Minn. poultry sales, exhibits temporarily banned due to bird flu
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota animal health officials are imposing a ban on all poultry sales and exhibitions through the month of April after the presence of bird flu was found in the state. The ban, which includes poultry…
Panel discussion held in La Crosse focuses on women in Wisconsin's workforce
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - In recognition of Women's History Month, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and…
Dunkin' Donuts could come to North Side of La Crosse
LA CROSSE, (WKBT) -- A Dunkin' Donuts could be moving into the old Checkers location on La Crosse's North Side. TMART, a local Dunkin' franchisee, is…
The MOB Stop in Holmen to close April 16
HOLMEN (WKBT) -- The MOB Stop announced this week that it will close its doors April 16. The restaurant advertises as The Coulee Region's oldest Chicago-style hotdog stand; however, the restaurant posted on Facebook that the owner has a new…
Dairyland exploring nuclear energy in NuScale agreement
LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — A La Crosse-based energy company is exploring the possibility of adding nuclear energy back into its mix of power sources. Dairyland Power Cooperative has entered into an agreement with NuScale Power based in Portland, Oregon…
Evers, four other governors, urge Congress to suspend federal gas tax
Rogelio V. Solis – staff, APA customer pumps gasoline into his car at a Sam’s Club fuel island in Gulfport, Miss., Feb. 19, 2022. The average price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. hits a record $4.17 on Tuesday, March 8, as the country prepares to ban Russian oil imports.MADISON, Wis. — Governor Evers asked Congress to suspend…
News 8 parent company launches programs to attract new journalists
MADISON, Wis. (MMM) – Morgan Murphy Media is launching two company-wide efforts designed to better attract and grow high-quality journalists and station leaders. Journalism 365 is a comprehensive development program for early-stage journalists to get on-the-job training and personal development…
La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce holds 154th Annual Meeting
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Local business leaders gathered Monday night for the 154th Annual Meeting for the La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce.…
Spectrum waiving charges for calls, texts to Ukraine
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Spectrum announced Thursday that it will waive charges for all calls to Ukraine for Spectrum Voice and Spectrum Mobile customers throughout the month of March. It has also included standard text messages to Ukraine for no…
La Crosse's LADCO marks 50 years
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - LADCO is marking 50 years of the organization's annual meeting. Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca served as the keynote speaker for the event…
Target boosts its starting pay for some jobs to $24 an hour
The changes come as more retailers and restaurant chains have moved to a $15 an hour minimum rate.
Wisconsin Assembly targets food delivery services
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly has passed a bipartisan proposal that would make it easier for restaurants to stop delivery services from adding them to their apps without their permission. The bill approved Wednesday would require those delivery…
Businesses connect to future employees at UW-La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Local businesses are connecting with potential future employees at UW-La Crosse. The annual 'Take an Eagle to Breakfast' event took place Wednesday morning.…
Home prices up across Wisconsin
WISCONSIN (WKBT) - Home prices are up across Wisconsin as the number of homes on the market is down. That's according to the Wisconsin Realtors Association. Home prices are up 10…
Applications open for Wisconsin workforce grants
WISCONSIN (WKBT) - Applications are open for the latest round of Workforce Innovation Grants in Wisconsin. As much as $40.5 million dollars in grants will be distributed to meet local workforce…
US suspends avocado imports from Mexico after threat to US inspector
The United States has suspended avocado imports from Mexico's western state of Michoacan after…
