The FCC is cracking down on 'auto warranty' robocalls
US telecom providers will now be required to block millions of illegal robocalls a day advertising extended vehicle warranties, the Federal Communications Commission said Thursday, taking aim at a group of individuals accused of sending more than 8 billion such messages since 2018.
Facebook is redesigning the home feed
Starting Thursday, the platform is splitting up its main "home" section into two tabs. The move is part of a push by Facebook to show users more entertaining, recommended content — to become what cofounder Mark Zuckerberg has called a "discovery engine" — as it seeks to better compete with rivals like TikTok for users' time and attention.
Girls from Boys and Girls Clubs visit J.F. Brennan Company headquarters to learn about construction careers
Young girls from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse went to J.F. Brennan Company's headquarters to learn about careers in construction.
Girls visit Trane Technologies in La Crosse as part of Project Scientist program
Young girls in the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse got a glance at a possible career path.
Gov. Evers visits small town near Fountain City benefiting from broadband expansion grant
The Governor traveled to the Town of Cross on Tuesday to meet with people benefiting from a broadband expansion grant.
New Mayo Clinic hospital to be more eco-friendly
Mayo Clinic Health System says the new hospital currently under construction in La Crosse will be more eco-friendly.
La Crosse Public Library to remodel part of space for tool library
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — Soon, you'll be able to borrow tools from the La Crosse Public Library. The library at 800 Main St. is…
Amateur radio operators test their skills for Amateur Radio Field Day
Saturday was the annual Amateur Radio Field Day-- one of the biggest events for amateur radio operators in the United States.
Wisconsin PSC awards millions for broadband projects in Monroe, Jackson, Chippewa and Eau Claire counties
Broadband expansion projects in Monroe, Jackson, Chippewa and Eau Claire counties will receive millions of dollars in grants the Wisconsin Public Service Commission announced Thursday.
Sparta students get technical at STEMKAMP
Local students are extending their education through the summer with STEMKAMP. STEMKAMP is a five-day camp that provides students the opportunity to participate in a week full of activities related to science, technology, engineering, and math. The camp hopes to introduce new students to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and highlights the importance of understanding the basics of STEM.
Wisconsin State Broadband Expansion Grants increased to $125 million
Governor Evers announced an additional $25 million to the State Broadband Expansion Grants - bringing the grand total to $125 million.
City of La Crosse project to upgrade street lights gets underway May 23rd
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)- Beginning May 23rd, the City of La Crosse will replace existing lighting cabinets throughout the city as part of the City’s LED upgrades project. There may be times when street lights are out. The city engineer…
City of La Crosse hosts Public Works open house
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)- The public had a chance to tour the City of La Crosse's Department of Public Works during an open house. The…
'Zero footprint' car dealership opens in Viroqua
A grand opening celebration was held at Viroqua's first "zero footprint" car dealership. The Sleepy Hollow Ford location is 100% solar-powered.
Reports: Twitter in talks with Musk over bid to buy platform
Reports: Twitter in talks with Musk over bid to buy platform
From dream to career: Arcadia's Manny Cruz to be first-generation graduate from WTC
Roughly 11-hundred students at La Crosse's Western Technical College will cross the graduation stage this weekend to receive their diplomas. Graduation is a huge milestone in itself, but even more so for first-generation college students.
