ROCHESTER, Minn. (WKBT) — The Southern Minnesota Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man who took his own life during a commercial vehicle traffic stop in Rochester Wednesday as Michael Charles Apicella, 63, of Black River Falls. Apicella died of two…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Legislature’s Republican-led budget committee on Thursday planned to kill hundreds of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ priorities, including legalizing marijuana and raising $1 billion in taxes, as it begins crafting the next state spending plan.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WKBT) -- Gov. Tim Walz will address Minnesotans live to announce a timeline to end all COVID-19 restrictions in Minnesota while doubling down on vaccination efforts. Walz will be joined by: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic…
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) -- A man was arrested in Jackson County Wednesday after fleeing police in the town of Adams. According to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, a deputy tried to stop a vehicle driven by Mikel J.…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WKBT) -- Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday announced a timeline to end nearly all COVID-19 restrictions in Minnesota by May 28 and end the statewide masking requirement once 70% of Minnesotans age 16 years or older get…
Distracted driving can cost someone their life. As temperatures rise and Motorcyclists and Bicyclists hit the road, La Crosse Police warn drivers about their surroundings.
WEST SALEM, Wis. (WKBT) Most of us don't necessarily love going to the dentist, but for one La Crosse area woman it was a very entertaining experience Wednesday afternoon. Kirsten Gamoke saw something running past the window as she sat…
VIROQUA, Wis. (WKBT) — The annual Vernon County Police Memorial Service will take place at 10 a.m. May 11 in front of the sheriff’s office at 1320 Bad Axe Court in Viroqua. Guest speaker will be David Hartberg, CEO/administrator at…
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts ramped up his crusade for the meat industry on Wednesday by endorsing a new “beef passport” program to promote meat eating, a few weeks after he blasted Colorado’s governor for a resolution…
