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'Blue Kids' represent thousands of children abused in Wisconsin and Minnesota each year
With April only two days away, one organization is getting the word out Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Artspire postponed because of COVID-19
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The Pump House Regional Arts Center has postponed Artspire, originally scheduled for June 13, because of uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. “Please know that this decision does not come lightly,” Artspire coordinator Shannon Given said…
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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…
Monroe County logs second confirmed case of COVID-19
SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) – Monroe County has its second confirmed case of COVID-19 --- further evidence of community spread of the virus. A female in her 50s has mild to moderate symptoms and is isolating at home, according to the…
Mayo Clinic Health System makes donations to local charities in honor of doctors
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare donated funds to local charities in honor of its physicians in…
Gundersen honors doctors by donating to area food pantries
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Gundersen Health System is honoring its doctors today, National Doctor's Day, by making donations to area food pantries. To recognize the accomplishments…
Upcoming blood drives in our area
There are a few blood drives coming up.
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HorseSense banks on matching gift drive to recoup COVID-19 losses
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – The COVID-19 pandemic rudely reined in two major fundraisers for HorseSense, a nonprofit therapeutic horse-riding facility that specializes in serving youths,…
14 cases of coronavirus now confirmed in La Crosse County
There are now 14 confirmed cases of coronavirus in La Crosse County. Of these cases, so far two have recovered. At least one of the new…
Wisconsin launches effort to get PPE for first responders
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) — A new Wisconsin initiative is ramping up the effort to get more personal protective equipment, such as gowns, gloves and masks, to the front-line responders to the COVID-19 pandemic. In announcing the initiative today, Gov. Tony…
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Cardinal Burke disputes suspension of public Masses to curb COVID-19
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – Cardinal Raymond Burke, a former bishop of the La Crosse Diocese, is challenging the suspension of public Masses to help thwart the coronavirus pandemic. Bishops in most U.S. dioceses, including La Crosse and the four…
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Health officials standing by to answer coronavirus questions
Some people have been using 911 as a source for information but emergency officials say it should only be used for emergencies.
Disinfectants top city's list of needed donations
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – Disinfectants top the list of items the city of La Crosse can use, in response to inquiries about what community members can donate and…
Talking with your kids about the pandemic
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)- All these changes during the pandemic are difficult for many adults, but even more so for our kids. That includes being away from the…
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Kwik Trip to give 26,000 workers bonuses during COVID-19 battle
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – Kwik Trip is giving an estimated 26,000 co-workers temporary bonuses for six weeks for continuing to work despite the added workload and stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a company official. The bonuses, which…
Aetna waives patient payments for coronavirus hospital stays
One of the nation’s biggest health insures is waiving patient payments for hospital stays tied to the coronavirus. CVS Health’s Aetna said Wednesday that many of its customers will not have to make co-payments or other forms of cost-sharing if…
