La Crosse budget reorganization plan receives pushback from Executive Committee
La Crosse Mayor Tim Kabat is getting plenty of pushback from other city leaders about the proposed reorganization of the 2021 operating budget.
Third suspect arrested in June 11 Sparta slaying
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the June 11 slaying of Anthony Koopman in Sparta. Eric Borges, 32, of Milwaukee was arrested at about 10:30 p.m. Aug. 12 in Milwaukee in connection with the…
Good time to buy: Why mortgage rates are so low
Mortgage rates have been at a historic low over the last few months.
Postal service warns Wisconsin, 45 other states mailed ballots could arrive late
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKBT) — The U.S. Postal Service sent letters to Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, 43 other states and the District of Columbia warning that it cannot guarantee that all mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 election will arrive in time…
La Crosse County reports 9 new cases of COVID-19
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The La Crosse County Health Department is reporting 9 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 Friday, August 14. The county has 957 total cases, with 836 of those considered recovered (87%), 6 know to be currently…
La Crosse Area Family YMCA to offer temporary "School Day" care in September
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The YMCA School Age Care Program has partnered with local school districts to offer temporary "School Day" care…
Maintenance employee at School District of Holmen receives award
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) - A School District of Holmen Maintenance employee received an award for making a difference in Holmen schools, community, and maintenance profession. Chad Brandau, Custodian/Maintenance at the School District of Holmen, has been named the 2020 Wisconsin…
La Crosse Police continue to strengthen policies, practices
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The La Crosse Police Department is continuing the pledge made by Chief Kudron to review internal policies and practices. The department identified areas of improvement in its "Policies and Practices Report" and took the following…
A bald eagle takes on a government drone. The bald eagle wins
Bald eagle versus drone, round one: Bald eagle. When a bald eagle tangled unexpectedly with a government drone last month in Michigan, it won, emerging from the scene unscathed. And the drone? Officials say it is somewhere in Lake Michigan.…
Man charged with killing 2 Wisconsin men disputes 2 charges
KINGSTON, Mo. (AP) — Attorneys for a Missouri man accused of killing two Wisconsin brothers are seeking to have two charges against him dropped. Garland Nelson, of Braymer, is charged with killing Nicholas and Justin Diemel, of Shawano County, Wisconsin,…
Man sentenced for firing at Georgia State Patrol helicopter
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A man who fired at a Georgia State Patrol helicopter that he didn’t like flying near his Augusta-area house has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison. Prosecutors on Thursday said that 56-year-old Terry…
Retail sales rise for third month, but slide feared without new relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans increased their retail purchases by 1.2% in July, with solid gains in appliances and clothing, restoring sales to their level before the novel coronavirus pandemic erupted in March. Sales at retail stores and restaurants have risen…
Motorcyclist survives violent bison attack in South Dakota
CUSTER, S.D. (AP) — Sheriff’s officials say a motorcyclist has survived a violent attack by a bison in the Black Hills of South Dakota. A bystander’s video shows several bikers had stopped while a herd of bison crossed a road…
Trump plans campaign stops Monday in Minnesota, Wisconsin
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump’s campaign has announced details of his visits on Monday to Minnesota and Wisconsin, two Midwestern states that he’s counting on winning. The campaign says Trump will highlight what it calls “Joe Biden’s failures on…
WATCH LIVE at Noon: La Crosse County Health Department gives COVID-19 update
Watch today's La Crosse County Health Department COVID-19 update at Noon today, August 14, on our Facebook Page.
La Crosse Area YMCA now accepting reservations 3 days in advance
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - La Crosse Area Family YMCA members can now register to use the facility three days in advance, beginning today, August 14. Reservations will open at 7 p.m. Friday, August 14 for us of the facility…
