Hwy. 14 in Rochester to Close in Both Directions Starting Monday, Nov. 9

Heads up, Rochester: Hwy. 14 closes both ways between South Broadway Ave. and 3rd Ave. SE at 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, for a railroad crossing swap.

Cheapest gas stations in La Crosse

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in La Crosse using data from Gas Buddy

RPT moves Downtown Transit Center back to 2nd Street SW

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Rochester Public Transit is bringing back the Downtown Transit Center to 2nd Street SW on Dec. 6, along with minor schedule changes across all routes. The transit center is moving from Central Park back to its previous location. Updated route information and timetables are available now at rptride.com.

Lanesboro Council Reviews Highway 250 Project Petition

At the November 2 Lanesboro City Council meeting, Lanesboro resident Brian Roelofs spoke about a petition he had submitted to the city after spending the last five months listening to what residents and business owners have to say about the proposed Highway 250 project. The petition requests that the stages of the project be completed in a different order than the current plan, citing benefits to businesses. The city staff, City Engineer Brian Malm, and MnDOT will review the petition for feasibility before making any decisions.

Highway 14 in Rochester detoured Nov. 9-13 for rail work

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Highway 14 in Rochester will be detoured Nov. 9-13 while railroad crews replace a rail crossing east of Broadway Avenue South. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says the closure of Highway 14 east of Broadway Avenue South in both directions is scheduled to begin at 5 a.m. Monday and reopen Friday, weather permitting. Railroad crews from CPKC will be replacing the rail crossing while the road is closed.

Rochester community survey shows how residents view the city

Over 4,500 families were surveyed and a majority agreed parking and transport remains target issues while safety is a positive.

Traffic signal at West Avenue and Cass Street to go dark Wednesday morning in La Crosse

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Drivers in La Crosse should plan for a temporary traffic signal outage at the intersection of West Avenue and Cass Street on Wednesday.

New Mississippi River bridge opens months ahead of schedule

WISCONSIN — The new WIS 82/Iowa 9 bridge between Crawford County, Wis., and Lansing, Iowa, opened to traffic Friday, months ahead of schedule. "First, we had a team that was really focused on the project and delivering for the public," said Clayton Burke, the project manager with the Iowa DOT. "To do that, the team worked seven days a week, 10 hours a day, almost all year long."

Gas Prices Dip as Oil Supply Shifts

Gas prices are falling, offering drivers relief, but disrupted global oil supplies and uncertain U.S.-Iran relations could affect how quickly and how long prices continue to decline. AAA reports that regular gas prices in La Crosse have dropped, though no exact price is provided. ​COPYRIGHT 2026 BY NEWS 8 NOW/NEWS...

Gas prices fall in Wisconsin and La Crosse County

LA CROSSE COUNTY, Wis. (WKBT) -- Gas prices have dropped since the midterm elections, with regular unleaded averaging $4.10 per gallon in Wisconsin and $3.98 in La Crosse County.

WisDOT seeks public input on plans to rebuild 5 miles of US 53 in La Crosse County

A century of rail history at La Crosse’s Amtrak station

On Jan. 31, 1927, a reported 6,000 people gathered to celebrate the opening of La Crosse’s new railroad station. The grand opening included a musical performance by local singer Grace McLindon Bartl, accompanied by a railroad quartet. The station replaced an earlier Milwaukee Road depot that burned on Christmas...

Gas prices fall in Wisconsin and La Crosse County

LA CROSSE COUNTY, Wis. (WKBT) -- Gas prices have dropped since the midterm elections, with regular unleaded averaging $4.10 per gallon in Wisconsin and $3.98 in La Crosse County.

Speed limit reduced on Highway 35 in Holmen

HOLMEN, Wis. (WKBT) — Drivers traveling north on a stretch of Highway 35 in Holmen will need to slow down. The speed limit on that section of the road is dropping from 55 mph to 45 mph.

Viroqua City Council expands motor vehicle ordinance to ban rolling coal, donuts, and parking lot short-cuts

VIROQUA Wis. – The Viroqua Common Council has voted unanimously to adopt an expanded municipal ordinance targeting disorderly vehicle operation, giving local police broader authority to cite drivers for excessive engine noise, stunt driving, and cutting through private parking lots to bypass traffic signals. The council approved the measure...

La Crosse St. intersection with Losey Blvd. closing for a month starting next week

If you’re used to using the intersection of La Crosse Street and Losey Boulevard to get into and out of the city, you’ll have to make other plans for about a month. As part of the Highway 16 Transmission Main project, the city is closing the La Crosse Street intersection to install a new water main.

La Crosse Street to close at Losey Boulevard intersection for water main installation

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — La Crosse Street will close at its intersection with Losey Boulevard for nearly a month starting next week as crews install a new water main, according to the City of La Crosse.