LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Officers arrested a La Crosse man Sunday who they said broke a glass door trying to turn himself in for a warrant that didn’t exist. According to a criminal complaint, 30-year-old Tavier Holling began pounding on the door to La Crosse County Justice Sanctions at 6:17 a.m.
COON VALLEY, Wis. (WKBT) — Holly Herlitzke was diagnosed at birth with bicuspid valve disorder, a heart condition that reduces blood flow in the heart. She has lived with it her whole life, but just six months ago, she went through a surgery that inspired her to take on another challenge.
It’s taken nearly two years to fix, but a popular artwork in downtown La Crosse is about to be returned to its usual spot, in time for Riverfest. The Elmer Petersen eagle is being brought back to Riverside Park on Wednesday morning, 21 months after it was removed for restoration.
(Iowa City) -- Four-time national finalist and 2021 national champion Felicity Taylor is transferring to join the Iowa women’s wrestling program. A Spillville, Iowa native, Taylor spent the past four years at McKendree University in Illinois, helping the Bearcats to win three national team titles. View the complete release...
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — Before running out to buy your own fireworks, officials warn that residents may want to do some research. Even if you can find them at the store, not all fireworks are legal. La Crosse police say to stay away from firecrackers, bottle rockets, or any...
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — Work refurbishing the Eagle Landmark is complete, according to La Crosse city officials. Work to reinstall the landmark in Riverside Park begins 10 a.m. Wednesday. Park officials say that Riverside will be closed intermittently while the installation is taking place. Surrounding roads may be closed at times and traffic delays are expected.
Holmen jumped out to an early lead but Central began pulling away late in the first half, as Bennett fried and Boston Brindley led their squad to a 44-24 victory at La Crosse Central High School on Tuesday night. Several high school teams throughout the Coulee Region will be participating...
LA CROSSE Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – A suspect is arrested following a shooting in La Crosse over the weekend. La Crosse police officers responded to a call for shots fired in Powell Park around 7:30 Sunday night. After arriving, officers learned there was an argument between people in the park,...
The La Crosse Airport usually sees an increase in passenger numbers during May, when the summer travel season begins. But not this year. The local airport had 5700 passengers in May, down about 300 from April, and that seems to be the result of pilot and crew shortages affecting the airline industry.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - City officials in La Crosse are trying to get people living in Houska Park into permanent housing. For the second year in a row, the City is allowing homeless individuals to stay at the park next to the Isle la Plume waste water treatment facility.
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Coon Valley mother was able to keep an active lifestyle - and her life, thanks to an innovative heart valve procedure she was able to receive at UW Health. Holly Herlitzke was born with a heart defect that caused her aortic valve to narrow over...
A man from Superior, Wis., was trying to turn himself in at the La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office this weekend. Tavier Holling thought he had outstanding warrants but couldn’t get into the building to surrender to authorities. So, the 30-year-old reportedly smashed a glass door to let himself...
The St. Cloud Rox improve to 21-6 on the season after winning a low scoring 2-1 game at home against the La Crosse Loggers Tuesday night. The Rox scored single runs in the 1st and 4th innings while La Crosse plated their only run in the 7th. Mathew McClure threw...
Tonight’s Forecast Low: 60F / Wednesday’s Forecast High: 86F…. ALERT EVENING: A cold front is causing scattered showers and t-storms to track east/southeast across our area this evening. A couple of the storms have pulsed strong to severe with hail and gusty winds… but most areas are just seeing general showers and t-storms. Expect these storms to exit southeast and out of our area around 10 p.m. or shortly after. The SPC has a SEVERE T-STORM WATCH in place for a good portion of our viewing area this evening.