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Crossing the Mississippi River from Lansing into Wisconsin this week is a lot easier for commuters than it was most of last week. Iowa DOT Director Scott Marler joined his counterpart from Wisconsin Friday (Nov. 6) for a ribbon cutting to open up the new Black Hawk Bridge. He says a variety of factors allowed them to open the bridge way ahead of the original schedule.
WISCONSIN (KCRG) - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported Tuesday that the state has recorded 551 confirmed measles cases, nine hospitalizations and one death so far in 2026. Grant County has the most confirmed cases, with 153, according to the department. Common measles symptoms include a runny nose, high...
VIROQUA Wis. – A public statement by Viroqua Mayor Krista Browne regarding the criminal trespassing arrest of Evan Blattner has drawn contradictions from Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson, who clarified that the law enforcement investigation remains ongoing and that his agency did not order or execute the arrest. The...
VERNON COUNTY, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) -Three duck hunters are safe after their boat flipped on the Mississippi River Saturday morning. It happened around 11:15 a.m. near Brownsville, Minnesota, on the Wisconsin side of the river. The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office says a wave washed over the front of the boat as the man driving it […]
VIROQUA, Wis. — Veterans are invited to stop by any Sleepy Hollow Auto Group location on Veterans Day to receive a free gift as a token of appreciation for their service. The dealership group will give away utility totes printed with the message, “Land of the Free Because of the Brave,” while supplies last on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Veterans may pick up their complimentary tote during regular business hours from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at any Sleepy Hollow Auto Group location.
COON VALLEY, Wis. — Valley Fudge & Candy of Coon Valley has been named Western Wisconsin’s Small Business of the Year, recognizing the company’s growth from a local startup into a national confectionery business while maintaining its roots in Vernon County. The award was presented Nov. 5...
11/1 A deputy responded to the intersection of Three Chimney and West Smith Roads in the Town of Viroqua for a stop sign reportedly unbolted and stolen from its post. Two stops signs were confiscated by Viroqua Police the previous evening during another incident. Investigation is ongoing. 11/2 A deputy...