Bangor chooses David Brokopp of Whitewater as new superintendent
BANGOR, Wis. (WKBT) -- The Bangor School District has a new superintendent. "After engaging in an extensive search process, the Bangor School District Board of Education is…
Viterbo: Student arrested after starting fire in lounge trash
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- A Viterbo University student was arrested after starting a fire in a lounge trash, according to the university. Rick Trietley, Executive Vice President for Student Success, sent out a notice Sunday that the fire alarm…
Viterbo, BGC and the Y come together to offer mental health resources in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- Viterbo University, the Erickson Boys & Girls Club in La Crosse and the La Crosse Area Family YMCA have come together to improve the mental health of people in our community. The three groups are…
Arcadia seniors plant trees with help from Ashley Furniture
ARCADIA, Wis. (WKBT) -- The Arcadia senior class planted nearly 100 trees Thursday thanks to a donation from Ashley Furniture Industries. Thirty students planted the trees, which included 50 white pines as well as other tree species, along Fairfield…
La Crosse, Eau Claire organizations receive Wisconsin Financial Literacy Awards
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) -- Organizations from our community were among those to receive the 2020 Governor's Financial Literacy Awards announced Thursday. Gov. Tony Evers honored eight individuals and five organizations as recipients of the 2020 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards in a virtual ceremony. The…
Vernon County law group brings back annual Hunter Safety Rifle Match
WESTBY, Wis. (WKBT) — The Vernon County Law Enforcement Association will bring back its Hunter Safety Rifle Match on Saturday, May 1, at the Westby Rod N Gun Club on County Road P in Timber Coulee. The association's 50th annual…
Viterbo University investigating threatening, racist messages left Monday
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- Threatening and racist messages were found early Monday morning written on the doors of a women’s restroom in a Viterbo University campus residence hall, according to Rick Trietley, Viterbo University Executive Vice President of Student…
Mayo Clinic and BGC host community discussion on neighborhood COVID-19 vaccine clinics
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- Mayo Clinic Health System and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater La Crosse hosted a community discussion Wednesday on barriers to getting everyone a COVID-19 vaccine and how neighborhood vaccine clinics may help. So…
Ethics in nursing event scheduled for April 22 in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- Christine Grady, chief of the department of bioethics at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, will give the keynote address “Nursing and Bioethics Intertwined” at the 20th annual Nursing Research on the Green hosted…
April's Top Notch Teacher: Onalaska High School's John Reimler
Theater is one Onalaska English teacher’s passion. The fine arts fell silent for much of 2020 after events were canceled. He remains motivated to prepare kids for life’s stage.
Western Technical College offering virtual exploration programs
LA CROSSE, Wis (WKBT) - A series of virtual programs are being used to explore different academic studies. Western Technical College staff will be presenting information on academic programs…
'Protecting Your Online Footprint' virtual event
LA CROSSE, Wis (WKBT) - As Child Abuse Prevention Month continues, there are more events to help educate and protect ourselves and our youth. The Coulee Region Child Abuse Prevention…
Families upset over teacher realignment at WSU kids' center
Families upset over teacher realignment at WSU kids' center
UW System planning to expand its online learning platform targeting adults
UW System planning to expand its online learning platform targeting adults
UW-Eau Claire announces two 'wellness days' for students
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WKBT) -- The University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire announced Thursday that it will give students two "Wellness Days" to help them manage stress as…
UW regent committee erases excess credit surcharge
MENOMONIE, Wis. (AP) — A University of Wisconsin System regents subcommittee signed off Thursday on a plan to eliminate a surcharge for most system students who accumulate too many credits. The regents established a policy in 2002 that imposes a…
