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.
Onalaska, Holmen families prepare for students to go back to virtual learning
LA CROSSE COUNTY, Wis. (WKBT)-- After only a few days of in-person learning, the Onalaska and Holmen school districts decided to revert back entirely to virtual learning. The sudden change set to go into effect this coming Monday is frustrating,…
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…
La Crosse business owners launch 'Get On Living Safely' campaign
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — It's no secret that small local businesses have been struggling through the pandemic. And now, small businesses in the La Crosse…
New drive in medical building in La Crosse busy during first week
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - A little more than a week after it opened, a drive-thru lab and COVID-19 testing site is staying busy.…
$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…
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…
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…
Eau Claire County reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WKBT) -- Eau Claire reported four additional COVID-19 deaths Thursday, bringing the total to 16. No additional information was available on the deceased patients due to privacy laws. The county reported an additional 125 cases, bringing its…
Watch Live: DHS health experts talk COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) -- Wisconsin Department of Health Services officials will give an update on how the state is coping with COVID-19 at 1:30 p.m. Watch it live on the News 8 Now Facebook page. Speakers include: Deputy Secretary Julie…
Watch Live: Wisconsin Elections Commission update for next week's election
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) -- Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator Meagan Wolfe will update the state on preparations for the election next Tuesday. The event begins at 1 p.m. Watch it live on the News 8 Now Facebook page.
Four come forward to accuse Cashton man of child sexual assault
SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) -- Four additional victims have come forward after a Cashton man was charged with multiple offenses of raping a child, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said Thursday. Jerome Leuck, 74, was arrested Oct. 14 and charged with…
