Best Cars for Teens Under $20,000
Looking for a car for your teenage driver? For the first time ever, Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - IIHS are teaming up to recommend safe,…
Kwik Trip to acquire Stop-N-Go Convenience Centers
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Kwik Trip, Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire Stop-N-Go Convenience Centers. Based in Madison, family-owned Stop-N-Go operates 36 convenience stores in southern Wisconsin…
Target to close on Thanksgiving, ending Black Friday kickoff
NEW YORK (AP) — Target is joining Walmart in closing its stores on Thanksgiving Day, ending a decade-long tradition of jump-starting Black Friday sales. The move, announced Monday, comes as stores are rethinking the Black Friday in-store doorbusters as they…
An allergy warning and food labels
If you or a loved one has a food intolerance or allergy, you should pay attention to this story. The Food and Drug Administration is temporarily allowing manufacturers of packaged…
How to get more financial aid if you need it
The coronavirus pandemic began at a time when many students and their parents were finalizing college plans. As schools decide what the fall semester will look like, it’s crucial to make sure college choices are still financially feasible. Consumer Reports…
Get creative with your grilling
Grilling doesn’t have to mean burgers or hot dogs on repeat. Consumer Reports shares some fresh ideas to inspire you this grilling season and some tips on buying the right grill.…
Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Representative Ron Kind talk "Build Back Better"
As the 2020 election heats up... the presidential candidate surrogates are on the campaign trail here. Vice President Mike Pence is expected in Onalaska tomorrow.…
JC Penney cuts 1,000 jobs as chain shrinks
JC Penney is cutting about 1,000 jobs. The retailer said Wednesday that the jobs to be eliminated will include corporate, field management and international positions. Penney filed for bankruptcy protection in May. As part of its bankruptcy reorganization, Penney has…
US consumer spending up 8.2%, partly erasing record plunge
WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers increased their spending by a record 8.2% in May, partly erasing record plunges the previous two months, against the backdrop of an economy that’s likely shrinking by its steepest pace on record this quarter. Last…
La Crosse Mayor releases 2021-2025 Capital improvement budget plan
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - La Crosse Mayor Tim Kabat released the proposed 2021-2025 City of La Crosse capital improvement budget plan today. According to the release,…
Minnesota grants available for small businesses affected by COVID-19
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) - A new Minnesota state grant program will provide up to $10,000 to Winona-area businesses impacted by COVID-19. Applications are now open for the Small Business Relief Grants Program for businesses that can demonstrate hardship created by…
