Minnesota opens applications for emergency child-care grants
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WKBT) – The state of Minnesota has opened the application process for emergency grants for child-care providers during the COVID-19 emergency. The Legislature passed the grant legislation as part of its COVID-19 Response Supplemental Budget, which Gov.…
Voices of Men renamed, revamped to broaden anti-violence reach
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – The Coulee Region Voices of Men, whose mission was persuading men to fight domestic violence and sexual abuse of women, had a couple of reasons for changing its name, its executive director acknowledges. For one…
La Crosse trails reopening, Upper Hixon, Willow trails remain closed
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The City of La Crosse Parks Recreation and Forestry Department is reopening trails Wednesday, April 1. Crews will be removing barricades…
Grandma's Marathon cancels due to COVID-19
DULUTH, Minn. (WKBT) - Grandma's Marathon, scheduled for June 20, 2020, is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a release from the marathon's medical director, Dr. Ben Nelson, it would be dangerous to host the marathon. A few…
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Winona foundation awards $45,200 in grants to eight nonprofits
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) - The Winona Community Foundation awarded eight grants ranging from $2,500 to $8,200 and totaling $45,200 to area nonprofit organizations in the foundation’s first cycle of the year. The grants were pared from 25 qualified applications that…
La Crosse River Marsh Willow Trail closed due to high water
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The City of La Crosse Park, Recreation and Forestry has closed the Willow Marsh Trail due to high water. The City of La Crosse bluffland trails also remain closed due to wet conditions. The Parks…
La Crosse Symphony providing free violin lessons to BGC students
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Associate Concertmaster of the La Crosse Symphony, Michelle Elliott, is offering free violin lessons for Boys and Girls Club (BGC) students. The classes are an education program of the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra (LSO) in…
Craft Barn in Galesville offers trinket to help beat isolation
GALESVILLE, Wis. (WKBT) - The Craft Barn in Galesville is offering Llama cookie cutters to those who stop by. No, there is no contact with others as a bin is located at the end of the business's driveway. The goal…
Area 'Little Libraries' offering nonperishable food for those in need
WKBT - Area 'Little Libraries' are morphing into small food pantries for those in need. Cashton Fire & Rescue shared the location of a little free library near them. The Holmen Area Fire Department and Faith United Methodist Church each…
Holmen neighbors keeping minds, bodies active through fun chalk drawings
HOLMEN, Wis. (WKBT)-- Some Holmen residents are making sure their neighbors are keeping their minds and bodies active. They're leaving chalk designs up and down the sidewalks around McHugh Street. The activities are not just for kids-- it's meant to…
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TUNE IN! Local Music Live Streams
Enjoy this listing of area musicians offering Live Stream performances! This is an opportunity for you to sing along, play along and invite your children to join the jam as well! Message the musicians and enjoy the camaraderie. News 8…
What's on the Menu? A Community Guide for Take-out or Delivery!
As the effects of the coronavirus spread across our community and put stressors on our area businesses, this guide is here to showcase the area restaurants that are working hard and are ready to serve you. *Restaurant owners, click here…
Unlikely Fans: Arcadia welcomes Elk Mound students into student section
ARCADIA, Wis (WKBT)--As Arcadia punched their ticket to state, they didn't get there alone. "Oh my gosh yes. We love our student section," said Arcadia basketball…
