Emergency preparedness training helps National Guard members, volunteers sharpen skills
FORT MCCOY, Wis. (WKBT) - National Guard soldiers from across the United States are training to make sure they are ready to respond. PATRIOT 21 training…
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June Top Notch Teacher hits all the right notes in Sparta
SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) - Have you ever wondered why it's so easy to remember the words to a song? A Sparta teacher doesn't know the answer,…
Butterfest continues in Sparta
SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) - You 'butter' not miss the fun in Monroe County this weekend. Sparta's Butterfest is continuing today with a full slate of events. Community members bring the tradition back…
Monroe County Health Department to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics
SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) -Free walk in vaccinations will be available at Monroe County's Health Department office starting Monday. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson will be available…
Butterfest underway in Sparta
SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) - Butterfest is underway in Sparta's Memorial Park. The community celebration has carnival rides, a free kids craft area, food, music and much more. Butterfest continues through Sunday. More details are…
Sparta Area Schools makes mask optional in district buildings
SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) - Masks are now options in Sparta Area School District buildings. The move follows a meeting last month when parents and community members shared…
Monroe County humane investigator will not pursue charges against owners of 26 dogs killed in a house fire
MONROE COUNTY, Wis. (WKBT)- The Monroe County humane investigator is not pursuing charges against the owners of 26…
UPDATE: Monroe County Sheriff investigating Sparta homicide
One person is dead after a disturbance at a home near Sparta this morning.
Heat stroke concerns as La Crosse sees record high temperature
UNDATED (WKBT) - If you're spending a lot of time outside, listen to your body. Heat stroke happens your body becomes unable to control its temperature. That…
Dirty filters can lead problems with air conditioning units
UNDATED (WKBT) - The heat means you'll likely crank up the air conditioning this weekend. If this is the first time you are turning it on for…
