Governor Evers announces $32 million for COVID-19 testing at UW campuses
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) - Today, Governor Evers announced more than $32 million in financial assistance to the University of Wisconsin (UW) System and the University…
La Crosse schools aim to close education gaps, dealing with racial and economic barriers children face
Community leaders are trying to close the education gap for students.
G-E-T District reveals plan for fall school year
GALESVILLE, Wis. (WKBT) --Schools are continuing to roll out their plans for the fall. The Galesville, Ettrick, Trempealeau School District released plans for their elementary, middle and high schools. "We want to give as many kids the chance to be…
Another local school district reveals plans for the fall
GALESVILLE, Wis. (WKBT) -- Schools are continuing to roll out their plans for the fall. The Galesville, Ettrick, Trempealeau School District released plans for their elementary, middle and high schools. Precautions like moving desks for social distancing, designating specific walking…
Viterbo University drops ACT, SAT requirement for first-year students
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Viterbo University won't be requiring ACT or SAT test scores for first-year students applying for admission in 2021 and 2022. The new…
UW System enlists online behavioral health tool with self-help programs
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) —The University of Wisconsin System has unveiled a new online behavioral health tool — SilverCloud — that offers self-guided programs for anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia and resilience. The free tool, launched Monday, is available to faculty, staff…
Evers disputes Republican suspicion he's plotting to shut down schools
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers says he has no secret plans to ban in-person instruction for Wisconsin's K-12 students this fall. Republican lawmakers are fretting that Evers is plotting to order schools to close and offer only online…
Tomah school continues teaching students in person
TOMAH, Wis. (WKBT) – Lemonweir Elementary, in Tomah is setting the example for in-person classes for school districts across our region. The elementary school opened mid-June, and students returned to…
Aquinas Catholic Schools announce 2020-21 reopening plan
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Aquinas Catholic Schools released its 2020-21 school year reopening plan Monday, August 3. For grades PreK-6, students will attend in-person learning five days a…
Fire crews respond to fire near LP tank at Melrose-Mindoro High School
MELROSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The Melrose Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire call at 5:31 a.m. Tuesday, August 4 near Melrose-Mindoro High School. Fire crews found large flames near the 18,000 gallon LP tank next to the school…
Nearly 20 percent of La Crosse district students enrolled in virtual academy
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Almost 1,200 students in the La Crosse School District — nearly 20 percent of the student body — have…
College technology leaders bracing for virtual fall semester
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The status quo of education is gone and the fall semester will look brand new for students. Two local colleges are getting set…
WSU postpones Homecoming until spring, but athletic events still set
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) — Winona State University has postponed homecoming until spring because of continuing uncertainty about the COVID-19 pandemic, although athletic events planned for the weekend of Oct. 8-11 still are scheduled. "We understand this postponement represents a significant…
School supplies for the new normal
How did at-home learning go for your family last year? Not so great? Yeah, well it’s about to start all over again for lots of people! Families are gearing up…
Local 'hands-on' charter school gets creative with their plans for virtual school in fall
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – A charter middle school in La Crosse that basis much of its learning on hands-on experience is having…
