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Local farm looks ahead after devastating crop loss
19+ hour, 50+ min ago (286+ words) WHITEHALL, Wis. (WXOW)" A family-run strawberry farm in Whitehall lost more than five acres of plants to root rot this spring after harsh winter conditions devastated their fields. The Sylla family has operated Sylla's Acres for over 50 years, providing strawberries…...
NASA directs its ISS crew members to board spacecraft amid leak repair attempt
23+ hour, 47+ min ago (814+ words) Russia's "Nauka" Multipurpose Laboratory Module is pictured shortly after docking to the Zvezda service module's Earth-facing port on the International Space Station. (CNN) " Five astronauts were forced to seek shelter aboard a spacecraft attached to the International Space Station as…...
From concrete grandstands to championship venue: A look at state track's home
22+ hour, 24+ min ago (643+ words) LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW)" As thousands of athletes compete at the WIAA State Track and Field Championships this weekend, organizers say the venue surrounding the event, itself, has undergone a transformation over the last three decades. The championships have been…...
House approves Ukraine aid and Russian sanctions, defying Trump and GOP leaders
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (226+ words) Firefighters work at a car dealership damaged during Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, June 2, 2026. (CNN) " More than a dozen GOP lawmakers defied their own leadership " and President Donald Trump " by voting with…...
Winona man sentenced to five years probation, community service for drive by shooting of empty building
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (94+ words) WXOW President Trump in Wisconsin: Information, livestream and more WATCH LIVE: U. S. President Donald Trump visits Chippewa County A Winona man has been convicted of a felony in a drive-by shooting incident that occurred in Rollingstone in May of 2025. Winona man…...
Moon Tunes season-opening show canceled due to weather
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (59+ words) WXOW President Trump in Wisconsin: Information, livestream and more WATCH LIVE: U. S. President Donald Trump visits Chippewa County Opening night of La Crosse's annual summer concert series, Moon Tunes, has been canceled due to incoming weather. Moon Tunes season-opening show canceled…...
Oktoberfest reveals 2026 button design
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (52+ words) WXOW President Trump in Wisconsin: Information, livestream and more WATCH LIVE: U. S. President Donald Trump visits Chippewa County Oktoberfest USA has revealed its 2026 button, designed by local artist Natalia Rocafuerte and featuring plenty of festival history. Oktoberfest reveals 2026 button design Currently…...
Hixton man charged for reportedly starting 9 wildfires in Jackson County
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (71+ words) WXOW President Trump in Wisconsin: Information, livestream and more WATCH LIVE: U. S. President Donald Trump visits Chippewa County The wildfires burned 4. 13 acres of land. Six of the fires were set on private land. The other three fires were started on state-owned…...
Kids free fishing day returns Saturday
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (40+ words) WXOW President Trump in Wisconsin: Information, livestream and more WATCH LIVE: U. S. President Donald Trump visits Chippewa County The 14th annual Kids Free Fishing Day returns Saturday, June 6. Currently in La Crosse...
La Crosse free home energy assessment program is coming to an end, but federal rebates remain available
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (65+ words) WXOW President Trump in Wisconsin: Information, livestream and more WATCH LIVE: U. S. President Donald Trump visits Chippewa County A local program that provided free home energy assessments to help qualifying residents access federal rebates is ending, but the rebates themselves are…...