La Crosse judge orders North Side home closed after years of drug complaints

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — A La Crosse County judge signed an order Friday to immediately close a North Side home tied to years of drug complaints.

Downtown Mainstreet shutdown brings change in La Crosse Center concessions

The disbanding of La Crosse’s Downtown Mainstreet, Inc. (DMI), may have a ripple effect on a few local businesses. That includes the La Crosse Center. DMI, which voted this week to disband at the end of the year, has provided concessions at Center events, but that will end on Dec. 1.

Wisconsin Rapids Clerk Jennifer Gossick dies after 8 years of service

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – City Clerk Jennifer Gossick, who has served the city of Wisconsin Rapids since 2018, died Nov. 3 after helping oversee the fall general election earlier that day. Gossick, 63, served in the clerk’s role since December 2018 when she was appointed following the resignation of former clerk Paul Przybelski before she won election to a full term in the nonpartisan role in 2022. She ran unopposed for the seat in April 2026. Gossick died Nov. 3 after completing her duties for the fall general election, according to a post on the city's Facebook page. “We extend our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones and ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” the Facebook post said. The city said in the post that Gossick once again helped ensure the Nov. 3 election was conducted flawlessly, which reflected the dedication, professionalism and commitment Gossick brought to the job every day. "She was a great worker, super detail-oriented, and was passionate about the integrity of elections," Mayor Matt Zacher said to a Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune reporter. Gossick previously worked in real estate with her husband, Lee, according to their profile

WisDOT seeks public input on plans to rebuild 5 miles of US 53 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.

Jenna Jacobson wins 17th Senate District, defeating Howard Marklein

OREGON, Wis. (WMTV) - Democrat Jenna Jacobson won the 17th District State Senate seat, defeating Republican incumbent Howard Marklein, the Associated Press called Tuesday night. Marklein had served the district for 11 years. He is co-chair of the Joint Committee on Finance. The district covers Crawford, Grant, Green, Lafayette and...

Visit The Massive Thrift Store In Wisconsin That Bargain Hunters Are Obsessed With

There are places you visit once and forget, and then there are places that quietly rewire your brain about what shopping is supposed to feel like. The St. Vincent de Paul thrift store in Wisconsin Dells belongs firmly in that second category, and once you’ve been, you’ll completely understand the obsession.

Western Wisconsin school districts face budget gaps after voters reject funding referendums

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) — Voters in several local school districts rejected requests for more funding Tuesday, leaving districts with budget problems to solve.

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 .

10 measles cases confirmed in Sauk County, health officials say

BARABOO, Wis. -- Public Health Sauk County on Friday confirmed 10 cases of measles among county residents, as the virus continues to spread throughout Wisconsin.

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...

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.

Garcia: Dems ready to subpoena Blanche

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Republican Matt Burch elected as next Sauk Co. sheriff

BARABOO, Wis. — Sauk County voters elected Matt Burch sheriff on Tuesday.

Modular Data Centers bring new community questions

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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.

Local school districts weigh in on school funding outcomes

WINTER, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX)- Local school districts are weighing in on the current state of school funding following Tuesdays’ election. We previously shared voters rejected 34 Wisconsin school referendums and approved 45. The Winter School District is celebrating. Their doors will now remain open. Their operational referendum passed. Taxpayers voting to approve an additional $1.5 […]

Josh Turek Makes Surprise Appearance at Luther

On Oct. 15, Josh Turek (D), the senator-elect for Iowa’s vacant U.S. Senate seat, made a surprise appearance at Preus Library as a guest of Luther’s chapter of the College Democrats of America. During the visit, Turek spent half an hour meeting Luther students and Decorah locals. The...