32nd Senate District candidates share views on reopening Wisconsin
As election day narrows in an important issue looms over the heads of 32nd Senate District candidates Brad Pfaff and Dan Kapanke - reopening Wisconsin.
La Crosse area high school students host a drive-thru raffle to help local food pantries
ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) - Local high school students in Interact Clubs are helping fight hunger in the Coulee Region. The Rotary youth service groups hosted…
COVID-19 surge prompts Wisconsin to open 71 more free COVID-19 testing sites
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin will open scores of additional free COVID-19 testing sites to help deal with the state’s surge in coronavirus cases. Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday that the state's health department will use federal coronavirus relief dollars…
City of La Crosse testing 130 private wells near airport for possible contamination
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — The city of La Crosse is testing up to 130 private wells — at the city’s expense —…
Mayo Clinic Health System leader says staff is feeling burnout, but remains committed to patients
With 110 new COVID cases in La Crosse County Thursday, hospital professionals are stressed with COVID-19.
$4.1 million referendum on ballot for Blair-Taylor
BLAIR, Wis. (WKBT) - A $4.1 million dollar referendum is on the ballot for voters in the Blair-Taylor School District. Money from the referendum would be used to add…
Wisconsin election officials confident that voters will be able to safely cast ballots
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) - Election officials in Wisconsin are making sure that everyone can cast their ballots safely. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul…
Governor: 400 Wisconsin National Guard troops to work polls
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says about 400 National Guard troops will be activated to plug any shortages at polls on Election Day, as…
Kickapoo Valley educator awarded Administrator of the Year Award
LA FARGE, Wis. (WKBT) — Meaghan Gustafson was awarded the Administrator of the Year Award for her integral part in the creation of the Kickapoo Valley Forest School. The Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education (WAEE), an action-oriented community that celebrates…
Tomah Health Foundation donates to food pantry
TOMAH, Wis. (WKBT) -- Tomah’s Neighbor for Neighbor Food Pantry is experiencing a growth spurt during trying times. That is why Pantry executive director Doug Staller says donations from groups like the Tomah Health Community Foundation are so valuable. Representatives of…
ALDI to open first Winona store in November
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) -- ALDIwill open its first Winona store at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, the grocer announced Thursday. The store, located at 1443 Service Drive, will offer curbside grocery pickup beginning in Nov. 25. The store will be…
DHS: La Crosse sees 110 new COVID-19 cases, additional testing available statewide
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- La Crosse County reported 110 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday, bringing the total to 4,366, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The county reported an additional 207 negative tests since Wednesday and no…
