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Lock And Dam 8, Genoa, Wis. Upper Mississippi River Mile 679.2

Corps reopens facilities near Mississippi locks and dams

Local cities, towns merge tourism organizations

State tourism agency issues $481,100 in marketing grants

I 90 Lane Closures Planned For This Week In Dresbach/la Crescent Corridor

I-90 lane closures planned near Dresbach for bridge maintenance starts Monday

Wisconsin rated among worst states for driving

I-90 lanes closed to finish Dakota-Wisconsin line project

Changes in expenses or revenue may cause long-term city, county budget impacts

Winona foundation awards $45,200 in grants to eight nonprofits

Mike Tighe,

March 30, 2020 5:43 PM

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…

Last four Wisconsin residents on COVID-19 infected cruise ship return home

Alec Giannakopoulos,

March 21, 2020 2:48 PM

MADISON, Wis. (WKBT)--Four Wisconsin citizens aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship docked due to quarantine have made their return home, according to Governor Evers. Passengers…

La Crosse Area Family YMCA keeping facilities open, canceling some programs

Mal Meyer,

March 15, 2020 3:24 PM

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)-- The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is taking action at its branches to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused…

Wis. Gymnastics Hall-of-Famer Cheryl Hancock marvels at sport's enrichment of her life

Mike Tighe,

March 10, 2020 8:05 PM

HOLMEN, Wis. (WKBT) - Oddly enough, Cheryl Hancock ended up specializing in the gymnastic event she disliked the most, but she ended up qualifying for state on the balance beam when she was a senior at Cashton High School decades…

Local economist: don’t expect dramatic drop in gas prices soon

Gas prices plunge, with Woodman's posting lowest, at $1.99, as others near $2

Mike Tighe,

March 10, 2020 6:05 PM

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Gas prices in the Coulee Region are falling quicker than a sinking fastball on Opening Day, with Woodman's in Onalaska setting the low mark at $1.99 a gallon of unleaded regular as of 5:45 p.m.…

Getting your car washed keeps it clean and lasts longer

Mal Meyer,

March 1, 2020 7:13 PM

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)-- Drivers are taking advantage of this warm weather with a trip to the car wash. Not only is it a good time to keep your ride looking good, but it also could prolong its use and…

MOSES Organic Farming Conference returns to La Crosse

MOSES conference could have $3M impact on La Crosse area's economy

Mal Meyer,

February 28, 2020 6:54 PM

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)-- About 2,700 people are in town for the MOSES Organic Farming Conference this week. All the additional visitors means big business…

Group spreads smiles digging out neighborhood in snowmen costumes

Mal Meyer,

February 9, 2020 11:15 PM

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WKBT)-- Some area residents took the snowy day in stride while giving their neighbors a good laugh. Kylee Finch Wussow shared a video…

New cholesterol guidelines could mean your kids will be getting checked

Wisconsin health experts say public at very low risk after first confirmed coronavirus case

Mal Meyer,

February 5, 2020 8:11 PM

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)--One Wisconsin resident is in isolation for a confirmed case of the coronavirus, which is the first in the state. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Wisconsin is the sixth state to report at…