a crash during a high-speed chase Wednesday night.
Sparta school board officially names Sam Russ as Superintendent
Russ was named as interim Superintendent in July of this year after former Superintendent Amy Van Deuren resigned following a harassment investigation.
La Crosse County awards $1.3 million in grants for flood projects
The funding comes from the county's Stormwater Infrastructure Grant Program, fueled by ARPA funding. Grants up to $50,000 were available for conceptual applications and up to $500,000 for designed and ready-to-go projects. Funding for nine projects were approved Monday by the Planning, Resource and Development Committee.
City of La Crosse asking residents to ‘salt smart’ this winter
The City of La Crosse is asking residents to be mindful of environmental impact when using salt for driveways and walkways.
La Crosse Police welcome ‘Cheddar’ as their new K-9 therapy dog
Cheddar will be LCPD's very first K-9 Therapy Dog. Cheddar will be with SRO Ryan Ledvina on daily assignment within schools.
City of La Crosse accepting letters to Santa
Each year, La Crosse's Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department run letters from city hall to the man in the red suit. Park officials say that any letters postmarked by December 11 will be answered by the jolly man himself!
Head-on crash kills two drivers on bridge between Prairie Du Chien and Marquette
According to the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, 43-year-old Tracy Jo Larson of Prairie Du Chien and 36-year-old Luke Hackman of Decorah, Iowa collided head-on travelling on US Highway 18 Sunday morning. The crash occurred on the bridge between Prairie Du Chien and Marquette, Iowa and shut down traffic for four and a half hours.According to the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, 43-year-old Tracy Jo Larson of Prairie Du Chien and 36-year-old Luke Hackman of Decorah, Iowa collided head-on travelling on US Highway 18 Sunday morning. The crash occurred on the bridge between Prairie Du Chien and Marquette, Iowa and shut down traffic for four and a half hours.
Second man accused in January La Crosse homicide arrested
U.S. Marshalls took Nelson Brown into custody Friday in Mesa, Arizona. Brown is one of two accused in the shooting death of Ernest Knox on La Crosse's north side. La Crosse Police identified Brown and Karvel Freeman as suspects in Knox's death. In early March, police arrested Freeman in Tennessee.
WI State Patrol: Minnesota woman arrested for OWI in Jackson County had four children in vehicle
State troopers who arrested a Minnesota woman for an OWI Wednesday morning say four children under the age of 6 were in the vehicle.
Emergency service personnel can get a free meal at participating McDonald’s
Police Officers, EMT’s, Military and Firefighters can get a free combo meal at 64 McDonald's location across the region Tuesday.
La Crosse trail closing for work on River Point District
A portion of the Jim Asfoor Trail will be closed until Thursday.
Gov. Evers, First Lady encourage Wisconsin to shop local over holiday season
The Governor's proclaimed November 26 through December 31 as "Shop Small Wisconsin", encouraging people to support Wisconsin's Main Streets and small businesses.
Viroqua man injured in truck vs tractor crash
According to a release from the Vernon County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened around 10:45 a.m. near the Town of Franklin. A truck driven by 37-year-old Thomas Brudos collided with the tractor as Brudos turned off of County NN onto Thompson Road.
Kwik Trip President, CEO Don Zietlow retiring, son to take his place
Don Zietlow served as president and CEO for 22 years and 52 years total with the company.
UPDATE: La Crosse County Sheriff candidate concedes race after filing objection to recount
Republican Fritz Leinfelder -- who lost to Democrat John Siegel by just 175 votes -- filed the objection Monday morning, saying in part that more than 1000 voters' addresses did not meet legal requirements for La Crosse County residency. Leinfelder's objection argues that the nature of students' residency on college campuses are "transitory", and they do not meet the requirements to vote in the November 8 election.
Wisconsin National Guard unit returns from year-long deployment at southern U.S. border
The 229th assisted U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents with security along the southern border. In July 2021, the U.S. Department of Defense authorized a mobilization request from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for 3000 service members.
UWL student learns of her own kidney infection through a physical therapy class
Christonna Shafranski said she had been feeling out of sorts, with chills, a fever and a chronically aching back. Through her pathophysiology class, she learned that these symptoms were signals of a kidney infection called pyelonephritis.
Ontario man cited for OWI after leaving roadway, striking tree in Vernon County
According to Vernon County Dispatch, reports of a single vehicle crash came in at 12:45 a.m. Friday. Law enforcement claims Trey Kaiser of Ontario left the roadway traveling East on East South Street and struck a tree.
One person injured in snow skid crash; narrowly misses school bus
According to the Vernon County Sheriff, on Tuesday morning, 46-year-old Charles Schuster from Menomonee Falls began to skid on County Highway EE as he tried to slow down for an intersection on State Highway 80. Authorities claim Schuster -- heading west-- slid through the stop sign and missed striking a school bus heading north on State Highway 80.
EO Johnson’s ‘Hits to Help’ raises $2,835 for Great Rivers United Way
EO Johnson pledged to give $5 for every hit during the La Crosse Loggers 2022 season. In total, the Loggers made 576 hits, equaling a donation of $2,835.
Gundersen, Bellin Health begin merged services December 1
The two announced plans for a merger in June, hoping to offer a broader network of services across the state.
Tomah Police and Fire Departments receive REACH-A-Child first responder bags
The Tomah Police and Fire Departments received first responder bags Wednesday aimed at redirecting a child's attention during a potential crisis.
UPDATE: Authorities determine Jackson County deaths to be murder/suicide
Autopsies showed Zillmer died of two gunshot wounds. Kerr died of on self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Jackson County.
Wisconsin DHS to cover 91% of nursing home cost for Medicaid members next year
According to DHS, demand for long-term care services will rise faster than the workforce will grow in the coming years. A significant amount of the increase will go toward wages and benefits.
AAA: Thanksgiving travel forecast in Wisconsin near pre-pandemic levels
AAA Thanksgiving travel forecast predicts 1,094,395 total travelers in Wisconsin for 2022, just below the 2019 figures of 1,155,472. The majority, 89%, are expected to drive, however air travel is predicted to exceed pre-pandemic levels.
Eau Claire Police seeking person allegedly involved in homicide
Police ask that any information be sent to Detective Ryan Lambeseder by call or text at (715) 828-5899, or submit a tip with Eau Claire County Crime Stoppers at (715) 874-8477 or info@EauClaireCountyCrimeStoppers.org.
Death investigation underway after two bodies discovered in Jackson County home
According to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, deputies conducted a welfare check in the Town of Manchester at 2:00 p.m. Thursday. Deputies discovered two bodies, deceased, inside the home.
Strollers recalled for fall hazard
The recall involves Mockingbird Single-to-Double Strollers. The US Consumer Product and Safety Commission says the lower side of the stroller frame can crack, posing a fall risk to children in the stroller.
New study: More than 3 million middle and high school students currently use tobacco products
E-cigarettes were the most commonly used product for the 9th year in a row
La Crosse voters handily reject school district referendum
Over 69% voted no, dealing a blow to the school board's plan to build a new consolidated high school on the site of the former Trane Technologies building on Pammel Creek Road. The plan cost $194.7 million.
$50,000 winning Powerball ticket sold at Onalaska Kwik Trip Saturday
Despite no one winning the now record-breaking Powerball jackpot of $1.9 billion, five people were sold $50,000 winning tickets across Wisconsin Saturday, including one sold in Onalaska.
Two Wisconsin men injured in propane heater explosion north of Houston, MN
38-year-old Kendal Schmidt of Loyal and 68-year-old Verlyn Randt of Marshfield tried to light a propane heater in an enclosed camper, authorities said. The resulting explosion burnt both men, who were transported to Gundersen in La Crosse for their injuries.
Body found in La Crosse’s Cameron Park
La Crosse Police responded to a welfare check Friday morning. The La Crosse Fire Department and the La Crosse County Medical Examiner also responded to the scene on the eastern edge of the park near 5th Avenue South. Responders created a visual barrier around the body.
Marquette Poll: Wisconsin Governor, U.S. Senate races both tossups
Races for Wisconsin Governor and for U.S. Senate are in a statistical dead heat, according to a newly released Marquette Law School Poll Wednesday.
La Crosse Police arrest man connected to incident near Northside Elementary
According to a release from the La Crosse Police Department, staff at Northside notified them after seeing a man drive a gold-colored vehicle drive by the school multiple times. Staff claimed that the driver was wearing a mask and holding what appeared to be a gun in the air. Children were out for recess at the time of the incident, staff said.
La Crosse marsh trail to close for maintenance
The northern segment of the Grand Crossing Trail will close for shoreline maintenance.
La Crosse launches app for city services
The app -- LaCrosse311 -- is available for download as of Tuesday in both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Despite weather cancellation, Steppin’ Out In Pink still raised more than $350,000 for breast cancer research
In spite of storms cancelling the Steppin' Out In Pink fundraiser walk in September, Gundersen Medical Foundation says their event still eclipsed their fundraising goal.
15-year-old detained following nearly 5 hour standoff with Monroe County deputies
Deputies responded to a call at a rural Tomah residence around 6 p.m. concerning a teenager who allegedly had a gun. Deputies claim the teen fired several shots as they were responding to the incident, including one that struck a nearby residence.
Wall mounted basketball hoops recalled, one death reported
18,000 Goalsetter wall-mounted basketball goals were recalled Thursday because they can unexpectedly detach from the wall and fall to the ground. There have been four reports of the unit detaching from a wall, in one of which, a 14-year-old boy in Indiana was killed in 2018
Vernon County Health Department now able to test for nitrates in public and private drinking water
Nitrates are the most common groundwater contaminant in the state, and can cause birth defects, blue baby syndrome, thyroid disease and certain types of cancers. Levels over 10 milligrams per liter can be harmful. It's estimated that at least 10% of private water wells in the state have high levels of nitrates.
Narcan boxes installed at UW-La Crosse residence halls
The university installed Nalox-Zone boxes near the AEDs in each hall, as well as at the south entrance of the recreation hall and in the lobby of the university police office.
