Some businesses at Riverfest take financial losses amid July 4 rainfall
It rained for hours in the city of La Crosse and in surrounding areas on Monday, July 4, at a time when businesses at Riverfest are usually making a great deal of revenue.
Author: Rob Romano
Veterans reflect on how Fourth of July fireworks can trigger PTSD, severe anxiety
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — For those who haven't been in the military, fireworks on the Fourth of July are a celebration and a time to enjoy the view.…
Study: Lead exposure rate among children in Wisconsin is more than twice the national average
Dr. Elizabeth Hansen, a pediatrician with Gundersen Health System, spoke about the long-term impacts of lead exposure on children.
Restored eagle sculpture unveiled at Riverside Park in La Crosse after 22-month absence
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — The newly restored steel eagle at Riverside Park was unveiled Wednesday after nearly two years of repairs. Al Schultz worked dozens of weekends to restore…
Mother of Monroe County homicide victim accuses authorities of not protecting her daughter
SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) -- Nikki Latimer said her late daughter, 32-year-old Sara Latimer, suffered a stroke in 2010 and had been under the legal guardianship of another adult, but the court…
La Crosse women's shelter director fears Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban could increase pregnancies among minors
Kappauf says under Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban, which makes no exceptions for rape or incest, there could be an increase in minors becoming pregnant. She estimates that roughly 32,000 rapes result in pregnancy every year in the United States.
Wisconsin Gov. Evers plans to fight in courts for abortion rights in state
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said he will likely fight for abortion rights via the legal system.
Several buildings marked condemned in downtown La Crosse due to India Curry House blaze
The fire department has concluded its investigation into the blaze, concluding that it began in the basement of the India Curry House restaurant, although the cause remains undetermined, according to a fire department news release.
La Crosse County is set to begin a new harm reduction strategy for overdoses, but not everyone is on board
In 2021, more than 30 people in La Crosse County died of drug overdoses, most ingesting Fentanyl. The county is investing in a new, controversial strategy to reduce overdose deaths.
La Crosse County fireworks store expects July 4 loss due to inflation
The owners of an Onalaska fireworks store expect to take a loss on July 4 sales because of exploding costs for their product.
