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La Crosse "Let's Go Fishing" event begins August 22, 2020
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – The La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department’s “Let’s Go Fishing” event begins this weekend, August 22. This free family fishing event will be held at the Pettibone Park Lagoon Shelter Saturday and Sunday, August 22-23 and August 29-30. Families can sign up for one of two sessions. The first session runs from 9 to... → Read More
COVID-19 Antibody Testing to become part of Versiti's standard testing for all donations
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WKBT) – To meet the need for convalescent plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients, Versiti will now perform a screening test for COVID-19 antibodies on all successful donations. “Versiti is very happy to announce that we have begun testing our donors for COVID-19 antibodies as of Monday, August 17,” says Thomas Abshire, M.D., Versiti’s Chief Medical Officer. “It is... → Read More
Black River Memorial Hospital employee receives Ambassador Award
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) – An employee at Black River Memorial Hospital (BRMH) received an award from the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative. Dan Henderson, the BRMH Emergency Management Coordinator was given the Rural Wisconsin Health Ambassador Award, recognizing the significant contributions he has made to rural health. BRMH CEO, Mary Beth White-Jacobs said, “With his dedication to BRMH… → Read More
3 Hixon Forest Trails to temporarily close
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – Three Hixon Forest trails will be closed beginning tonight, August 19, at 11 p.m. The Bicentennial, Log Loop and Aspen Trails will be closed until August 21 at 11 p.m. to allow Northern Natural Gas to perform tree and brush management along its transmission pipeline. → Read More
La Crosse County shares weekly COVID-19 snapshot
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – The La Crosse County Health Department shared its new weekly COVID-19 data snapshot Monday, August 17. Trends they are reporting this week coming from interviews conducted so far include: 48% of cases were a close contact of a previous case 12 cases reported attending a large gathering within the last 2 weeks. 25 cases were... → Read More
La Crosse County reports 9 new cases of COVID-19
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – The La Crosse County Health Department is reporting 9 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 Friday, August 14. The county has 957 total cases, with 836 of those considered recovered (87%), 6 know to be currently hospitalized, and one death in La Crosse County due to the virus. Today’s case demographics are as follows: 20 to... → Read More
Maintenance employee at School District of Holmen receives award
Chad BrandauMADISON, Wis. (WKBT) – A School District of Holmen Maintenance employee received an award for making a difference in Holmen schools, community, and maintenance profession. Chad Brandau, Custodian/Maintenance at the School District of Holmen, has been named the 2020 Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) Custodian/Maintenance Professional of the Year. The award… → Read More
La Crosse Area YMCA now accepting reservations 3 days in advance
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – La Crosse Area Family YMCA members can now register to use the facility three days in advance, beginning today, August 14. Reservations will open at 7 p.m. Friday, August 14 for us of the facility on Monday, August 17. The change is due to the lack of staffing and delays with the reservation software during... → Read More
La Crosse County reports new 9 cases of COVID-19
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – The La Crosse County Health Department is reporting 9 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, August 13. The county has 948 total cases, with 819 of those considered recovered (86%), 6 are known to be currently hospitalized, and there has been one death in La Crosse County due to the virus. Today’s case demographics are... → Read More
Crawford County to hold community drive-through COVID-19 testing site
SENECA, Wis. (WKBT) – The Crawford County Public Health Department, Emergency Management and the Wisconsin National Guard are hosting a drive thru COVID-19 testing site on Friday, August 14. The event will be held at the Seneca Town Hall at 21041 Town Hall Road from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All Crawford County residents are welcome as well as individuals... → Read More
La Crosse County announces more COVID-19 testing sites
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WBKT) – The La Crosse County Health Department and the Wisconsin National Guard have scheduled three more COVID-19 testing sites for August. Testing will be held at the Health and Human Services Building parking lot, 300 4th Street North, La Crosse, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on August 17, 24, and 31. (August 24 and 31... → Read More
Grants available for Winona businesses, renters, homeowners during COVID-19 pandemic
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) – Emergency Assistance Grant programs are available to assist Winona County businesses, renters, and homeowners experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing & Redevelopment Authority (SEMMCHRA) and Winona Volunteer Services launched the programs for businesses with fewer than 25 employees, and make less than $1… → Read More
Sparta resident, 6 others to split Badger 5 Jackpot
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) – A Sparta resident is one of seven winners to match all Badger 5 numbers, the second time in Lottery history. On Friday, August 7, the Badger 5 jackpot of $248,000 was split among seven different winning tickets, tying a record set in 2016. Each winner will take home $35,428 for correctly matching all five numbers. The Badger... → Read More
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 and Sparta hospital locations. Other visitor restrictions remain in place including having one designated visitor in the hospital. The single... → Read More
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 and one death in La Crosse County. The Saturday case demographics are as follows: 10 to 14-year-old: 1 Female 15... → Read More
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 the process until tomorrow. The statue has long been controversial with many calls for its removal over the years. There... → Read More
Artspire's Virtual Art Fair & Sale is live
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – The Artspire Virtual Art Fair & Sale is now live. The Pump House Regional Arts Center’s event turned virtual after the in-person June event was canceled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. “The virtual art fair is a way to highlight and celebrate our regional artists,” said Shannon Given, Artspire Event Coordinator. “View their pieces, read... → Read More
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 a 53.28 kW solar system on the roof of their office and the ReStore building in La Crosse. “We strongly believe in reducing energy waste and structuring our programs in ways to maximize energy... → Read More
La Crosse County reports 12 new positive cases of COVID-19
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – La Crosse County Health Department is reporting 12 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 Friday, August 7. The county has 889 total cases, with 735 considered recovered (83%), 5 known to be hospitalized and one death in La Crosse County. Today’s case demographics are as follows: 10 to 14-year-old: 1 Female 15 to 19-year-olds: 1 Male,... → Read More
Winona's "Every Child's Dream" all-inclusive playground is now open
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) – The “Every Child’s Dream” all-inclusive playground project is complete. The Lions Clubs in the City of Winona raised the funding needed for the park, as Winona did not have an accessible playground for children who are physically or mentally challenged, according to a post on the Winona Park & Recreation’s Facebook page. Webber Rec. Design provided... → Read More