Rusk County voters fail $32M advisory jail referendum

RUSK COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - After Tuesday’s midterm election, Rusk County voters said the price tag of a new jail was too much. On Tuesday, a $32 million advisory jail construction referendum failed with 81.4% of voters saying “No.”. This is a non-binding referendum so county board members...

Introducing the Care Ledger: Search central Wisconsin assisted living inspection records

A free new Wausau Pilot & Review tool lets families search every state inspection of central Wisconsin assisted living facilities since 2023, including records the state no longer shows. Wausau Pilot & Review designed the Care Ledger to make those public records easier for the community to find and use....

WisDOT seeks public input on plans to rebuild 5 miles of US 53 in La Crosse County

Freedom Honor Flight discontinues Veterans Day Breakfast

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Freedom Honor Flight announced on Thursday that they will be discontinuing the Veterans Day Breakfast hosted with the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Intercollegiate Athletics Department, according to a release .

Wisconsin Has 6 Old Taverns Where The Booths And Bar Date Back Over A Century

Wisconsin has a tavern on nearly every corner, but only a few can say their wooden bars and booths have been around for more than 100 years. These six spots stretch from a tiny Mississippi River town to busy Milwaukee neighborhoods, and each one still opens its doors for regulars and road trippers.

Gas prices fall in Wisconsin and La Crosse County

LA CROSSE COUNTY, Wis. (WKBT) -- Gas prices have dropped since the midterm elections, with regular unleaded averaging $4.10 per gallon in Wisconsin and $3.98 in La Crosse County.

New Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing opens Friday

LANSING, Iowa (WKBT) — The new Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing will open to the public Friday, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m., according to the Iowa and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation.

Garcia: Dems ready to subpoena Blanche

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Committee recommends just one of two La Crosse city administrator plans

La Crosse’s city council still is being asked to consider two plans for creating a city administrator. The city’s Judiciary and Administrative Committee looked at the proposals Wednesday, recommending one by a 5-2 vote and the other didn’t pass committee by a 2-5 vote. The full city...

'It's not adding clarity': Viroqua special council meeting blocked as council fails to meet quorum

VIROQUA, Wis. (WKBT) — A special Viroqua City Council meeting called by Mayor Krista Browne was canceled after the council failed to secure enough members to meet quorum requirements.

77% of La Crosse County registered voters cast ballots

LA CROSSE COUNTY, Wis. (WKBT) -- About 77% of registered voters in La Crosse County cast ballots in the election, roughly 3 percentage points below the county’s turnout in the previous midterm elections.

Sheriff’s races appear on Tuesday’s ballots

Three county sheriff’s races went before voters on Tuesday. The most notable one was in Monroe County where Mike Krause won against current Sheriff Wes Revels, who was running as a write-in candidate. Revels’ endorsed candidate Chris Weaver lost to Krause in the August primary, prompting the sheriff to...

Election results: Voters decide on newcomers, support school funding

Tuesday’s election results are in, and residents will have new representatives in Southeast Minnesota in the state House and Senate as well as the U.S. House. Voters also narrowly selected John Hazelton as the new Winona County sheriff, and there will be new faces on the Winona City Council. Voters also approved local and state school funding ballot questions.

Gas prices fall in Wisconsin and La Crosse County

LA CROSSE COUNTY, Wis. (WKBT) -- Gas prices have dropped since the midterm elections, with regular unleaded averaging $4.10 per gallon in Wisconsin and $3.98 in La Crosse County.

Superintendent of La Crosse Public Schools named 2027 Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators named Dr. Aaron Engel, Superintendent of the La Crosse Public Schools, as the 2027 Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year. According to a press release from the La Crosse School District, Dr. Engel is being recognized for his exceptional...

La Crosse commission advances plans for former library and Girl Scouts building

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The La Crosse City Plan Commission voted today to advance plans for two city-owned buildings.

77% of La Crosse County registered voters cast ballots

LA CROSSE COUNTY, Wis. (WKBT) -- About 77% of registered voters in La Crosse County cast ballots in the election, roughly 3 percentage points below the county’s turnout in the previous midterm elections.

Commissioners approve infrastructure resolutions, discuss transmission line opposition

The Houston County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday for a regular session to approve infrastructure resolutions, review local road updates and discuss ongoing opposition to a proposed high-voltage transmission line. The board turned its attention to local infrastructure and approved Resolution 26-30. This resolution officially registers the board’s support for a proposed Main Street reconstruction project within the city of La Crescent. The project is designed to improve the physical connection between the downtown commercial area and the corridor at County Road 29 and Elm Street. During the review of the resolution, a board member questioned the scope of the infrastructure, asking, “So is this for a sidewalk or something other?” Engineer Brian Pogodzinski said the project includes a planned 8- to 10-foot-wide walking and biking path along the south side of Main Street. Pogodzinski further noted that most of the work falls within the established city right-of-way, though county approval was specifically required for the connection where it enters County Road 29 ROW. The county’s formal support is intended to assist the city as it pursues grant funding for a safer, more accessible connection for pedestrians and cyclists. The commissioners also passed Resolution 26-31, which supports a separate application

Shuttered sand mine to reawaken as championship golf course

WHITEHALL – The Whitehall Sands golf course is just starting to take shape about halfway between Eau Claire and La Crosse. Its exact location is a little out of the ordinary: a hollowed-out pit left behind by what was once one of the state’s largest frac sand mines.