Kwik Trip named by Glassdoor as one of best places to work in 2021
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WISC) — Kwik Trip has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, which is awarded to employers based…
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UW System first-day enrollment for 2020 fall semester shows decrease of 1% compared to 2019
MADISON, Wis. -- First-day enrollment figures for the University of Wisconsin System's fall semester show a 1% decline in enrollment compared to the fall 2019 semester. UW System Interim President Tommy Thompson shared the figures Thursday afternoon. In total, nearly…
State health officials warn public about presence of rare virus transmitted by mosquito bites
MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is urging the public to be wary of mosquitoes due to the confirmed presence of eastern equine encephalitis in Wisconsin. Health officials have confirmed that six horses in Northwestern Wisconsin have…
Motorcyclist flown to hospital following motorcycle vs. truck crash in Monroe Co.
WARRENS, Wis. -- A motorcyclist was flown to a hospital Monday morning after a driver of a pickup truck hit the victim while turning onto County Highway EW from Atwood Avenue. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office conducted an investigation that…
4 people killed, 7 injured in multiple-vehicle pileup on I-39
WINDSOR, Wis. — Four people were killed and seven others were injured in a series of crashes on I-39/90 in Columbia County on Friday morning. Police responded to a crash involving two semis near mile marker 119 on I-39. Just…
Two-thirds of COVID-19 patients have recovered, no new deaths reported
MADISON, Wis. — Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and county-level health departments have confirmed that two-thirds of people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 have recovered from their infections. In total, 21,051 people have tested positive for the…
2020 Wisconsin State Fair canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
WEST ALLIS, Wis. -- The 2020 Wisconsin State Fair has been canceled due to concerns about the continued spread of the coronavirus. The fair was scheduled to take place from Aug. 5 to Aug. 15, but officials canceled the fair…
Gov. Evers announces $25M program to help Wisconsinites pay rent amid COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday a $25 million program to give rental assistance to Wisconsinites who are facing hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program will help residents pay for owed rent, security…
Gov. Evers announces $75 M in funding to support small businesses
MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday a $75 million fund to help small businesses as part of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation's We're…
DPI provides more than 1 million meals to students since schools closed due to COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced Wednesday that they have provided more than 1 million meals to students since public schools were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The La Crosse School District has provided 85,…
