Study finds emergency room visits impacted by COVID-19 cases
ROCHESTER, Minn. (WKBT) - A new study finds the number of COVID-19 cases in a community may impact the number of emergency room visits. The study focuses…
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Antibody testing helps donors get answers, health officials to understand the spread of COVID-19
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)--Red blood cells only have a shelf life of 42 days, which is why supplies need to be constantly replenished. There is always a need for blood donations…
Motorcyclist from Red Wing dies following crash in Allamakee County
ALLAMAKEE COUNTY, Iowa (WKBT)-- A biker from Redwing, Minnesota, is dead after he was thrown from his motorcycle in Allamakee County. The Allamakee County Sheriff's Office said the 911 Dispatch Center received a report of a single occupant motorcycle crash…
Girl Scouts unveil 24 badges ranging from automotive engineering to STEM research
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Girl Scouts will have plenty to do with 24 new badges designed to help them rise to leadership in crucial areas that traditionally have been male-dominated, including automotive engineering, STEM career exploration, entrepreneurship and civics.…
Iowa teachers write own obits to protest governor's school mandate
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — A few Iowa teachers are delivering a tough lesson plan to Gov. Kim Reynolds to protest her requiring schools in the Hawkeye State to provide mostly in-person learning this fall. They’re writing their own obituaries, listing…
Mask wearing practice encouraged for students before school year starts
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - As students prepare to return classes in the fall, doctors are suggesting ways for kids to prepare to return to classrooms…
Iowa egg producers who euthanized hens can get disposal aid
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa egg producers who euthanized hens as a result of plummeting demand caused by the coronavirus will be eligible for payments to cover the cost of disposal. The Iowa Disposal Assistance Program has been paying…
Another 340-plus cases reported in Iowa over 24 hours
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa state health officials have reported another jump in confirmed cases of coronavirus, as well as another death, in the last day, as the state continues to see a rise in hospitalizations. The state health…
Iowa health official reports backlog of COVID-19 tests
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa health officials said Sunday that a “significant number” of coronavirus tests were not reported over the weekend due to a backlog in the department’s electronic reporting system. The Iowa Department of Public Health said…
Iowa governor overrides schools, requires in-person classes
VAN METER, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Kim Reynolds says she will override local school districts and require students to spend at least half of their education time in classrooms despite concerns the move could endanger children and teachers as the…
