10 La Crosse mayoral candidates address racism, budgeting amid COVID-19, other issues
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — The 10 candidates for La Crosse mayor wrestled with some of the major issues facing the city, including systemic…
Politics
Pelosi vows action on impeachment trial: 'We must do it'
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are pushing for a quick impeachment trial for Donald Trump over the riots at the Capitol, arguing a full reckoning is necessary before the country — and the Congress — can move on.
Facebook's oversight board will decide whether Trump should be banned
(CNN) -- Donald Trump's future on Facebook and Instagram is now up in the air. Facebook has referred its previous decision to suspend former President Donald Trump's posting privileges to its independent Oversight Board for review, the company said in…
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin optimistic about future under President Biden's administration
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) attended President Biden's inauguration Wednesday. Baldwin said she was moved by Biden's inaugural speech and…
Wisconsin lawmakers resurrect expungement bill
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A bipartisan group of legislators is resurrecting a bill that would allow more convicts to have their criminal records expunged. The lawmakers — Sen. Alberta Darling and Rep. David Steffen, both Republicans, and Sen. Kelda Roys…
Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman leaves big impression: 'Even as we grieved, we grew.'
Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman made a big impression as she summoned images dire and triumphant Wednesday as she called out to the world “even as we grieved, we grew."
Joe Biden is the 46th President of the United States
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) -- President Joe Biden has taken office. He will address the nation during his inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. Watch it live on Channel 8 or the News 8 Now Facebook page. Biden took the oath…
Inauguration Day on News 8 Now this Morning: What Comes Next?
UW-La Crosse Political Science Professor, Anthony Chergosky, provides details on what to expect as the United States inaugurates President-elect Joe Biden.
President Trump, first lady leave White House for final time
Trump departs the White House for the final time as president. He will travel to Florida instead of Biden's inauguration.
Trump pardons ex-strategist Steve Bannon, dozens of others
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump has pardoned former chief strategist Steve Bannon as part of a late flurry of clemency action benefiting nearly 150 people, including rap stars and former members of Congress. The pardons and commutations for 143…
