(KWNO)-Winona Fire Chief Curt Bittle is retiring. Bittle started as a firefighter in 1992, was promoted to captain in 2007 and chief in 2013.
According to the fire department’s Facebook page Bittle worked hard to encourage fire personnel to become nationally registered paramedics. He also took on the role of City Emergency Manager in 2018 and in 2021 led efforts to administer COVID-19 vaccines throughout the Winona community. A retirement ceremony will be held at Winona City Hall Council Chambers on Monday, October 30.
Joel Corcoran will be promoted to fire chief. He’s been with the department since 1997 and assistant chief since 2016.
Steamboat Days 'caps' 2024 Harbor Master
(KWNO)-The 2024 Winona Steamboat Days Harbor Master is now officially "capped." Cindy Westby was surprised by former harbor masters at the VFW on Tuesday. Westby was nominated for her years of service to the Winona community and her many vo...
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WSHS senior designs winning Steamboat Days button
(KWNO)-Winona High School senior Lacey Kimmerle is the 2024 Steamboat Days button design winner. The Steamboat Days Committee surprised Kimmerle before classes on Tuesday with the news. Designs by Jack Lenz and Emily Benke garnered second and third p...
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High School Baseball and Softball Scores and Schedule
(KWMN)- Most area teams were able to get action in on the diamond last night, with few others rescheduling to later today. Scores from Tuesday Baseball Rushford-Peterson (3-10) 4-5 P.E.M (3-7) Winona (7-4) 2-1 Red Wing (4-8) Softball Rushford-Pete...
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Pentagon chief confirms US has paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah invasion
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has confirmed the U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns the country was approaching a decision to launch a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah against the wishes of the U.S....
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