La Crosse city, county officials mull collaboration to buy Chamber of Commerce building to fight homelessness
La Crosse city and county officials proposing a collaboration to purchase Chamber of Commerce building to fight homelessness
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La Crosse schools sharing info on running for school board
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The La Crosse School Board is hosting a virtual informational meeting for people interested in joining the board. Three board positions are…
Robin Kadrmas named La Crosse County Register of Deeds
MADISON (WKBT) -- Robin Kadrmas will take over as La Crosse County Register of Deeds Jan. 7 after Cheryl McBride's resignation. Gov. Tony Evers appointed Kadrmas -- who has worked in the office for 21 years -- Monday to the…
La Crosse County supervisors approve redistricting plan
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The La Crosse County Supervisory Board increased the number of supervisor districts for the agency from 29 to 30, in accordance with a new redistricting plan. That resolution stipulates that “the ideal district population for the…
Democratic state lawmaker running for lieutenant governor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Democratic state lawmaker from suburban Milwaukee is running for lieutenant governor, setting up a primary with a longtime state senator from Milwaukee. State Rep. Sara Rodriguez, of Brookfield, announced plans Monday to run for lieutenant…
Sparta mayor announces re-election campaign
SPARTA (WKBT) -- The mayor of Sparta will seek a second term, she announced over the weekend. Kristen Gust was elected two years ago to lead the city in Monroe County. “Over the past several years, we have made many…
Wisconsin lawmakers to send anti-abortion bills to governor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly was poised to give final approval Wednesday to a package of anti-abortion bills that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is all-but…
Judge sets December hearing on blocking election subpoena
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge has set a December hearing on whether to block a subpoena demanding records from the state Elections Commission. Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman earlier this month sent subpoenas to the commission and…
Secretary of Department of Children and Families visits La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The Secretary of Wisconsin's Department of Children and Families visited La Crosse Tuesday. Emilie Amundson was at the Parenting Place to…
Wisconsin Senate to vote on longer work hours for teenagers
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Teenagers would be allowed to work longer hours over the busy summer tourism months in Wisconsin under a bill up for approval in the state Senate. The measure up for a vote Wednesday is backed by…
