Holmen, WI

LA CROSSE (WKBT) — Xcel Energy crews are working to restore power to more than 1,500 customers affected by outages that began shortly after 2:30 p.m. Friday, the company says. The cause of the outages has not been determined, Xcel said in a news release at 4 p.m. The...

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Nights are getting colder, and the cost to keep warm is rising. Your energy bill this month might have been higher — and you’re not alone. Bills are higher, and there’s not much we can do about it. In Wisconsin, heat is a necessity. Relief from those high bills might not come until spring. “It...

ARCADIA, Wisc. (WLAX/WEAU) — It may be freezing and mid-January, but plans for this summer’s Ashley for the Arts are well underway. Festival representatives on Thursday announced Brooks & Dunn as its first main stage headliner for the 2022 event. All proceeds from Ashely for the Arts help fund arts programs throughout Wisconsin.

The two-some of Johnny Davis and Brad Davison did their part, but the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team fell behind early and couldn’t catch back up. No. 14 Michigan State snapped the eighth-ranked Badgers seven-game winning streak with an 86-74 victory Friday at the Kohl Center. Davis...

With billions of dollars worth of projects in the works, Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced a bill that would block competition on long-distance power lines. The bipartisan bill, opposed by both consumer advocates and the free-market group Americans for Prosperity, comes as the Biden administration launches a major “grid modernization” effort to deliver clean energy.

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – Plans were reviewed Friday for a new Fire Station Two in La Crosse. Final designs were made available for the Commercial/Multi-Family Design Review committee meeting. The project is out for bids. Some final plans do need to be submitted to the state. The new...

It was meant to be an hour-long rally, but they had only 10 minutes of speeches because of cold weather. About 25 people gathered at Cameron Park in La Crosse on Friday, to oppose gerrymandering of legislative maps at a “Fair Courts” event. Assembly Rep. Steve Doyle thanked...

WINONA, Minn. (KWNO)-A Ham Lake woman suffered serious injuries after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing Broadway St. Thursday morning. Winona Police say 19-year-old Mackenzie L. Sinner was walking south across Broadway at the Washington St. crosswalk when she was struck by an eastbound motorist. Police say they found Sinner lying in the crosswalk when they arrived.

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – Work on a shelter in La Crosse’s Weigent Park could start this spring. Members of the city’s Commercial Multi-Family Design Review Committee reviewed plans Friday morning. Plans for the shelter at the park near the corner of Cass and 16th streets call...

HOLMEN, Wis. (WKBT) — Frederick William Cafe — known simply as “Bill” to most folks — has been traveling the world most of his life. “Chicago to New York. New York to Florida, West Texas, California,” Bill said. The reason behind his travels?. “Believe...

A little-known state park in Minnesota is home to one of the best bird's eye views in the entire state. The Riverview Trail at John A. Latsch State Park is not for the faint-hearted, but if you can tackle the challenging terrain you simply won't regret it. This steep hike...

Over the last five years, Bangor girls basketball has won 103 games and lost just 15. They’ve gone to State four times in those five years, with one championship. Their winning tradition is at a point where anyone joining the program feels that desire to maintain Bangor’s strong reputation.

Rothman is chairman and CEO of law firm in Milwaukee. Jay O. Rothman will take office as the next University of Wisconsin System President after a unanimous Board of Regents vote today to offer him the position. (Click here to view a message from President Rothamn.) His appointment begins June...

Organizers, La Crosse democrats hold rally calling for Wisconsin redistricting maps to be drawn fairly

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - A group of voters in the Coulee Region are trying to keep the State Supreme Court accountable as the redistricting process nears an end. RepresentUs and the Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition put together 16 rallies across the state Friday, as lawmakers decide on voting maps that will be in effect for the next decade.

After my son had fallen and was transported to Winona Health, we met with Dr. Young and Riley [Rasmusson, RN]. They gave my son the best care and helped me make the best decision for his care due to a previous injury. They made sure to reassure me and made sure he had what he needed to be comfortable. I am forever grateful for them!

Senior Dusty Derousseau nailed a last-second 3-pointer to give the Tomah High School boys basketball team a 52-49 MVC victory over Aquinas on Friday. The Timberwolves (7-6, 3-2) moved into sole possession of third place and knocked the Blugolds (11-4, 4-1) — ranked seventh in Division 4 by The Associated Press — from the ranks of the conference unbeaten.

Tristan McRoberts scored 33 points to lead Melrose-Mindoro boys basketball to a 58-51 win over Alma-Pepin Friday night. Melrose-Mindoro led 30-15 at halftime, but the Eagles knocked down nine three-pointers in the second half to get the game to single digits. COPYRIGHT 2022 BY NEWS 8 NOW/NEWS 8000. ALL RIGHTS...

Holmen girls basketball picked up a 59-40 home win over Sparta Friday night. Catch the segment from the latest News 8 Now Highlight Zone above:. COPYRIGHT 2022 BY NEWS 8 NOW/NEWS 8000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

The Minnesota Legislature is gearing up for its spring session with a projected $7.7 billion surplus to work with, and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz kicked things off on Jan. 18 with a bonding proposal that includes projects at local colleges. Designing a new academic building at Winona State University (WSU)...