In early 2006, Pete Stinson was retiring after a decade as La Crosse’s fire chief and more than 30 years as a firefighter. The chief told...
As much as we may despise how much social media can be used for bad purposes, it is worth remembering that our constant checking of Facebook...
In 1973, students at UW-L were offered an eight-day Easter break bus trip to Florida. For just $120, the vacation included deep-sea fishing, and a $10...
Our elected officials are supposed to be good stewards of our tax dollars. But when it comes to strengthening their hold on power, some of our...
In early 1969, the La Crosse Tribune told readers that proper lighting could ‘spice up the bath,’ and add ‘decorating flair’ to a bathroom. Lighting options...
We elect our lawmakers to, well, make laws. Turns out they are farming that work out to corporations eager to spread their agendas across the country....
Arizona Congressman Morris ‘Mo’ Udall was running for president in the 1976 election, and he made an early campaign visit to La Crosse in late 1975....
There is little debate as to the poor condition of Wisconsin’s roads. The rub is how to pay to fix them. Under Governor Scott Walker, the...
In government, doing things the way they’ve always been done isn’t always the best way. The city of La Crosse is figuring that out as it...
In April of 1967, the new La Crescent High School opened its doors, with the Minnesota state education secretary brought in as keynote speaker. One reason...
In 1962, La Crosse County was showing off plans for a new courthouse to replace the one which had stood between State and Vine Streets since...
It is election day today in Wisconsin. As is typical in most spring elections, there isn’t much on the ballot. But it is an important election...
It hasn’t gotten the headlines of a presidential election, but another important election is upon us. Voters in Wisconsin will head to the polls tomorrow. Some...
On the 1st of April in 1986, listeners to one La Crosse radio station were advised to put bags over their telephone receivers. According to an...
Submitted for your approval…exotic dancing for both men and women, in an out-of-the-way place known as ‘The Twilite Zone.’ Duane’s Twilite Zone night club between La...
Maybe this time they’ll get it right. The city of La Crosse has struggled of late to pick up our fallen leaves in a timely fashion....
In March of 1969, the state’s lieutenant governor, Jack Olson, spoke to the La Crosse Tourist Activities Corporation about ways that the Badger State could attract...
When presidents propose a budget, difficult decisions have to be made. There isn’t money to fund every deserving program. But the budget proposed by President Donald...
In March of 1979, La Crosse residents were about to vote on a referendum to prevent the widening of West Avenue for two years. But a...
There oughta be a law. And soon there may be. Wisconsin lawmakers are considering cracking down on scammers who call you using a phony phone number....