Xcel crews ready ahead of storms in Wisconsin, Minnesota
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Ahead of potentially severe storms, Xcel Energy crews are preparing to help if needed. Tuesday's storms could bring lightning, strong winds and…
George Floyd's death can affect mental health of people who feel targeted
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - George Floyd's death may have major health repercussions to those who feel targeted by authorities. Feeling targeted can trigger a fight or flight response in people, according to health experts at Gundersen health System. Continually…
New food assistance guidelines expanding opportunities
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - New eligibility guidelines will help help people in our area get food assistance. The new rules for the USDA's Emergency Food Assistance program increases household…
Crawford County reopening Phase 2 eases more restrictions
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN (WKBT) — Crawford County is moving into Phase 2 of its reopening plan amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, meaning that many facilities can open at 50 percent seating capacity. Indoor mass gatherings should be limited to 50…
Coulee Region Humane Society granted money to expand spay and neuter program
The Coulee Region Humane Society was granted money to expand its spay and neuter program. The La Crosse Community Foundation granted the Coulee Region…
MN Department of Human Rights files civil rights charge against Minneapolis Police Department
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WKBT) - Today, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights will begin an investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) after filing a civil rights charge related to the death of George Floyd. This investigation into policies, procedures,…
WATCH LIVE: Governor Walz announces next steps in MN response to George Floyd's death
Governor Tim Walz will announce next steps in the state’s response to George Floyd’s death. Remember to refresh your feed to see the live news briefing.
UW-La Crosse Police Chief releases statement on death of George Floyd
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - UW-La Crosse Chief of Police Allen Hill issued a statement today regarding the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Chief Hill took to Facebook sharing his outrage for the senseless killing and reprehensible actions of…
Music industry calls for Black Out Tuesday amid unrest
NEW YORK (AP) — The music industry is planning to turn off the music and hold a day to reflect and implement change in response to the death of George Floyd and the killings of other black people. Several top…
Two men severely beaten after trying to stop looting in downtown Madison
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police say two people trying to stop property damage and looting on State Street suffered significant injuries after being beaten by a group of people. The two men had participated in the peaceful protest earlier in…
MPD: Television crew attacked by looter on State Street, News 3 Now camera vandalized during protest
MADISON, Wis. -- A television news crew was attacked while on air early Tuesday morning, according to the Madison Police Department. An NBC 15 reporter and photojournalist were reporting on the violence and looting that took place along State Street…
15 arrests in Madison following more violence overnight
MADISON, Wis. (Wisconsin State Journal) — A small group of demonstrators broke boarded-up stores early Tuesday morning in downtown Madison, marking a third night of confrontations with police who sprayed tear gas to clear the crowd. Madison police said 15…
ALERT DAY For Heat Today & Severe Storms This Evening
Tuesday's Forecast High: 95F / Tonight's Low: 66F... ALERT DAY today through this evening... for two reasons. First, we are going to see our hottest day so far this year with…
Judge gives control of Joe Exotic's zoo to Carole Baskin
WYNNEWOOD, Okla. (AP) — A federal judge in Oklahoma has awarded ownership of the zoo made famous in Netflix’s “Tiger King” docuseries to Joe Exotic’s chief rival. U.S. District Judge Scott Palk on Monday granted control of the Oklahoma zoo…
Birmingham Confederate monument removed during city curfew
Birmingham, Ala. (AP) - Workers in Alabama’s largest city began removing a Confederate monument Monday night after demonstrators failed to knock down the obelisk the night before. Various protesters on Sunday attempted to break the enclosure around the confederate statue,…
