Local neighborhood makes one man's birthday extra special
With public gatherings out of the question, people are finding unique ways to celebrate big milestones.
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COVID-19 prompts Wisconsin DNR to suspend burning permits
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has suspended all burning permits until further notice because of the COVID-19 Safer at Home order in the state, according to the La Crosse Fire Department. The ban does…
Girl Scouts learning extra lessons in business
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - One of the sweet treats of spring felt the impact from social distancing. Girl Scout cookie sales were slated to end last weekend. And…
Fundraiser to support Western Technical College community
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - A fundraiser is helping Western Technical College students during the coronavirus pandemic. Western's Foundation is seeking donations for the college's emergency fund. The fund…
La Crosse Fire Department maintaining social isolating while protecting the community
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - The La Crosse Fire Department is dealing with the impact of the coronavirus. Staff are isolating from one another to…
WATCH LIVE at 4:30 p.m.: National Coronavirus Task Force Update
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WATCH LIVE: President Trump is expected to sign CARES
Important information for those sheltering in place: Coronavirus: Your Local HQ - Click here for more information about your community Finding the Helpers Community Guide for Take-out or Delivery Business closings/changes in services Community Events canceled/postponed Live-stream music entertainment…
Festival Foods donates $200,000 to United Way organizations throughout Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WKBT) - Skogen's Festival Foods is donating $200,000 to United Way organizations throughout Wisconsin. “These are unprecedented times, so we don’t know where the greatest needs will be as we navigate the impacts of Covid-19,” said Mark…
Xcel Energy donates protective face masks to local emergency management teams
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WKBT) - Xcel Energy is donating 20,000 protective surgical masks to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic in western Wisconsin. “Xcel Energy is committed to our communities and doing our part to keep the places where we live…
WATCH LIVE at 2:30 p.m.: La Crosse County Health Department COVID-19 Update 3/27
Important information for those sheltering in place: Coronavirus: Your Local HQ - Click here for more information about your community Finding the Helpers Community Guide for Take-out or Delivery Business closings/changes in services Community Events canceled/postponed Live-stream music entertainment for…
2 more in Iowa die of coronavirus; total cases rise to 235
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa public health officials data shows the state is experiencing a surge in new positive cases of coronavirus with 56 new cases noted Friday and two additional deaths. A statement from Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds…
The Latest: Evers orders end to evictions, foreclosures
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak in Wisconsin (all times local): 1:20 p.m. Gov. Tony Evers on Friday ordered the temporary suspension of all evictions and foreclosures due to the COVID-19 pandemic to help people suffering…
Dry & Pleasant This Afternoon, Rain Develops Tonight
Friday's Forecast High: 57F / Tonight's Low: 45F... It's going to be a pleasant Friday afternoon with a mix of clouds and sun... and highs in the 50s. Cloudy tonight with rain…
WATCH LIVE AT 1:30 p.m.: State Officials hold News Conference on COVID-19 3/27
Governor Tony Evers will be joined by experts with the Department of Health Services and his Chief Legal Counsel to answer questions about our response to COVID-19 in Wisconsin and additional steps people can take to avoid illness. Important information…
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Wisconsin governor calls on state Legislature to amend April election rules during pandemic
Gov. Tony Evers called on the state Legislature on Friday to meet and pass a measure that would send an absentee ballot to every registered voter in the state, allow absentee ballots to be postmarked the day of the election…
House passes $2.2T rescue package, rushes it to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has approved a $2.2 trillion rescue package, rushing it to President Donald Trump for his signature. The measure tosses a life preserver to a U.S. economy and health care system left flailing by the coronavirus…
