Winona State looks to the fall semester
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) - Winona State is planning to welcome students back to campus for the fall semester. Courses will be offered in a mix of in-person and online…
Local economy feels impact of WIAA State Track and Field absence
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - For the first time since 1989, the WIAA State Track and Field Championships are not being held in La Crosse.…
Salvation Army of La Crosse County honors local heroes during National Donut Day
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The Salvation Army of La Crosse County is making their way around the area to show their support…
Police Report: La Crosse Mayor's wife instigator in pepper spray incident
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Records from the La Crosse Police Department show new details about why the mayor's wife was pepper-sprayed during a march last weekend. News 8 Now obtained the police report through an open records request, which…
Minnesota to reopen indoor dining, gyms, entertainment venues gradually
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WKBT) - Governor Tim Walz today announced Phase III of the Stay Safe MN plan, including a cautious and safe re-opening of indoor dining, gyms, and entertainment venues beginning Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Customers and employees will…
MN Governor, City of Minneapolis agree on changes to policing policies
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WKBT) - Today, Governor Tim Walz, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, and Minnesota Department of Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Lucero announced the next steps in the civil rights investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), following the death…
MN Governor Walz announces next steps in response to COVID-19
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WKBT) - Governor Walz will announce the next steps in the state's response to COVID-19.
Minneapolis to ban police chokeholds in wake of Floyd death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Negotiators for the city of Minneapolis have agreed with the state to ban the use of chokeholds by police and to require police to report and intervene anytime they see an unauthorized use of force by another…
Mauston demonstration scheduled for June 7
MAUSTON, Wis. (WKBT) - An group is organizing a demonstration this weekend in Mauston regarding the death of George Floyd. According to a post on the Mauston Police Department Facebook page, the event will start at Riverside Park in Mauston…
US unemployment drops unexpectedly to a still-high 13.3%
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% , still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers. The government said…
Cadott Country Music Festival postponed to 2021
CADOTT, Wis. (WKBT)--Although initially postponed to August, organizers announced Friday that The Cadott Country Music Festival has been postponed to 2021. The event's new date is June 24th to…
One dead in collision between tractor and pickup truck in Juneau County
MAUSTON, Wis. (WKBT)--One individual was pronounced dead following a crash on STH 33 near Bass Rd. According to a press release from the Juneau County Sheriff's Office, the individual attempted to pass two tractors that were westbound, and stuck the…
Youth Outdoor Fest Canceled in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)--La Crosse Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department have announced the cancellation of the 12th Annual Youth Outdoor Fest due to COVID-19 concerns. The event was scheduled…
Stocks jump on Wall Street following surprise May job gains
Stocks are climbing early Friday after the government delivered a big positive surprise on the job market. Instead of another month of slashing jobs, employers added to their payrolls last month. The report gave another shot of adrenaline to Wall…
Father arrested in deaths of children, ages 3 and 5
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WLUK-TV) — The father of two young children found dead in Kaukauna in February has been arrested in their deaths. Police say Matthew Beyer, of Manitowoc, is in custody on possible charges of two counts of first-degree intentional…
