Winona Afghan Support Network welcomes refugees with community event
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) - A film screening even in Winona is helping welcome Afghan refugees to the community. At the Winona Arts Center on Saturday, five recently…
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Spring auction held at Bike Barn in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Saturday morning, the City of La Crosse held its annual spring auction. It gives everyone a chance to get a bike at…
4th Street Fire benefit happening Sunday
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The fire at the India Curry House in downtown La Crosse last month destroyed a local business and a number of apartments. Now, other businesses…
Viroqua to host free, summer concert series
VIROQUA, Wis. (WKBT)- The Viroqua music scene is expanding just in time for summer. “Live in Viroqua” is the first-ever summer series of free outdoor live music to take place on the streets of Viroqua. “We are thrilled to…
Fort McCoy to host first Armed Forces Day Open House since before pandemic
FORT McCOY, Wis. (WKBT) — Fort McCoy will host its first Armed Forces Day Open House since 2019, after a pandemic pause. The free, public event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Commemorative Area, which…
New and returning bands to perform at Sparta Chamber's summer concerts
SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) –The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the lineup for its Summer Concerts in the Park, beginning May 25. The free Wednesday night concerts, which continue until Aug. 31, take place in the Kiwanis Bandshell at…
UW-La Crosse plans police memorial ceremony
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - As a part of National Police Week, the UW-La Crosse Police Department plans to honor those officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty at a special event. The department will host…
History and culture the focus of Syttende Mai celebrations in Westby
WESTBY, Wis. (WKBT) - Syttende Mai celebrations are underway Westby. The official holiday on May 17th celebrates Norway's constitution day. Descendants of Norweigan settlers continue…
Sweet: Gemütlichkeit Foundation resumes Forks and Corks scholarship fundraiser
After the pandemic pause that derailed Forks and Corks and so many other events, Oktoberfest USA is selling tickets now to resume the Gemütlichkeit Foundation fundraiser for scholarships for area high school students. The seventh Forks and Corks is set for 5 to 8 p.m. June 2 in The Cargill Room at The Waterfront.
Make Music La Crosse to feature variety of free musical events on summer solstice
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — Make Music La Crosse will return for its second year with an eclectic mix of free musical events throughout the city on June 21. Make Music La Crosse is part of Make Music Day, an annual…
