The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge hosted a free bird walk, catching a glimpse at migratory songbirds, which travel hundreds of miles from their wintering grounds.

The Sparta Spartans dominated early and held on for a 7-3 victory over the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau Red Hawks on Wednesday.

The defense motioned for a mistrial twice, claiming that a child witness was coached during testimony on Tuesday. "You can hear voices whispering 'no' in response to questions I asked," said attorney Chris Zacher.

"Based on the age of the case and the limited information that they had, it may have been the only option that they had to hold her accountable," says criminal defense attorney Jennifer Lough.

Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith toured Washington-Kosciusko Elementary Wednesday to tour the school's recently installed geothermal dehumidification system. The district received a $5.5 million tax credit for the project through the Inflation Reduction Act.

Harley-Davidson is rolling out a major turnaround plan as new financial results show declining profits.

40-year-old Jessie Slaughter of Grant County was arrested in October 2024 for reckless homicide of 65-year-old Daniel Welsch, who was found deceased inside a home in Prairie du Chien. He pleaded no-contest to this charge in February and was found guilty.

Three people have died, and one body remained on the ship, the World Health Organization said. Of the eight cases recorded, five were confirmed by laboratory testing.

A fighter jet shot out the rudder of the tanker in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to breach the American blockade of Iran’s ports, U.S. Central Command said in a social media post.

The Eau Claire Police Department has hired over 20 officers since 2024, and it's looking for three more to close its staffing gap.

A man accused of firing a gun at law enforcement officers near the Washington Monument this week was walking along the path of Vice President JD Vance's motorcade before the shooting and made a vulgar remark about the White House after the confrontation, according to a court filing Wednesday.

Living with Parkinson's is a profound challenge, difficult to articulate even for those who understand. But remarkable progress, like Justin Putman's ability to move freely after DBS treatment, offers immense hope.

Cam Achord has cut back on the caffeine. He has not dialed back the energy and intensity.

Evie McClenny is the first person to adopt a beagle from Ridglan Farms after 1,500 dogs were relocated from the facility. McClenny traveled to Madison to advocate for beagles and later adopted one of the dogs, named Ernie.

Debbie Long, a 44-year-old Milwaukee woman, is accused of defrauding Wisconsin Medicaid of nearly $2.2 million, according to court documents filed Tuesday.

Postal workers will collect non-perishable food items and hygiene products that customers leave in their mailboxes during their regular delivery routes. All donations gathered in the La Crosse area will go directly to local food pantries to help families in need.

Organizations that depend on vehicles to serve the vulnerable are feeling the pinch as gas prices continue to climb. https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/la-crosse/rising-gas-prices-strain-local-organizations-serving-vulnerable-populations/article_bf21aae9-fa0a-49f1-ad58-b5e9d54ca066.html 

Jennifer Nichole Baechle, 44, entered a guilty plea Wednesday to one count of gross misdemeanor interference with a dead body, according to court documents filed in Winona County District Court. The plea agreement dismisses the original second-degree manslaughter charges she faced.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is warning drivers to stay alert on the road as deer crashes spike in May and June.

Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died Wednesday, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87.

"Between next Wednesday and Thursday, the princess will spend time in the northern Italian city of Reggio Emilia to explore internationally leading approaches to supporting young children and their carers."

Antisemitic physical assaults increased by 4% and assaults involving a deadly weapon went up by 39%, the Anti-Defamation League said.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior administration officials said Iran could not be allowed to control traffic through the strait.

"The partnership comes after Anthropic’s powerful new Mythos AI model pushed concerns about AI’s impact on cybersecurity."

Obama has increasingly expressed public and private fears about Trump’s targeting of longstanding American institutions.

After just their third loss of the season over the weekend, the Vikings continued their dominance against league foes on Tuesday evening.

The proposed bicycle ordinance would allow e-bikes on sidewalks with pedal assist only, while banning e-scooters from downtown sidewalks.

Brady Thompson had a fantastic all around game for the Wildcats as his pitching and batting helped lift his team to a 4-1 victory.

According to AAA, gas prices in La Crosse have surpassed the $4 per gallon mark, creating budget pressures for organizations that rely heavily on vehicle transportation to reach the people they serve.

The Hillview Campus opened its doors Tuesday for a public showcase of its completed $19.6M renovation project, transforming the facility into a multi-service campus.

In Tuesday's testimony, jurors watched two interviews that were conducted with children under Dikeman's care that detailed alleged abuse.

With the WIAA State Track and Field Championships about a month away, athletes across the area are dialing in their form and chasing peak performances before the postseason begins.That was

The Ho-Chunk Nation held its 5th annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives Awareness 5K Tuesday at Burns Park, bringing together community members to raise awareness about the scope of missing and murdered Indigenous women.

The new location will offer outpatient therapy, safe visitation services, and day treatment programs when it opens this summer; It also addresses transportation challenges that often prevent rural residents from accessing mental health services.

Tick season has begun earlier and more aggressively than usual.

3rd Congressional District Candidate Rebecca Cooke visited farmers in Westby Tuesday to discuss rising costs as Wisconsin diesel costs hit a record high.

Trempealeau Elementary School students traded their typical classroom activities for a messier learning experience Tuesday, participating in a mud-themed fundraiser that had 330 children getting dirty for a good cause.

An electric scooter rider was airlifted to a hospital Tuesday morning after colliding with a truck at a Stanley intersection.

Federal agents who arrived in La Crosse this week are conducting routine training, not immigration enforcement, according to police.

A 29-year-old man diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease experienced a life-changing moment Tuesday when doctors activated a brain stimulation device that immediately restored movement he hadn't experienced in six years.

Police departments across Wisconsin are warning students to be mindful of the community as many play the nationwide game "Senior Assassin," or "Paranoia."

Emergency crews responded to a gas line break Tuesday afternoon in Stanley after a line was struck in the 400 block of East First Avenue, prompting authorities to ask nearby residents to stay inside their homes.

A 23-year-old Bloomer man has been charged with repeated physical abuse of a child after a 27-day-old infant was hospitalized with severe injuries including multiple skull fractures and brain trauma.

Hy-Vee will provide free coffee to military veterans and active-duty service members throughout May, with a free breakfast event set for May 20.

An Eau Claire County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a person who fled from a vehicle crash Monday morning after the individual allegedly brandished what appeared to be a knife, according to the Wisconsin DOJ.

"A Dutch couple and a German national have died, while a British national was evacuated from the ship and is in intensive care in South Africa, officials said."

Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, slid 1.1% to $113.4 a barrel as of 1:58 am ET on Tuesday, after surging 5.8% to settle at $114.4 on Monday.

Secret Service officers and agents outside the White House complex noticed “a suspicious individual that appeared to have a firearm,” said USSS Deputy Director Matt Quinn.

The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights was compelled to turn over the settlement documents to Congress following a subpoena from Mace.

The Winona City Council has adopted two new parking ordinances, reducing required parking spaces for studios/one-bedroom apartments and changing on-street parking for rentals.