October's Top Notch Teacher: Tomah's Amy King leads by example building relationships
A Tomah teacher believes students can make a difference before they graduate. Her teaching style produces praise from her students who say they are learning how to become better people.
Northwestern names UW-Madison chancellor as next president
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Chancellor Rebecca Blank is leaving the University of Wisconsin-Madison to become the first female president of Northwestern University, the suburban Chicago school announced Monday.
Parent sues school district after child contracts COVID-19
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — A parent has sued a southeastern Wisconsin school district after her son contracted COVID-19 from a classmate. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Shannon Jensen filed the lawsuit in federal court against the Waukesha School District…
Five apply for Sparta School Board seat vacated when Solberg resigned under mask pressure
SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) --- The Sparta Area School District, roiled with arguments over a mask mandate for students that contributed to the resignation of a school board member, received five applications for that vacant seat. Applications were received from the…
Packers legend helps students learn video production
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — The inventor of the Lambeau Leap is jumping in to help kids get into video production. LeRoy Butler unveiled his “Game Night Productions” program in Wisconsin Dells Thursday. The non-profit aims to bring communities together through athletics, and launch a professionally produced show that teaches students to utilize unique passions and gifts. “What we’re basically trying…
'Operation Next' to help military members learn new career paths at Western Technical College
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - New educational opportunities will help military members prepare in and out of the classroom for new careers.…
UW-La Crosse gathers toys for Afghan children at Fort McCoy
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse collected about 400 toys for Afghan children staying at Fort McCoy, distributing them to the refugees through Catholic Charities. The campus-wide effort -- started by UW-L math professor Susan Kelly --…
'It’s been an incredible challenge': Food supply chain issues strain Holmen, Western meal programs
School meal programs are feeling the pinch of supply shortages. Nutrition staff in Holmen say they're struggling to keep certain foods on the menu.
Flush with COVID-19 aid, schools steer funding to sports
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — One Wisconsin school district built a new football field. In Iowa, a high school weight room is getting a renovation. Another in Kentucky is replacing two outdoor tracks — all funded by the billions of dollars in federal pandemic relief Congress sent to schools this year.
La Crosse students mark Walk to School Day
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Some students in La Crosse are getting some extra use of their shoes heading to school. The School District of La Crosse joined…
Troubled student loan forgiveness program gets an overhaul
The Biden administration is temporarily relaxing the rules for a student loan forgiveness program that has been criticized for its notoriously complex requirements — a change that could offer debt relief to thousands of teachers, social workers, military members and other public servants.
Western Technical College cuts ribbon for new training center in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - A new apprenticeship center will help students at Western Technical College prepare for their future. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was…
Sparta man cited for spraying school board crowd with hose
SPARTA (WKBT) -- A Sparta man was cited for disorderly conduct after spraying the crowd with a hose during a Sparta Area School District Board of Education meeting earlier this week. Kelly Anderson was escorted out of the meeting and…
Board meeting chaos: Sparta school board president reacts to hostile meeting environments
Board meeting chaos: Sparta school board member reacts to hostile meeting environments
UPDATE- West Salem police say an investigation into a threat at the high school was found to be unsubstantiated
UPDATE- West Salem Police say an investigation into a threat at the high school was found to be unsubstantiated. The police department and superintendent released a joint statement late Thursday night. It says police spoke to the persons of…
Afghan refugees at Fort McCoy thrust into adjusting to things they've never seen, soldier says
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) --- Lt. Col. Erik Archer tells the story of an orphaned 10-year-old girl he met during one of his two tours in Afghanistan to illustrate the vast adjustments Afghan refugees are experiencing at Fort McCoy, Wis.,…
