WATCH LIVE at 4 p.m.: National Coronavirus Task Force Update
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Great Rivers United Way rallies community to thank healthcare workers
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The Great Rivers United Way (GRUW) is encouraging community members to thank healthcare workers. Community members can choose from four different card designs and add a personalized message which will be forwarded by GRUW…
Virus disrupts pregnancy plans, raises anxiety and questions
The coronavirus outbreak is disrupting pregnancy plans for many U.S. women and adding anxiety and uncertainty to an already stressful time. Some hospitals have imposed limits on loved ones in the delivery room. Other policies say infected women should be…
WATCH LIVE at 2:30 p.m.: La Crosse County Health Dept. COVID-19 Update 3/31
Important information for those sheltering in place: Coronavirus: Your Local HQ - Click here for more information about your community Finding the Helpers Community Guide for Take-out or Delivery Business closings/changes in services Community Events canceled/postponed Live-stream music entertainment for…
Police investigating double homicide at UW Arboretum, ask public to avoid area
MADISON, Wis. — Police are investigating a double homicide that happened at the UW Arboretum on Monday night, according to UW Police Department Public Information Officer Marc Lovicott. According to a news release, a jogger came across two individuals lying in…
La Crosse to receive over $500,000 from federal Community Development Block Grant
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKBT) - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced $37,286,321 in new federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for Wisconsin communities to rapidly respond to COVID-19 and the economic and housing impacts caused by it with La Crosse receiving…
1 arrested after shot fired in Madison hospital, no one hurt
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin-Madison police say a gunshot was fired in a University Hospital waiting room when a man tried to disarm a police officer, but that no one was injured. Authorities say two Fitchburg police officers…
Crawford County confirms first positive case of COVID-19
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Wis. (WKBT) - Today Crawford County Public Health confirmed its first positive case of COVID-19 in the county. The case is an individual between the ages…
Winona Little Caesars using money from purchased shirts to assist healthcare facilities
Winona Little Caesars using money from purchased shirts to assist healthcare facilities
Gov. Evers requests Presidential Disaster Declaration in response to COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) - Gov. Evers today sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requesting that the President issue a major disaster declaration for the state of Wisconsin as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The request…
Total confirmed positive cases in Winona County now at 10
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) - Winona County Health & Human Services is reporting five more positive cases of COVID-19 bringing the total in Winona County to 10.…
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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Municipalities lack enough workers for in-person voting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new report indicates more than 100 municipalities lack enough poll workers to offer any in-person voting on Election Day. The Wisconsin Elections Commission released documents Tuesday that include findings from a survey of local clerks…
The Latest: UW-Madison expects to lose $100 million
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The University of Wisconsin-Madison expects to lose $100 million because of the coronavirus pandemic, that's if social distancing is over by June. The loss includes reimbursing the majority of students for room and board after the…
