14 cases of coronavirus now confirmed in La Crosse County
There are now 14 confirmed cases of coronavirus in La Crosse County. Of these cases, so far two have recovered. At least one of the new…
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Wisconsin launches effort to get PPE for first responders
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) — A new Wisconsin initiative is ramping up the effort to get more personal protective equipment, such as gowns, gloves and masks, to the front-line responders to the COVID-19 pandemic. In announcing the initiative today, Gov. Tony…
Cardinal Burke disputes suspension of public Masses to curb COVID-19
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – Cardinal Raymond Burke, a former bishop of the La Crosse Diocese, is challenging the suspension of public Masses to help thwart the coronavirus pandemic. Bishops in most U.S. dioceses, including La Crosse and the four…
Health officials standing by to answer coronavirus questions
Some people have been using 911 as a source for information but emergency officials say it should only be used for emergencies.
Disinfectants top city's list of needed donations
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – Disinfectants top the list of items the city of La Crosse can use, in response to inquiries about what community members can donate and…
Talking with your kids about the pandemic
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)- All these changes during the pandemic are difficult for many adults, but even more so for our kids. That includes being away from the…
Kwik Trip to give 26,000 workers bonuses during COVID-19 battle
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – Kwik Trip is giving an estimated 26,000 co-workers temporary bonuses for six weeks for continuing to work despite the added workload and stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a company official. The bonuses, which…
Aetna waives patient payments for coronavirus hospital stays
One of the nation’s biggest health insures is waiving patient payments for hospital stays tied to the coronavirus. CVS Health’s Aetna said Wednesday that many of its customers will not have to make co-payments or other forms of cost-sharing if…
Franciscan Spirituality Center suggests 'forest bathing' to ease COVID-19 stress
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – An option to relieve stress if you’re feeling cooped up during Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ Safer-at-Home” order is forest bathing, although it isn’t remotely connected to what a bear does in the woods. In fact,…
Wisconsin DWD Job Centers to close, but help available online, via phone
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced that Job Centers across the state will be closed to the public beginning Wednesday to help contain the spread of COVID-19 and to follow Gov. Tony Evers' "Safer at…
