With dry conditions still posing a fire risk, La Porte County officials have decided to keep the county’s outdoor burn ban in place for now, and expand its area.
Continue readingLa Porte County extends burn ban, adds Lincoln Township
Booster & Car Seat Safety Event in LaCrosse this Friday
This upcoming Friday, July 18th, the Lacrosse Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a Booster & Car Seat Safety Event.
Continue readingMore Information on July 10th LaCrosse Fire at Heinold & Feller
Additional details on the fire that took place at Heinold & Feller in LaCrosse has been made available.
Continue readingHeinold & Feller Tire Company & Lawn Equipment Catches Fire in LaCrosse
The Lacrosse location of tire company Heinold & Feller caught fire Thursday evening.
Continue readingLaCrosse Water Plant, Dollar Store Plans Could Benefit from Property Donation from North Judson
How the Town of North Judson could help bring a new water treatment plant and dollar store to LaCrosse was discussed during Tuesday’s North Judson Town Council meeting. LaCrosse Town Council President Justin Kiel asked if North Judson would be willing to donate a piece of abandoned railroad right of way.
Continue readingLaCrosse Awarded $1.5 Million in Grant Funding for Water Project
The Town of LaCrosse has gotten a $1.5 million boost for its water utility project. The town is planning to start work on a new water plant next year. The estimated $4 million project will also include new water meters, upgraded hydrants and valves, and the replacement of more than 3,000 feet of water lines.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council Considers What to Do with LaCrosse Property
A piece of vacant land in the middle of LaCrosse apparently belongs to the Town of North Judson. When North Judson acquired its railroad property, it appears to have included a short stretch of abandoned railroad right of way, right by the busy intersection of U.S. 421 and State Road 8.
Continue readingBoil Order Remains in Effect for Some LaCrosse Residents
A boil order remains in effect for residents in the southwest section of LaCrosse. That’s the area south of Front Street and west of U.S. 421. Continue reading
Gushing Water Causes Shutoffs in LaCrosse
The town of LaCrosse shut off water this weekend to the south side of the community.
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Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum Turns to Public to Cover Legal Fees
As the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum continues its efforts to resume excursions to LaCrosse, it’s asking the public for help covering its legal fees. The museum believes the restriction of its trains is a violation of the terms of an INDOT grant the Town of North Judson received in 2004 to purchase the line. Continue reading
Winds Wreak Havoc on Area Roadways
High winds made travel difficult for truckers yesterday, with multiple rollover accidents reported in the local area. U.S. 421 was closed for hours between State Roads 8 and 10 after an overturned semi was leaking diesel fuel, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation. Continue reading
LaCrosse Grain Elevator Decisions in Holding Pattern
A grain storage company is still awaiting reports from several key agencies to make any decisions.
More than one month has passed since a Co-Alliance grain elevator – used for hog feed – exploded in LaCrosse. Flames took fewer than 30 minutes to extinguish, but four employees were injured, being treated for burn wounds. All had been released from the hospital by early May.
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La Crosse Grain Elevator Explosion Injures Four
It didn’t take long for emergency responders to arrive to the scene of an explosion on Thursday morning in La Crosse.
The 911 Center in La Porte County received a call of an explosion just before 9:00 a.m. An Indiana State Trooper was in the area and heard the explosion before arriving on scene.
