Black River Memorial Hospital donates to Jackson County kids
BLACK RIVER FALLS (WKBT) -- Black River Memorial Hospital donated $500 to Together for Jackson County Kids this week to help pay for the safe disposal of used needles. The group is a community coalition organized in 1988 to prevent…
Sparta Winter Quest Fest returning to Sparta
SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) - Sparta Quest Winter Fest gets underway Friday. Like 2021, the event will be in Memorial Park. Activities kick off with a bonfire, snow sculpting and…
Snowflake Ski Jump set to bring highflying action back to Vernon County
WESTBY, Wis. (WKBT) - Starting Friday the Snowflake Ski Jumping Tournament returns to Vernon County. The world class competition takes place at Timber Coulee…
La Crosse Oktoberfest opens 2022 button design contest
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — The button design contest for the 2022 Oktoberfest USA button is officially underway. La Crosse's Oktoberfest festival announced the beginning of the contest Wednesday.…
La Crescent-Hokah community steps up to help police chief battling cancer
LA CRESCENT, MN. (WKBT)- Donations poured in at local basketball and hockey games Tuesday tonight for Doug Stavenau. Last summer, the La Crescent Police Chief…
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Haley and Polica to headline Mid West Music Fest 2022 in Winona
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) -- The artist Haley will headline Friday at the Mid West Music Fest 2022 in Winona, and the group Polica will…
Betty White's assistant shares one of her final photos
"She was radiant and beautiful and as happy as ever," the post read. See how Betty White was celebrated on what would have been her 100th birthday.
Viterbo celebrates legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Viterbo University held its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration Monday night. The event featured award recognitions for community leadership and musical performances.…
Importance of HPV vaccination the focus of an upcoming Coffee and conversation discussion.
UNDATED (WKBT) - Coming up January 25th, the latest installment of the Coffee and Conversation series. Local health professionals will discuss the connection…
Sparta American Legion helping animals this week
SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) - Starting Tuesday in Sparta, you can help animals in the Sparta area during a week long fundraising effort. Sparta American Legion Post 100 will donation…
Coulee Region Humane Society receives donations from Betty White fans
ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) - January 17th would have been Betty White's 100th birthday and community members are remembering her by helping animals. Staff at the Coulee…
Great River Shakespeare Festival announces directors, tickets on sale
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) -- The Great River Shakespeare Festival announced on Monday its line-up of directors for each of the season's main stage shows. Lisa Wolpe will…
The life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in 23 iconic images
Here's a look back at some of the many iconic moments of the slain civil rights leader's march through the 1960s for equality and justice.
Wisconsin offers free fishing this weekend
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — If you are looking for something to do, the Wisconsin DNR is offering a free fishing weekend Saturday and Sunday. No fishing license or trout…
Watch: Mayo Clinic provides answers on COVID-19 pandemic
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Mayo Clinic Health System is hosting a one-hour community forum called “The COVID-19 pandemic, where do we go from here?” to help answer people's questions on the pandemic as it continues to change. The event is…
Chad Erickson Ice Rink opens in La Crosse's Riverside Park
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The outdoor ice rink in Riverside Park will open Wednesday. The Chad Erickson Ice Rink will be open and staffed from 4-8…
