CRIME: Marathon County Felony Gallery for Nov. 5, 2026

Editor’s note: This weekly feature of Wausau Pilot & Review is being published in response to reader concerns about crime and safety in the Wausau area and to keep readers informed about their neighborhoods. Wausau Pilot & Review does not publish photos of minors, except in extreme circumstances, determined...

This Underrated Wisconsin Town Is So Cheap Your Social Security Check Feels Like A Fortune

There’s a town in Wisconsin where your money doesn’t just go further, it practically throws on a pair of running shoes and sprints ahead of you. Marshfield, Wisconsin is that town, and it’s been quietly making believers out of skeptics for longer than most people realize. Here’s...

Local school districts weigh in on school funding outcomes

WINTER, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX)- Local school districts are weighing in on the current state of school funding following Tuesdays’ election. We previously shared voters rejected 34 Wisconsin school referendums and approved 45. The Winter School District is celebrating. Their doors will now remain open. Their operational referendum passed. Taxpayers voting to approve an additional $1.5 […]

Wisconsin DHS warns of potential measles exposure at Marathon County emergency room

MARATHON COUNTY, Wis.– The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is investigating a possible measles exposure in a Marathon County emergency room. Health officials say people who were in the emergency department of the Marshfield Medical Center on Thursday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. could have been exposed. A person...

City of La Crosse closes nuisance property on city’s North Side

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - On Friday, Nov. 6, the City of La Crosse successfully argued for the immediate closure of a nuisance property on the city’s North Side. According to a press release from the City of La Crosse, based on the City’s legal complaint, supporting affidavits and police reports, a Wisconsin Circuit Court judge signed a temporary seizure order to close 1007 Charles St. until further notice. According to the court document, neither the homeowner nor visitors may reside at, occupy, loiter at, or visit the property.

Downtown Mainstreet shutdown brings change in La Crosse Center concessions

The disbanding of La Crosse’s Downtown Mainstreet, Inc. (DMI), may have a ripple effect on a few local businesses. That includes the La Crosse Center. DMI, which voted this week to disband at the end of the year, has provided concessions at Center events, but that will end on Dec. 1.

Freedom Honor Flight discontinues Veterans Day Breakfast

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Freedom Honor Flight announced on Thursday that they will be discontinuing the Veterans Day Breakfast hosted with the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Intercollegiate Athletics Department, according to a release .

A monumental day over the Mississippi

LANSING, Iowa — A red Camaro convertible, top down, led the first vehicles across the new Lansing bridge over the Mississippi River after a ribbon-cutting ceremony. There was special case to celebrate. The $165 million bridge had been completed six months ahead of schedule due mostly to favorable weather. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers drove three hours to Lansing for the occasion. Normal traffic is expected to be 2,500 vehicles a day between Iowa and Wisconsin — the only bridge for 30 miles either way.

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 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.

14th-annual Veterans Suicide Awareness March held in Green Bay; event in La Crosse planned

The 14th-annual Veterans Suicide Awareness March made its return to Green Bay’s KI Convention Center on Saturday afternoon.

UW-L’s Chergosky on Democrats’ moves the next two years, DVO files 2028 run

Former Wisconsin Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson says Wisconsin is a blue state, ICE detains an Onalaska state trooper, and Derek Van Orden is already filing paperwork to run again in 2028. UW-La Crosse political science professor Dr. Anthony Chergosky is the WIZM studio Friday for The Rick Solem Show, helping...

Modular Data Centers bring new community questions

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Western Wisconsin school districts face budget gaps after voters reject funding referendums

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) — Voters in several local school districts rejected requests for more funding Tuesday, leaving districts with budget problems to solve.

Vernon County Awards ceremony held in Hillsboro

VERNON COUNTY, Wis. — Vernon County celebrated the people, businesses, and organizations helping the community grow and thrive at its Fourth Annual Vernon County Awards Banquet on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in Hillsboro. More than 200 community members, business leaders, and local officials came together to honor those who have made a lasting impact on our communities.

Viroqua celebrates opening of new Eckhart Park playground following multiyear community effort

VIROQUA Wis. – Local children swarmed the new green dragon slide composite climbing towers and zip lines Friday afternoon as city leaders and residents gathered to cut the ribbon on the new Eckhart Park playground marking the end of a long and challenging journey for the community. The formal...

Members of Viroqua City Council address cancellation of special council meeting

VIROQUA Wis. – Alderperson Tanja Birke has issued a written statement clarifying why a special meeting of the Viroqua Common Council scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 4 was canceled, addressing public confusion and contradicting claims made by Mayor Krista Browne regarding the canceled session. According to an agenda that was...

Midwest Minutes: Three things to do around Wisconsin (Nov. 8-Nov. 15)

November is here, which means the holiday season is upon us. As the weather starts to cool down, it's a great time to try a new hobby or activity. I've gathered three fun things to do around Wisconsin this week.

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