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Brandyn Domnie, a 2013 G-E-T graduate, quit his hob in La Crosse to help COVID-19 pateints in New York. (Submitted photo) 

It wasn’t what Brandyn Domnie likely imagined for his career — living out of hotels and Airbnbs in New York City, working long hours at a municipal hospital overrun with coronavirus patients. But Domnie says it was absolutely the right decision for him. Domnie grew up in Galesville and graduated...
Department of Natural Resources Conservation Warden Meghan Jensen wants anglers to make sure they are prepared as they head out to their favorite fishing spot as the general inland fishing season in Wisconsin.   As anglers prepare for this year’s season opener, Jensen reminds anglers of the...
Wednesday, April 15 07:47 — Osseo: Caller went to his mother’s house and beat her.  16:02 — Osseo: Report of a small car crossing the centerline and going on the shoulder.  16:29 — Blair: Welfare check requested for a subject who was a no-show for an appointment today. The subject made suicidal...
“Curds for Kids,” a recently established local partnership, is working to combat food insecurity and support local farmers one squeaky cheese curd at a time. Beth Stay and Jackie Goplin, members of Peace Lutheran Church in Pigeon Falls have begun providing cheese curds to area schools in an...
Eleva’s traditional three-day Broiler Fest has been cancelled, but organizers are considering whether they can adapt some activities to be safely held during the COVID-19 lockdown. Brett Semingson, chairman of the Broiler Fest organizing committee, said the group will be considering a one-day...
After months of a pilot test of the efficacy of chemically treating and removing phosphorus from its wastewater, the village of Ettrick has met the requirements of the Department of Natural Resources. However, discussion continues as to whether a new wastewater treatment plant will be needed in the...
Understanding the importance and interconnectedness of small businesses to their community, the Trempealeau Lions Club are buying $4,000 worth of gift certificates to provide financial support.  More than 25 local businesses will receive funds from the Lions in an effort to provide much needed cash...
Wednesday, April 8 11:14 — Blair: Caller reported someone broke into his apartment sometime over the weekend. Nothing was taken.  13:27 — Eleva: A suspicious vehicle came in the driveway then up to the house and stayed for a bit.  14:22 — Osseo: Caller heard what he thought was seven gun shots.  16...
Wednesday, April 1 07:43 — Independence: Someone broke the door, there doesn’t appear to be anything missing.  10:27 — Independence: Welfare check requested for a male who the caller has been trying to reach for two days with no response.  11:04 — Whitehall: Caller reported a stop sign is down.  13...
As the country comes together in a time of need, Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. (Ashley) is lending a helping hand.  Throughout the course of a week, Ashley donated 1,102 mattresses to a variety of non-profit organizations across the United States. The total value of the donation is over $200,...

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