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12/26/2025

A two-story wood-frame residence, which was unoccupied at the time of the incident, was observed with heavy fire and smoke.

TOWN OF LEWISTON, Wis. — Three animals are dead following a fire that destroyed a home in the Town of Lewiston on Christmas Day.

12/26/2025

Lamar Jackson hasn’t practiced this week after getting hurt in the second quarter of Baltimore’s 28-24 loss. Green Bay has its own quarterback issues after Jordan Love left the Packers’ 22-16 overtime loss at Chicago last weekend because of a concussion.

Lamar Jackson is listed as doubtful for Baltimore’s game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night as he continues to deal with a back injury that knocked him out

12/26/2025

Daily almanac for La Crosse and Eau Claire

12/26/2025

Today's observed high temperatures.

12/26/2025

Last month, Trump said he’d ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria following the claims of Christian persecution.

President Donald Trump says he launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after he spent weeks decrying the group for targeting Christians. Trump posted news

12/25/2025

The train’s annual journey featured stops across the Coulee Region, gathering crowds of families and neighbors for a festive concert and good times.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) announced on Tuesday that the 2025 CPKC Holiday Train raised a record of $2 million during its journey through the United States and Canada.

12/25/2025

It was practically the plot to "Home Alone." The boy's family credited movies he's seen plus good instincts for the positive outcome.

NEW YORK (WCBS, WLNY) -- It was practically the plot to "Home Alone."

12/25/2025

This was not the Christmas that Mariela Gómez would have imagined a year ago.

Mariela Gómez and thousands of Venezuelan immigrants have faced a challenging Christmas after Donald Trump returned to the White House in January. Gómez, her partner, and two sons returned to

12/25/2025

Get the latest on Jordan Love's status for the Packers vs. Ravens game. Will he clear concussion protocol? We break down Matt LaFleur's cautious approach and what it means for Saturday's matchup.

12/25/2025

American Legion Post 100's free dinner attracted residents from around the area to gather and celebrate the holiday while enjoying meals made and served by over 40 volunteers.

SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) -- The Sparta American Legion hosted it's 31st Annual Sparta Community Christmas Dinner on Thursday.

12/25/2025

There is no word on injuries at this time, but dispatch audio from a first responder indicated several victims were hanging out of windows and needed to be rescued.

GREENFIELD, Wis. (WDJT) -- Residents of a 2-story Greenfield apartment building have been displaced after a fire broke out at the Southside complex on Christmas morning.

12/25/2025

During the traditional address, the pope emphasized that everyone could contribute to peace by acting with humility and responsibility.

Pope Leo XIV, during his first Christmas Day message, has urged the faithful to shed indifference toward those who are suffering. The first U.S. pontiff highlighted the suffering in Gaza,