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Lincoln Middle School will remain a designated historic structure after the La Crosse Common Council rejected an appeal of the designation by the school district. ....
Flash flooding in La Crosse results largely from outdated underground storm pipes, city official says July 27, 2021 6:50 PM Updated: LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – Several streets in La Crosse flooded during Tuesday morning’s storm, even though the downpour didn’t last long. Much of the city is flat between the bluffs and the Mississippi River, which makes it easier to flood, said Bernie Lenz, the city’s utilities director. It also has a lot to do with the storm pipes underground and how the city has developed over time. Flash flooding doesn’t last long, but it can get frustrating when the high waters make a splash under your car and creep into your yard. ....
Preservation Alliance of La Crosse shares plan to keep Fire Station No. 4, build new station on same block April 8, 2021 11:30 AM Jourdan Vian Updated: Preservation Alliance of La Crosse released this proposed design, which it says is a win-win solution to save Fire Station No. 4 and still build a new fire station on the same block. LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) A group dedicated to preserving historic architecture in the La Crosse area has a plan to preserve Fire Station No. 4 while still getting the La Crosse Fire Department a new station on the same block. Preservation Alliance of La Crosse on Thursday released its plan, which PAL President Barbara Kooiman called a “win-win” solution. The plan was developed with help from architect Roald Gundersen. ....