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La Crosse judge orders North Side home closed after years of drug complaints

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — A La Crosse County judge signed an order Friday to immediately close a North Side home tied to years of drug complaints.

La Crosse, WI · 3d

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La Crosse County budget proposal would end Lake Onalaska maintenance contribution

ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) -- The La Crosse County Board is holding a budget hearing on a proposed 2027 budget that would eliminate the county’s annual $10,000 contribution toward maintaining Lake Onalaska.

La Crosse County, WI · 5h

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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 · 1d
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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 · 2d
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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.

La Crosse, WI · 9h

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Waterview subdivision homeowners question $42,000 in stormwater repairs, demand answers from developer

LA CROSSE (WKBT)  — When it rains, it pours. But in the newly built Waterview subdivision on La Crosse's South Side, when it rains, it pools.

La Crosse, WI · 4h

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Sunday Summary: Local stories carried on VernonReporter.Com over the last week

VIROQUA, Wis. — Reporting on VernonReporter.Com over the past week covered a wide spectrum of news across Southwest Wisconsin. High-profile political and municipal developments led the coverage, including historic election results in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, local school referendum votes, and friction within Viroqua municipal governance. Reporting also encompassed regional law enforcement updates, serious traffic accidents, community honors, environmental initiatives, and grassroots public support across the Driftless Region.

Vernon County, WI · 1d

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Election and referendum reactions from local school districts

WESTERN WISCONSIN (WLAX/WEUX) – Results from Tuesday’s election showed that voters rejected 34 Wisconsin School Referendums and approved 45. Among the celebratory districts is Winter. Their doors will now remain open after taxpayers voted to approve an additional $1.5 million dollars for each of the next 4 years beginning next school year. This was their […]

Black River Falls, WI · 1d

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Humbled and honored: VernonReporter receives Vernon County People’s Choice Award

We are filled with deep appreciation and gratitude to share that VernonReporter.Com has been honored with the People’s Choice Award by the residents of Vernon County. Receiving this recognition provides invaluable feedback that our daily work is helping to make our county and local communities stronger by keeping residents informed across a wide range of vital issues, from county government budgets, landfill management, and housing initiatives to school district referendums, local healthcare access, public safety, and environmental conservation.

Vernon County, WI · 1d

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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 · 1d

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The Ancient Sea Stacks At This Wisconsin State Park Will Leave You In Awe

Some places earn their reputation through clever marketing, and some places earn it by being genuinely, stubbornly, magnificently themselves. Mill Bluff State Park in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin is firmly in the second category, and it’s been quietly waiting for you to notice. Let’s get one thing out of the...

Camp Douglas, WI · 2h

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Public health officials confirm infant death from measles outbreak was from Grant County

GRANT COUNTY, Wis. (WMTV) - Grant County Public Health confirmed the infant death associated with the southwestern Wisconsin measles outbreak was from Grant County. Grant County Public Health said it will not release additional health or personal information related to the death to protect the privacy of those involved. “I...

Grant County, WI · 3d

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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.

La Crosse, WI · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Josh Turek Makes Surprise Appearance at Luther

On Oct. 15, Josh Turek (D), the senator-elect for Iowa’s vacant U.S. Senate seat, made a surprise appearance at Preus Library as a guest of Luther’s chapter of the College Democrats of America. During the visit, Turek spent half an hour meeting Luther students and Decorah locals. The...

Decorah, IA · 4d

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Brownsville Wastewater Treatment Facility Receives State Commendation

The Brownsville Wastewater Treatment Facility has received a Certificate of Commendation from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) in recognition of its commitment to protecting Minnesota’s waters through consistent, high-quality wastewater operations. Maintenance Supervisor Dean Twite accepted the award on behalf of the facility and its staff during the November 4 Brownsville City Council meeting.

Brownsville, MN · 15h

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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 · 4d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d