Oktoberfest has been a big attraction for La Crosse since the 1960’s, and it’s a large moneymaker for the local tourism industry. An economic study conducted by...
Some popular La Crosse area celebrations are still in the running for government relief money, to make up for revenue lost during the COVID-19 outbreak. La...
Republicans have honed in on crime as a major issue in Wisconsin’s fall elections. Campaign ads portray Democratic office holders as critics of police and quick to...
Many festgoers had a longer wait than expected to get into La Crosse’s Oktoberfest during the midday on Friday, because of an apparent internet problem which...
The usual Friday festivities during Oktoberfest have been delayed because of tech trouble which is keeping security from scanning passes into the southside festgrounds. Lines a...
The origins of the Festmaster for La Crosse’s Oktoberfest is a pretty simple story. The inception and evolution of Mrs. Oktoberfest in the city is a...
Hopefully there are no dead squirrels or flipped over cars in store for this year’s Oktoberfest. The La Crosse Police Department (LCPD) is gearing up for...
The 14th Annual Oktoberfest Craft Beer night expects sampling from over 100 different regional beverage options, including ciders.
Oktoberfest VIP ticket holders receive early entry to the Tapping of the Golden Keg, separate restrooms, entrance, and more.
Talked Oktoberfest with WIZM’s Brad Williams, as he just came from a secret meeting of fest royalty. La Crosse Talk PM airs weekdays at 5:07 p.m....
Oktoberfest is now just two weeks away, and members of the fest royalty are starting to be introduced. At a Logger Field celebration on Wednesday, Dave...
A La Crosse County Executive Committee is ready to donate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) relief money to several cities and towns to support annual festivals....
Oktoberfest might not have a carnival this year. La Crosse’s park board has voted against putting carnival rides in Riverside Park during the fest this fall, instead...
The first full year under the COVID-19 pandemic is ending in the Coulee Region, and the illness remained a cause of concern throughout 2021. At the...
It’s been just over a month now, since Oktoberfest in La Crosse. A festival that was cancelled in 2020, because of the pandemic. When it comes...
Oktoberfest in La Crosse may be four days, but for one group in the city, cleanup started early. While Sunday, Oct. 3, was the official final...
UW-La Crosse political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky, joined Friday to discuss the 925 notable police calls from La Crosse’s Oktoberfest, including the stealing of a...
Over the four-day Oktoberfest weekend, the La Crosse Police Department responded to 925 calls for service. Eight people were jailed. And 106 received citations — 70...
Oktoberfest goes fast in La Crosse. It was just on Friday when they tapped the Golden Keg, and Mayor Mitch Reynolds urged festgoers to be safe....
A pretty simple concept but one nobody really thinks about unless they’ve lived it or are living it. Obviously, Oktoberfest is back in full swing, celebrating...
