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Two people arrested on drug charges following Crawford County traffic stop
EASTMAN, Wis. – The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Friday, May 3, a traffic stop was conducted on State Highway 35 in the Township of Eastman. The driver of the vehicle in that stop was identified as Matthew Dolan, 37, of Hokah, Minn., and his passenger as Nicole Wisniewski, 37, of La Crosse, Wis.
Three 98-year-old women celebrate their 80th high school reunion
GALESVILLE, Wis. (WKBT) - Three women from a Wisconsin high school’s Class of 1944 got together to celebrate their 80th reunion. In 1944, World War II was still going on, Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to his fourth term as president and the average United States home cost just over $3,000. It was also the year these three women graduated from Galesville High School.
Photos: Northern Lights dazzle Coulee Region
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- With a historic solar storm sweeping over the globe on Friday and Saturday, many looked skyward to catch a glimpse of the light displays known as aurorae, commonly called the Northern Lights in areas above the equator.
Some evening storms; otherwise great opportunity for northern lights viewing tonight!
WHAT WE ARE TRACKING: After some late afternoon/evening showers and thunderstorms diminished, dry conditions are in store for Saturday and most of Mother's Day (minus some late afternoon showers or t-storms). NEXT 24 HRS: Most of the showers or thunderstorms should diminish around 10 pm or earlier before the skies...
Cast of Little House on the Prairie reunite for 50th Anniversary in Pepin
PEPIN, Wis. (WEAU) - It’s been 50 years since the Ingalls family hitched their wagon and began their journey to the West in the beloved television show “Little House on the Prairie. Now the cast has reunited to celebrate in Pepin, the birthplace of Laura Ingalls Wilder who...
Three injured in two vehicle crash near Coon Valley
COON VALLEY, Wis. – Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports on Wednesday, May 8, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center was notified of a two- vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of US Highway 14 and Brinkman Ridge. Road, rural Coon Valley in...
Trim goes wire-to-wire for Mississippi River victory
LA CROSSE, Wis. — When you’re dialed in, not even losing a big bass can derail the victory train. Just ask Nick Trim, who overcame a final-round frustration to complete a wire-to-wire win in the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier at the Mississippi River presented by Lowrance. Trim, who...
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