MN Governor Walz announces next steps in response to COVID-19
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WKBT) - Governor Walz will announce the next steps in the state's response to COVID-19.
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Minneapolis to ban police chokeholds in wake of Floyd death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Negotiators for the city of Minneapolis have agreed with the state to ban the use of chokeholds by police and to require police to report and intervene anytime they see an unauthorized use of force by another…
Mauston demonstration scheduled for June 7
MAUSTON, Wis. (WKBT) - An group is organizing a demonstration this weekend in Mauston regarding the death of George Floyd. According to a post on the Mauston Police Department Facebook page, the event will start at Riverside Park in Mauston…
Cadott Country Music Festival postponed to 2021
CADOTT, Wis. (WKBT)--Although initially postponed to August, organizers announced Friday that The Cadott Country Music Festival has been postponed to 2021. The event's new date is June 24th to…
One dead in collision between tractor and pickup truck in Juneau County
MAUSTON, Wis. (WKBT)--One individual was pronounced dead following a crash on STH 33 near Bass Rd. According to a press release from the Juneau County Sheriff's Office, the individual attempted to pass two tractors that were westbound, and stuck the…
Youth Outdoor Fest Canceled in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)--La Crosse Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department have announced the cancellation of the 12th Annual Youth Outdoor Fest due to COVID-19 concerns. The event was scheduled…
Stocks jump on Wall Street following surprise May job gains
Stocks are climbing early Friday after the government delivered a big positive surprise on the job market. Instead of another month of slashing jobs, employers added to their payrolls last month. The report gave another shot of adrenaline to Wall…
Country Boom cancels 2020 event due to COVID-19 concerns
WEST SALEM, Wis. (WKBT) - Country music festival Country Boom has postponed its 2020 event until July 8-10, 2021. In an announcement posted on the event's Facebook…
News 8 Now Investigates: Unlearning racism in the school system
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT)-- In the wake of Geroge Floyd's death, some leaders are considering what they can do to change systemic racism. For the Winona Area Public School District, that…
