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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.

Vernon County, WI · 1d
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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."

Crawford County, WI · 2d
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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...

Viroqua, WI · 1d
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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...

Viroqua, WI · 2d
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Viroqua auto dealer invites veterans to receive free appreciation gift on Veterans Day

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.

Viroqua, WI · 8h

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Mayor on closing north side La Crosse home tied to drug activity

The City of La Crosse secured a court order Friday to immediately close a North Side home that officials say has been the site of persistent drug activity and other criminal behavior. La Crosse County Judge Gloria Doyle signed a temporary injunction ordering the closure of 1007 Charles Street until...

La Crosse, WI · 2d

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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.

Lansing, IA · 2d

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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 .

La Crosse, WI · 3d

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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.

La Crosse, WI · 3d

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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.

Black River Falls, WI · 3d

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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.

La Crosse County, WI · 3d

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10 measles cases confirmed in Sauk County, health officials say

BARABOO, Wis. -- Public Health Sauk County on Friday confirmed 10 cases of measles among county residents, as the virus continues to spread throughout Wisconsin.

Sauk County, WI · 2d

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Modular Data Centers bring new community questions

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La Crosse, WI · 3d

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Veterans honored with free concert at Logan High School

LA CROSSE (WKBT) — The Da Capo Concert Band held a free concert Saturday at Logan High School to honor military veterans. The performance featured patriotic music from multiple artists, played by musicians ages 19 to 95.

La Crosse, WI · 17h

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Measles detected in three new counties: Columbia, Green Lake and Sauk

Measles has been detected in three new Wisconsin counties, as one of the worst outbreaks in the nation shows no sign of stopping. Columbia County in central Wisconsin reported 33 cases of measles; neighboring Green Lake County has confirmed five cases ; and Sauk County, northwest of Madison, has reported 10 cases, all of which were linked to other infections in Wisconsin, according to news releases from the county health departments and data from the state health department. Wisconsin is now reporting 487 cases of measles across 16 counties, the most recorded by the state in over 35 years, according to data from the state Department of Health Services and local health departments. The state's measles dashboard on Friday, Nov. 6, showed a lower total because it had not yet accounted for the 10 cases detected in Sauk County. That county's health department issued a news release Friday confirming the new infections. At least nine people have been hospitalized, and an infant in Grant County has died from measles , the state's first fatality from the disease since 1990. All but three cases have been in people who did not receive the measles vaccine, which is 97% effective at preventing

Columbia County, WI · 2d

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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 […]

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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...

Wisconsin · 22h

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Downtown Baraboo holiday light display to debut Friday

BARABOO, Wis. (WMTV) - It may only be the first week of November, but one Wisconsin downtown is already getting into the holiday spirit. Friday night, downtown Baraboo is lighting up their holiday display for the very first time. The display will include a 24-foot tall tree, multiple light-up arches...

Baraboo, WI · 2d

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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.

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