Coronavirus shoots down milk prices, hurting local farmers
WESTBY, Wis. (WKBT)--Like clockwork, a milk truck makes its usual stop at Darin Von Ruden's diary farm. But in farms across the state, these trucks may not return.…
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Officials say reducing COVID-19 cases depends on community cooperation
Law enforcement in La Crosse and La Crescent are getting complaints about large groups of people showing up in parks.
Stimulus anticipation propels more scams, Wisconsin official warns
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) – Anticipation of stimulus checks of $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for couples and other amounts based on family size and incomes is giving scammers another hook to snag the unsuspecting, according to the Wisconsin Revenue Department. The…
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Mayo shortens hours at all area clinics
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – Mayo Clinic Health System is shortening hours at all of its clinic sites. The changes are in keeping with Gov. Tony Evers’ Safer at Home decree and Mayo’s increasing use telemedicine, the system’s online portal,…
Great Rivers United Way rallies community to thank healthcare workers
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The Great Rivers United Way (GRUW) is encouraging community members to thank healthcare workers. Community members can choose from four different card designs and add a personalized message which will be forwarded by GRUW…
WATCH LIVE at 2:30 p.m.: La Crosse County Health Dept. COVID-19 Update 3/31
Important information for those sheltering in place: Coronavirus: Your Local HQ - Click here for more information about your community Finding the Helpers Community Guide for Take-out or Delivery Business closings/changes in services Community Events canceled/postponed Live-stream music entertainment for…
Police investigating double homicide at UW Arboretum, ask public to avoid area
MADISON, Wis. — Police are investigating a double homicide that happened at the UW Arboretum on Monday night, according to UW Police Department Public Information Officer Marc Lovicott. According to a news release, a jogger came across two individuals lying in…
La Crosse to receive over $500,000 from federal Community Development Block Grant
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKBT) - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced $37,286,321 in new federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for Wisconsin communities to rapidly respond to COVID-19 and the economic and housing impacts caused by it with La Crosse receiving…
Crawford County confirms first positive case of COVID-19
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Wis. (WKBT) - Today Crawford County Public Health confirmed its first positive case of COVID-19 in the county. The case is an individual between the ages…
Winona Little Caesars using money from purchased shirts to assist healthcare facilities
Winona Little Caesars using money from purchased shirts to assist healthcare facilities
Gov. Evers requests Presidential Disaster Declaration in response to COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) - Gov. Evers today sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requesting that the President issue a major disaster declaration for the state of Wisconsin as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The request…
