New Year's Eve safety: What to know
According to statistics from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, January 1st is the second deadliest day of the year, following July 4th.
La Crosse
The Year in Review: Part Two
On the last day of 2016, News 8 is taking a look at the top local stories of the year.
La Crosse area sees first baby of the year
As many people in the area were ringing in the new year with fireworks and Champagne, an area woman was in labor. Ashley Gingraso spent over 14 and 1/2 hours in labor before giving birth to Antonia Hope at 12:07…
Volunteers begin Rotary Lights cleanup
It's been just over a month since the Rotary Lights lit up Riverside Park for the season.
The Year in Review: Part One
This year will be a memorable one in the La Crosse area. There were efforts to address hundreds of discarded needles, a community-wide push to end homelessness, more problems at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Hospital and big elections.
La Crosse Fire Department responds to fewer structure fires
Every year, some of our local fire departments put a wreath on their fire stations to show the community how many fires they have responded to.
Sharps drop off boxes to combat discarded needles
The Heroin and Illicit Drugs Task Force is considering a new way to make sure syringes stay off the streets.
Wisconsin DOT says tolls could help fund roads
Wisconsin's Department of Transportation says toll booths could provide more than enough funds to fix the state's roadways.
Bi-State wrestling brings boost to local businesses
During a time of year that tends to drag, the annual Bi-State wrestling classic is bringing in visitors to La Crosse's downtown.
With bell ringing done, Salvation Army short of Red Kettle goal
The bells may be done ringing for the season, but there's still time to donate to the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign.
