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Houston Man's Bones Turned to Mush for Years Until Mayo Clinic Found the Cause

Stephen Pouns broke bones, lost teeth and even his hearing over the course of several years, and no one could tell him why. The 76-year-old Houston resident eventually learned his bones had become soft and brittle because of a walnut-sized tumor tucked into soft tissue beside his artificial hip — a tumor that had been quietly secreting a hormone that was stripping his body of the phosphorus and vitamin D it needed to keep his skeleton intact.

Houston, MN · 1d

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Second person arrested on attempted homicide charge in La Crosse bar shooting

The other person involved in the shooting outside a southside La Crosse bar last weekend is arrested on an attempted first degree intentional homicide charge. Alvin L. Campbell was arrested on Thursday. He’s now held without bond in the La Crosse County Jail on the homicide charge as well as charges of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Misdemeanor Bail jumping, and a Probation Violation.

La Crosse, WI · 2d

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Man accused of burying son alive denied bond

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As some residents ask Mayor Browne to step down, closed session produces pledge for cooperation

VIROQUA Wis. – An intense four-hour evening of municipal meetings that drew dozens of impassioned residents and concluded with a two-hour closed session ending after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday has laid bare divisions between Mayor Krista Browne and the Viroqua Common Council, leaving the community to wonder whether an eleventh-hour truce will hold.

Viroqua, WI · 8h

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Trial date set for man accused in woman and unborn child's death

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Jury selection is set to begin Dec. 7 for Matthew Sierra, 39, who faces four felony charges — including two counts of first-degree intentional homicide — in the November 2025 death of Alexis Pickett and her unborn child , according to online court records.

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Pierce named Monroe County Judge

A new judge for Monroe County with the appointment of David Pierce to the bench by Governor Tony Evers office on Thursday. Pierce fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Mark Goodman. The term runs through July 31, 2028. He is a partner at Johns, Flaherty & Collins...

Monroe County, WI · 1d

Timeless Dishes

Festival Foods Swaps Its Old Loyalty Card for Festival Rewards, Paying 10 Points per $1

Festival Foods replaced its old loyalty card with Festival Rewards on Nov. 2, paying 10 points per $1. A new app and a new account are required. The post Festival Foods Swaps Its Old Loyalty Card for Festival Rewards, Paying 10 Points per $1 appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Onalaska, WI · 1d

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Miss Onalaska and Miss Onalaska's Teen to be crowned tonight

ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) -- A new Miss Onalaska and Miss Onalaska's Teen will be crowned Saturday evening.

Onalaska, WI · 8h

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Central Iowa man canoes from Grand Rapids to Gulf of Mexico with dog Jade

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Grand Rapids, MN · 1d

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Wisconsin Regulars Lean On These 6 Comfort Food Diners Through Every Long Winter

Wisconsin winters last a long time, and the folks who live here have figured out how to get through them. One of the best ways is a warm booth, a hot cup of coffee, and a plate of food that tastes like somebody’s grandma made it. The six diners...

Kenosha, WI · 18h

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La Crosse city administrator plan moves forward as mayor weighs veto

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)— The La Crosse city administrator plan is moving forward, but it is not a done deal yet.

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Canoeing the Mississippi for military suicide prevention

An Iowa man is on a journey down the Mississippi River to raise awareness about military suicide prevention. Brian Dawson, from Newton, began his trip in the Twin Cities and headed down to the Gulf. He’s stopping along the way in places like La Crosse to talk about the issue....

La Crosse, WI · 21h

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Health officials urge caution following child’s death from measles in neighboring Grant County

VIROQUA, Wis. — State health officials and authorities in neighboring Grant County have confirmed the measles-associated death of a young child, marking Wisconsin’s second fatal case linked to the ongoing 2026 outbreak and intensifying local containment efforts across Vernon County. To protect the privacy of the child and...

Vernon County, WI · 1d

Idyllic Pursuit

La Crosse Disguised Brewery Tanks as a Giant Six-Pack of Beer

La Crosse’s World’s Largest Six-Pack is six brewery storage tanks dressed to look like oversized...

La Crosse, WI · 2d

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Caledonia crushes Cannon Falls to advance to MSHSL state semifinals

The Warriors continued their dominant 2026 campaign on Thursday night as they trounced the Bombers 63-12 in the quarterfinal round.

Caledonia, MN · 2d

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Onalaska Legion Honors Veterans

Onalaska American Legion Post 336 hosted its annual evening honoring veterans and their families, featuring dinner, live music, recognition, and opportunities for younger attendees to learn about the Legion's work. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY NEWS 8 NOW/NEWS 8000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

Onalaska, WI · 2d

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Eagles fall to Platteville in regular season finale

The UW-La Crosse Eagles closed out their WIAC football regular season Saturday against the fifth-ranked UW-Platteville Pioneers, falling 48-14 at home.

Platteville, WI · 7h

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Late priest from La Crosse under consideration for Catholic sainthood

Catholic Church officials have declared that Father Joseph Walijewski, who served as a missionary in South America, has a strong case for heroic virtue.

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West Salem falls to Lake Mills in Division 4 State Semifinals, 36-7

The West Salem Panthers faced off against the Lake Mills L-Cats in a WIAA Division 4 State Semifinal matchup, with a trip to Camp Randall Stadium and the state championship game on the line.

West Salem, WI · 1d

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