As the school year begins, one organization makes sure no students fall through the cracks
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)-- It's the start of the school year and children have more than virtual learning and school work…
Wisconsin farmer plants two million sunflowers during pandemic
Wisconsin farmer plants two million sunflowers during pandemic
6 ways to make healthy, simple kids' lunches in an unusual school year
Whether you have a toddler, tween or teenager, you and your child can prepare school lunches that will keep your family nourished and organized as the school year unfolds.
Corn maze season is starting up
WEST SALEM, Wis (WKBT) - If you are tired of the summer heat, and are looking forward to autumn, fall activities are closer than you think. The Hidden Trails Corn…
Make sure you go camping before the end of the summer
LA CROSSE, Wis (WKBT) - Summer is coming to an end and there are only a few more chances to enjoy some camping with friends…
Riverside Park receives new 350-foot pay-to-park dock
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - A new 350-foot dock is being installed today, September 4, at the south end of Riverside Park. Once completed, boaters may utilize the pay-to-park dock to visit Riverside Park and downtown La Crosse at a…
Powell Park basketball court now open in new location
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The Powell Park basketball court is now open in a new location. According to the La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department, the new court is located at 1003 West Avenue South and replaces the…
Big Brothers Big Sisters announces new Executive Director
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region (BBBS) announces Jeff McSweeney as the new Executive Director. BBBS is a local youth development nonprofit organization that serves approximately 120 families in the La Crosse…
Parents' mental health is important as the school year nears
LA CROSSE, Wis (WKBT) - If you are a parent, you may be worried and feeling anxious as the school year is set to begin... well…
$100 Million to help prevent evictions in Minnesota
LA CRESCENT, MN, (WKBT) - For people nearing eviction in Minnesota the state has launched a program with the goal easing that process. The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program…
Area bike ride and military appreciation in Sparta
SPARTA, Wis (WKBT) - If you thought today was a beautiful day for a bike ride, you were not alone. The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a…
Rescheduled Celebrate Onalaska fireworks now canceled
ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) - The Celebrate Onalaska fireworks show, scheduled for Saturday, September 5, has been canceled. Celebrate Onalaska was originally scheduled for June 26-27, but due to COVID-19 concerns, organizers rescheduled the fireworks portion for next month. According to…
Coulee Region Humane Society announces 'Teacher's Pet' promotion
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The Coulee Region Humane Society is hosting a back to school promotion featuring all of its available cats and kittens. According to a news release, it's the 'purrfect study buddy' adoption promotion with a 'name…
As schools reopen, these are the cities with the fewest “stay-at-home” parents
Millions of American children will spend at least some of their time learning from home this year. The share of families potentially lacking an available parent to supervise the kids varies widely across cities and states.
'Let's Go Fishing' starts at Pettibone Park
LA CROSSE, Wis (WKBT) - Fishing with the family is a little bit easier thanks to La Crosse's Parks and Rec Department. The department started the 'Let's Go Fishing'…
La Crosse "Let's Go Fishing" event begins August 22, 2020
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department's "Let's Go Fishing" event begins this weekend, August 22. This free family fishing event will be held at the Pettibone Park Lagoon Shelter Saturday and Sunday, August…
