Hixon House now fully open to visitors
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The Historic Hixon House Museum is fully open to visitors for the first time since 2019. From July 1 to Oct. 9 the house…
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La Crosse's Riverfest Celebration is underway at Riverside Park
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)- Riverfest is now underway at La Crosse's Riverside Park. The 39th annual downtown event features live music and entertainment, lots of food and drinks, and of…
Health experts urge safe practices during July 4th holiday
LA CROSSE (WKBT) - Health experts are urging people to keep their health in mind over Independence Day weekend. Heat-related illnesses can be prevented by staying in…
Study: Lead exposure rate among children in Wisconsin is more than twice the national average
ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) — Dr. Elizabeth Hansen, a pediatrician with Gundersen Health System, spoke about the long-term impacts of lead exposure on…
La Crosse small businesses benefit from Wisconsin's Mainstreet Bounceback grants
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says helping La Crosse's small businesses still feeling the economic impacts of COVID-19 remains a priority for…
La Crosse man sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for child porn conviction
A La Crosse man will spend more than 12 years behind bars for possession of child pornography.
American Red Cross seeks more blood donations in La Crosse
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — The American Red Cross says it needs more blood and platelet donors. Donations usually drop around the holidays, according to the organization. The Red Cross Blood…
Lincoln Middle students visit Gundersen in La Crosse to explore careers
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — Lincoln Middle School students visited Gundersen Health System in La Crosse Wednesday to learn about the health-care…
La Crosse Riverfest offers whatever floats your boat for July 4 weekend
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — The eagle has returned to its perch in Riverside Park just in time for Riverfest, as the festival kicks off Thursday. Vendors are all set for the big weekend, and…
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…
