U.S. soldier and former Afghan interpreter reunited at Fort McCoy
Several refugees spoke to journalists on Thursday. One refugee and a U.S. Army soldier who worked together during the Afghan War. Monroe County is where they connected again.
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Inside Fort McCoy: Afghan refugees wait for resettlement in U.S.
Fort McCoy is preparing Afghan refugees for resettlement across the United States. Thursday, officials allowed a handful of journalists inside the base to see the daily life of refugees in Wisconsin.
While many seek sponsorship, Afghan refugees begin resettlement process
FORT MCCOY, Wis. (WKBT) -- Afghan refugees are beginning to leave Fort McCoy, but those families cannot successfully start their lives in America without help. Momtazudin Furmoli, a…
UW-La Crosse graduate student leads study on masks and exercise
A group of college students is looking at people’s concerns when it comes to masks and exercise. They are studying how masks affect older people during moments when they’re most active.
Child care worker shortage squeezes La Crosse businesses, families
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- Red Balloon Early Learning Center in La Crosse County is unable to operate at full capacity because of a staffing shortage. Red…
Former Winona swim coach overcoming heart disease, sets national and world swim records
COVID-19 has our attention, but we often forget the leading cause of death in American men and women is heart disease. A former Winona swim coach and now competitive swimmer stared death in the face. However, he says his physical fitness from the sport he loves saved his life.
La Crosse Vietnam veterans ready for Freedom Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
Four life-long friends who served together in Vietnam. Now they will get to reflect on their service together on their Freedom Honor Flight.
Team Rubicon to assist management of Fort McCoy donations
SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) -- Team Rubicon, a veteran-led organization, is helping accept, organize and process donations for the Afghan Refugees at Fort McCoy. Many of those refugees came to Fort McCoy…
COVID-19 update: 21 COVID patients at Gundersen Health System
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)-- Just over a week after Gundersen Health System reopened its' COVID-19 unit, staff in La Crosse are caring for 21 patients. “We have…
Only On 8: Former LGBTQ athletes with La Crosse ties share stories of acceptance
Only On 8: Former LGBTQ athletes with La Crosse ties share stories of acceptance
