Wisconsin DOT waiving test requirement for potential bus drivers, could provide boost to local districts in need of drivers
Wisconsin DOT waiving test requirement for potential bus drivers, could provide boost to local districts
Illene's magic school bus: Seneca school bus driver retires after 55 years of service
It’s hard enough to find bus drivers let alone keep one for half a century. A Seneca bus driver called it a career after more than 50 years. Illene Olson pioneered a new generation of rural Wisconsin drivers.
UW regents to consider final recommendation for president
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin System leaders are close to announcing their pick for system president. The Board of Regents is slated to meet Friday afternoon to make their choice between UW-Eau Claire Chancellor James Schmidt and business…
$2.2 million bequest from estate of two longtime employees is largest in UWL history
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — A $2.2 million donation to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Foundation announced Wednesday is the largest gift in UWL’s history, according to the school. The contribution from the late Bill and Yvonne Hyde’s estate was the…
La Crosse area schools plan to keep high-risk sports and activities going
La Crosse area schools plan to keep high-risk sports and activities
Wisconsin DMV puts temporary waiver in place to get help get more school bus drivers
WISCONSIN (WKBT) - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles is implementing a temporary waiver. The hope is to…
La Crosse schools, Riteway recommend app as solution for transportation delays
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The School District of La Crosse sent out a notice to families Tuesday warning that Go Riteway -- which provides busing services for the district -- has a driver shortage causing delays in service and recommending…
UWL, Western partner to provide learning materials for Afghan students at Fort McCoy
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — UW-La Crosse and Western Technical College are providing learning materials for Afghan evacuees staying at Fort McCoy. A…
Viterbo celebrates legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Viterbo University held its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration Monday night. The event featured award recognitions for community leadership and musical performances.…
UW-La Crosse receives nearly $500,000 donation for fresh water research vessel
Researchers at UW-La Crosse have a unique opportunity to study the country’s largest river. Thanks to a nearly $500,000 donation, UWL will get a new water vessel designed for this research.
UW-Eau Claire chancellor, former Winona State VP, named finalist for system president
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) - One of the two finalists in the UW System president search has ties to our area. James Schmidt is the chancellor…
Western Technical College spring term enrollment up nearly five percent from 2021
Western Technical College spring term enrollment up nearly five percent from 2021
Western sees 4% spring enrollment increase
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Western Technical College is seeing more students this spring than last year. Western said Thursday that it has a 4.6% increase in enrollment for the 2022 Spring Term compared to the 2021 Spring Term. They have…
16 projects to finish, retirement ‘not in the cards’ as Tommy Thompson finishes UW tenure
MADISON, Wis. — As the University of Wisconsin System’s interim president Tommy Thompson prepares to step down, Thompson tells News 3 Now that his plans for the future include anything but retirement. With a storied political career spanning four terms as Wisconsin’s governor ending in 2001, followed by a stint under George W. Bush as Secretary of the U.S. Health…
Biden redoubling focus on testing amid shortages, confusion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is redoubling its efforts to expand supply and accessibility of COVID-19 testing as it faces mounting criticism over long lines and supply shortages for testing nationwide and confusion about when to get tested amid the omicron surge.
Logan Middle again cancels in-person classes Wednesday, Thursday because of staff shortages
LA CROSSE (WKBT) --- Inadequate staffing resulting from COVID-19 absences has prompted Logan Middle School in La Crosse to cancel in-person classes for the…
