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COVID-19 prompts Onalaska church to cancel in-person services this weekend
ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) — First Free Church in Onalaska is suspending in-person services this weekend because some staff members were exposed to an individual who has…
Wisconsin first lady Kathy Evers announces mental wellness tool for families amid COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) — Taking physical temperatures is only half the battle against the novel coronavirus, which is why Wisconsin first lady Kathy Evers announced a Feelings Thermometer to help people maintain mental wellness during the pandemic. At the same…
Friends of of Vernon County Parks sets music series
VIROQUA, Wis. (WKBT) — The Friends of Vernon County Parks and Forests will present Music in the Parks — a physically distanced safe outdoor music series — from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Aug. 12. The series, which is…
Noah's Ark runs aground for season because of COVID-19
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (WKBT) — Noah’s Ark Waterpark announced Wednesday that it is closing for the season because of concerns about COVID-19. The development appears to be an extension of its closure four days ago, when it announced that it…
Holmen Boys & Girls Club and Community Center names director
HOLMEN, Wis. (WKBT) — The Holmen Boys & Girls Club and Community Center, which is on track to open next month, has named Brett Gullicksrud as its director. Gullicksrud, who grew up in Eleva, Wis., earned a degree in sport…
Positive COVID-19 test closes La Crosse Distilling Co. until Saturday
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — The La Crosse Distilling Co. will be closed until Saturday because of a positive COVID-19 case, according to a post on its Facebook page. The post did not specify whether the positive test was an…
24 new COVID-19 cases reported in La Crosse County
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — The La Crosse County Health Department reported 24 new lab-confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus Wednesday. A total of 868 residents have tested positive since testing began, and 713 have recovered, according to the health…
Vernon County test event finds 3 positive from outside county
VIROQUA, Wis. — Nearly 250 people were tested for COVID-19 during a community event on July 27, according to the Vernon County Office of Emergency Management. The results of all 182 Vernon County residents who were tested were negative, the…
Wisconsin Guard members to be poll workers during Aug. 11 primary
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) —Wisconsin National Guard members will assist local election officials as poll workers during the Aug. 11 primary elections across the state, Gov.…
