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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...

Monroe County, WI · 1d
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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 · 2d

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This Adorable Amish Town In Wisconsin Is A Hidden Foodie Paradise That Rivals Any Big City

Food cities get a lot of attention, and honestly, most of it is deserved, but nobody ever talks about the tiny Amish town in Wisconsin that’s been quietly out-cooking all of them for generations. Cashton, Wisconsin is a hidden foodie paradise tucked into the hills of Monroe County, and...

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Second person arrested on attempted homicide charge in La Crosse bar shooting

The other person involved in the shooting outside a southside La Crosse bar last weekend is arrested on an attempted first degree intentional homicide charge. Alvin L. Campbell was arrested on Thursday. He’s now held without bond in the La Crosse County Jail on the homicide charge as well as charges of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Misdemeanor Bail jumping, and a Probation Violation.

La Crosse, WI · 2d
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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.

Monroe County, WI · 1d

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Man accused of burying son alive denied bond

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La Crosse, WI · 1d

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As some residents ask Mayor Browne to step down, closed session produces pledge for cooperation

VIROQUA Wis. – An intense four-hour evening of municipal meetings that drew dozens of impassioned residents and concluded with a two-hour closed session ending after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday has laid bare divisions between Mayor Krista Browne and the Viroqua Common Council, leaving the community to wonder whether an eleventh-hour truce will hold.

Viroqua, WI · 13h

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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 · 1d

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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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Eagles fall to Platteville in regular season finale

The UW-La Crosse Eagles closed out their WIAC football regular season Saturday against the fifth-ranked UW-Platteville Pioneers, falling 48-14 at home.

Platteville, WI · 12h

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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.

La Crosse, WI · 1d

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Miss Onalaska and Miss Onalaska's Teen to be crowned tonight

ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) -- A new Miss Onalaska and Miss Onalaska's Teen will be crowned Saturday evening.

Onalaska, WI · 13h

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Tomah Foundation Donates $1,000 to Help Uninsured Residents

The Tomah Health Community Foundation donated $1,000 to St. Clare Health Mission, which provides medical care to uninsured adults in Monroe County. The volunteer-run clinic in Sparta relies on local community support. ​COPYRIGHT 2026 BY NEWS 8 NOW/NEWS 8000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN...

Tomah, WI · 3d

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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 · 23h

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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 · 1d

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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...

La Crosse, 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 · 3d

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Health officials urge caution following child’s death from measles in neighboring Grant County

VIROQUA, Wis. — State health officials and authorities in neighboring Grant County have confirmed the measles-associated death of a young child, marking Wisconsin’s second fatal case linked to the ongoing 2026 outbreak and intensifying local containment efforts across Vernon County. To protect the privacy of the child and...

Vernon County, WI · 1d

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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 · 3d

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New barn quilt celebrates Westby Cooperative Creamery’s 123-year legacy

WESTBY, Wis. – A new hand-painted barn quilt created by local artist Debra Cuvar will soon be installed at Westby Cooperative Creamery’s distribution center on North Main Street, Westby. The installation, titled Dairy Diamond Star, celebrates the creamery’s history, cooperative spirit, and continued growth. It will become a new stop on the Vernon County Barn Quilt Trail, an initiative that “Brings Art and History Together”.

Westby, WI · 1d