States scramble to determine whether they can follow Trump's jobless insurance order
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Governors and state labor department officials around the country are scrambling to figure out if it is feasible to implement President Donald Trump’s executive order to extend enhanced unemployment insurance partially for millions of Americans struggling…
WATCH LIVE: School District of Onalaska Board of Education Meeting
ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) - School District of Onalaska Board of Education Meeting will begin shortly.
City seeks ideas for 'Imagine 2040 La Crosse Downtown Plan'
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — The city of La Crosse is seeking public input in formulating the "Imagine 2040 La Crosse Downtown Plan," starting with a “Design Studio” with stations along Main Street Wednesday and Thursday. “We need your input…
Free mask distribution to be held in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - There will be a free mask distribution Tuesday in La Crosse. It will happen at the main shelter in Myrick Park. The…
ALERT: Two children reported missing after vehicle stolen in Bangor
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Authorities are searching for two missing girls from Bangor, Wisconsin. According to a report from the La Crosse County Sherriff's Office, Olivia Striepling, 15, was taking care of Abiline Connot, 8, on Monday when Olivia…
Mayo Clinic Health System announces additional visitor hours
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Mayo Clinic Health System is making changes to its visitor hours. Effective Tuesday, August 11, visiting hours for hospitalized patients will be extended from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day at both La Crosse…
Logan High School COVID-19 testing site results released
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The La Crosse County Health Department released a summary of the August 3 National Guard Testing site at Logan High School. According to a post on the Department's Facebook page, 399 tests were administered with…
La Crosse County reports 23 new cases of COVID-19 over weekend
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The La Crosse County Health Department is reporting 23 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 over the weekend. On Saturday, August 8, the county saw 14 new cases, 903 total, with 4 being hospitalized, 747 recovered…
Removal of Hiawatha statue from Riverside Park postponed
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The Hiawatha statue will not come down today, August 10, due to equipment concerns. Crews began the process of removing the statue early Monday morning, but issues with the crane and cutting torch have postponed…
All UWL Athletic Camps, Clinics canceled through 2020
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The University of La Crosse, Wisconsin has canceled all athletic camps and clinics through December 31, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All…
Reports: Big Ten cancels 2020 football season, formal announcement expected Tuesday
MADISON, Wis. — The Big Ten has canceled its 2020 football season and will try to play the fall season this spring, according to the Detroit Free Press. Sources told the Detroit Free Press a formal announcement is expected on…
La Crosse Area Habitat for Humanity is going solar
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The La Crosse Area Habitat for Humanity is going solar with its "Soak up the Sun" Project. The project will add…
Part of George Street to close for road project
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Effective Tuesday, August 11 at 6 a.m., George Street from Palace Street to Moore Street will be closed to traffic. All vehicles…
Helpful tips to manage social pressures during the pandemic
LA CROSSE, Wis (WKBT) - The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful on the entire country. With no end in immediate sight, many people have been feeling and…
The Children's Museum of La Crosse will be closed until further notice
LA CROSSE, Wis (WKBT) -Some unfortunate news to any science-loving families in the area. The Children's Museum, which has been closed since March 16th,…
