On the Move: La Crosse business owner told to relocate because of South Avenue road construction project
On the Move: La Crosse business owner told to relocate due to South Avenue road construction project
Automotive
Local RV dealer seeing impact of supply, labor shortages
WEST SALEM, Wis. (WKBT) - RV travel is seeing a national boom since the first summer of the pandemic when people wanted to travel while still…
Walz says 'clean car' rules haven't hurt in 14 other states
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota on Monday became the first Midwestern state to adopt a plan for encouraging the switchover to electric vehicles as Gov. Tim Walz predicted that someday people will wonder why there was such a fuss.
Minnesota adopts 'clean car' rules to foster electric shift
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has officially adopted regulations championed by Gov. Tim Walz to encourage the switchover to electric vehicles. The “clean car” rules published Monday in the State Register take effect in 2024 with the 2025 model year. They’ll…
City road work, railroad crossing maintenance to affect several La Crosse streets
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — City street work and Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad crossing maintenance will result in several temporary street closures in La Crosse in coming weeks. Road maintenance will begin Tuesday on George Street between Gillette Street…
Drivers could get learner's permit at age 15 under bill
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — New drivers in Wisconsin could get their learner’s permit six months earlier than is allowed currently under a bill up for…
Block of Weston Street in La Crosse closed this week
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- Weston Street in La Crosse will be closed from 22nd Street South to 21st Terrace Wednesday and Thursday for road work. It will close at 6 a.m. Wednesday barring any delay due to weather and…
Best Cars for Teens Under $20,000
Just in time for graduation, two of the most trusted names in auto reliability and safety are teaming up with brand new recommendations for safe, reliable and affordable used cars for teenage drivers. Teenagers are among the riskiest drivers because…
La Crosse MTU expects to roll out two electric buses in fall
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — The La Crosse Municipal Transit Utility and Xcel Energy will break ground soon for electrical charging stations for buses, according to MTU Director Adam Lorentz. The plug-ins won't stand idle, with the arrival of two…
Kia recalls vehicles a 2nd time, owners should park outside
DETROIT (AP) — Kia is recalling more than 440,000 vehicles in the U.S. for a second time to fix a problem that can cause engine fires. The automaker also is telling owners to park them outdoors and away from structures…
