We sat down to talk with the organizers of the Ridges & Rivers Book Festival taking place in Viroqua this weekend to talk about where the festival started and everything it has to offer. Organizers Lisa Henner with...
Archive - April 2023
Governor Evers visits site of train derailment as crews work to reopen Hwy 35 and BNSF rail line
De Soto, Wis. – Emergency crews continue to attempt to clear a train wreck that is blocking road and rail traffic on State Hwy 35 along the Mississippi River between La Crosse and Prairie du Chien. Traffic will...
Documents show Vernon County Chief Deputy placed on leave and patrol duty for harassing co-worker over election, perceived cooperation with a previous investigation
According to documents released by the Vernon County Sheriffs Office and the Vernon County Corporation Counsel’s office, an investigation into Chief Deputy Nathan Campbell has been completed and shows Campbell was...
Wisconsin Best Warrior Competition concludes at Ft. McCoy, winners announced
By Staff Sgt. Oscar Gollaz FORT MCCOY, Wis. — Soldiers from across the Wisconsin Army National Guard gathered at Fort McCoy April 20-23 where they endured wind, sleet, snow and rain to crown winners of the 2023...
Local heath officials offer safety tips for those dealing with flood water
Prairie du Chien, Wis. – Crawford County Health would like to remind residents of important safety tips during and after the flood. Avoiding flooding areas, ensuring you have safe water, and cleaning up safely are...
DNR shooting range grant applications now open
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is accepting applications for the Shooting Range Grant Program through July 15, 2023. The grant program provides...
Tomah woman injured in rollover crash on Monday
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a crash that resulted in a Tomah woman being trapped in her vehicle after overturning on Monday. The Sheriff’s Office says Michelle Thornton of Tomah was...
Sen. Tammy Baldwin demands answers on Army’s prescribed fire protocol in light of recent wildfire at Fort McCoy
Letter highlights concerns regarding the impact of the nearly 3,000-acre fire and its effects on the environment and surrounding community
Vernon County Dept. of Human Services highlighting foster care program as part of National Foster Care Month
May is National Foster Care Month and this marks a special time of year to raise awareness about the needs of nearly 7,000 children and youth in the foster care system in Wisconsin and to recognize the thousands of...
Gov. Evers signs executive order creating Green Ribbon Commission on clean energy and environmental innovation
Commission will advise on the creation of the Green Innovation Fund to leverage public and private financing to invest in environmental and clean energy solutions
