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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...

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Empty house catches fire in Sparta

SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) -- Flames were seen through the windows of an empty house at 715 Wolcott Street in Sparta.

Sparta, WI · 1d

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Measles case confirmed in Monroe County

SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) — The Monroe County Health Department confirmed one measles case in a county resident Friday, as Wisconsin's statewide case count climbs to 552 — the highest total in more than three decades.

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This Charming Amish Restaurant In Wisconsin Serves Comfort Food Worthy Of A Road Trip

There are exactly two kinds of people in this world: those who have eaten at the Dorset Valley Schoolhouse Restaurant in Wilton, Wisconsin, and those who don’t know what they’re missing yet. You’re about to become the first kind. Let’s start with a question that deserves an...

Wilton, WI · 22h

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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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Man arrested for involvement in La Crosse shooting, suspect still at large

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - A man is in custody for his involvement in a La Crosse shooting, as authorities continue to search for another suspect, Elbert Wright IV. According to La Crosse police, on Nov. 7, 2026, at around 2:09 a.m., La Crosse Police responded to a shooting in the 1900 Block of West Avenue South. Investigation shows after a disturbance inside a bar, two people exchanged gunfire outside.

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Accident closes part of Losey Boulevard in south La Crosse

A two vehicle collision closes a portion of Losey Boulevard for about an hour Wednesday evening on the south side of La Crosse. It happened around 7 p.m. at the intersection with Diagonal Road where the street narrows to one lane. A passenger vehicle and small pickup truck collided. Airbags...

La Crosse, WI · 2d

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Man accused of burying son alive denied bond

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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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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.

La Crosse, WI · 22h

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Tomah company presented trophy for 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin

TOMAH, Wis. (WKBT) -- Cardinal IG in Tomah was presented a trophy Thursday for winning the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest.

Tomah, WI · 2d

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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 · 19h

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WIAA Football preview: Lake Mills tussles with West Salem for spot in state championship game

LAKE MILLS — If the L-Cats’ defense continues to make plays, there will be plenty of reasons to continue flashing the double thumbs-down sign. That sign, taken from the film Gladiator, has been a rallying cry for Lake Mills’ football team, which faces West Salem in a WIAA Division 4 Level 4 game on Friday at 7 p.m. at Stoughton High School for the right to play at Camp Randall Stadium in the state finals. “We’ve been doing the thumbs down gesture since week three against Lakeside,” senior wide receiver and linebacker Blake Bohlman said. “Coach Tyler Huber pulls up a movie clip every week and it’s kind of a theme we roll with. We watched the scene where a thumbs up and he lets them live and thumbs down, he finishes them. It’s a reminder to not get complacent.” Defensive end and tight end JP Brzowski, another one of the team’s 14 seniors, said the thumbs-down sign is about showing no mercy. “It’s been our mentality,” Brzowski said. “We never want to let them have any hope.” To reach their first-ever Level 4 game in the modern era — and second state semifinal in school history (1987) — the

Lake Mills, WI · 2d

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UPDATE: New airport footage shows ICE arresting off-duty Wisconsin State Trooper Carel Van Der Merwe

Newly released airport surveillance video captures the moment plainclothes ICE agents detained off-duty Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Carel Van Der Merwe just after he cleared security at Dane County Regional Airport in Madison while traveling to visit family. While his attorneys say the 21-year-old trooper out of Tomah arrived legally from South Africa at age 14, holds a federal work permit valid through 2030, and is part of his father's pending asylum case, DHS contends he overstayed his 2019 admission and that work authorization does not confer legal status. Van Der Merwe was released under supervision after spending a day in jail following outreach from Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, though he continues to fight deportation in immigration court. For continuing regional coverage and breaking updates across the Upper Peninsula, visit MyUPNow.com.

Madison, WI · 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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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 · 10h

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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...

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Utilities seek route permit for Gopher to Badger transmission link as Wisconsin residents weigh local impact

MINNEAPOLIS — Dairyland Power Cooperative and Xcel Energy have filed a formal route permit application with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for a proposed high voltage transmission project that would cross the Mississippi River into western Wisconsin. The proposed Gopher to Badger Link Project involves constructing a new 765...

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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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