Wisconsin State Highway 67 speed limit set to drop to 35 MPH

KIEL, Wis. (WFRV) — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is lowering the speed limit of one state highway to 35 miles per hour, according to a press release. The Kiel Police Department revealed that State Highway 67 between County XX and State Highway 32/57 will have its speed limit reduced from 45 mph to […]

Wisconsin bus service warns of rampant stop violations

SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis. (WFRV) — A Wisconsin bus service is reporting a rampant surge in drivers ignoring their vehicle’s stop arms and stop lights. According to a social media post, the Otte Bus Service in Sheboygan Falls experienced three separate incidents of drivers blowing past their stop signs and red lights. “I’m not sure what […]

Wisconsin Drivers Face Added Risks From Reported Stop Sign Challenge

Reported stop-sign challenge raises concerns as Wisconsin prepares for snow, icy roads and earlier darkness.

Gas prices fall more than 60 cents across northeast Wisconsin, with further declines possible

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Gas prices have fallen more than 60 cents per gallon across northeast Wisconsin since late October, and a fuel analyst says drivers could see further relief in the weeks ahead. In Appleton, the price of regular unleaded gas dropped from $4.52 per gallon on Oct....

New Lansing Bridge opens connecting Iowa, Wisconsin

The companies, people and issues shaping business in Madison and the Capital Region. Residents and businesses in Iowa and Wisconsin are once again served by a vital connection, as the new $165 million Lansing Bridge officially opened on Nov. 6 in a ceremony attended by officials of both states. The...

WisDOT weekly I-94 update: Nov. 10

WISCONSIN (CBS 58) -- We're continuing to follow the ongoing I-94 construction that's going to last years to come. Joining us live with an update is Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Sean Race.

Plans for Micon Cinema location in Eau Claire plus potential downtown parking changes

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Exciting news about the former Micon Cinema location in downtown Eau Claire. First, a live music performance venue is planning to take over the space. Documents were filed with the city by a business called Barstow Theatre LLC. The hopes are to open in early 2027, depending on the purchase […]

Wisconsin drivers see gas prices dip below $4 for first time in months

The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Wisconsin has fallen below $4 a gallon for the first time since early September . The average cost per gallon across the state was $3.92 on Monday, Nov. 9, according to AAA. That's a 30-cent drop from a week ago and a 60 cents below the peak of $4.52 on Oct. 24. The last time the average price for a gallon of gas in the state was below $4 a gallon was Sept. 9, when it was $3.97 . Experts point to two factors: seasonal changes in fuel composition have been completed and and oil tankers are hedging more deals with the Iranian government for passage. “Many will assume the election had something to do with it, but that’s a myth," GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan said on X . "Gas prices have fallen in the 30 days leading up to the election every year since 2006 except 2010, and it’s typically seasonal: refiners finish maintenance and ramp up output just as demand fades with cooler weather." More: Midwest gas prices above $4 a gallon on Election Day for first time The United States and Iran reached an agreement to

Eastern Wisconsin Gas Prices Fall 75 Cents in Two Weeks

For the second week in a row, gas prices in Eastern Wisconsin have dropped significantly. The average price per gallon of regular unleaded fuel in Manitowoc County fell 31 cents since this time last week to $3.68, according to the AAA Gas Prices website. That marks a 75-cent drop over...

Cheapest gas stations in La Crosse

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in La Crosse using data from Gas Buddy

Traffic signal at West Avenue and Cass Street to go dark Wednesday morning in La Crosse

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Drivers in La Crosse should plan for a temporary traffic signal outage at the intersection of West Avenue and Cass Street on Wednesday.

WIS 80 between I-90/94 and County A near New Lisbon back open after closing due to crash

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - All lanes in both directions on WIS 80 near New Lisbon are back open after closing due to a crash, Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials said Tuesday. The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. on WIS 8O between I-90/94 and County A near New Lisbon, WisDOT said.

Gas Prices Dip as Oil Supply Shifts

Gas prices are falling, offering drivers relief, but disrupted global oil supplies and uncertain U.S.-Iran relations could affect how quickly and how long prices continue to decline. AAA reports that regular gas prices in La Crosse have dropped, though no exact price is provided. ​COPYRIGHT 2026 BY NEWS 8 NOW/NEWS...

New Mississippi River bridge opens months ahead of schedule

WISCONSIN — The new WIS 82/Iowa 9 bridge between Crawford County, Wis., and Lansing, Iowa, opened to traffic Friday, months ahead of schedule. "First, we had a team that was really focused on the project and delivering for the public," said Clayton Burke, the project manager with the Iowa DOT. "To do that, the team worked seven days a week, 10 hours a day, almost all year long."

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.

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

A century of rail history at La Crosse’s Amtrak station

On Jan. 31, 1927, a reported 6,000 people gathered to celebrate the opening of La Crosse’s new railroad station. The grand opening included a musical performance by local singer Grace McLindon Bartl, accompanied by a railroad quartet. The station replaced an earlier Milwaukee Road depot that burned on Christmas...

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.