Santa Claus gets a first-class escort to spread holiday cheer throughout French Island

5th Annual Hip Hop Breakfast with Santa combines jingle bells with holiday beats

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Families gathered at the Mathy Center Boys & Girls Club Saturday morning to celebrate the holiday season ‘hip-hop style.’

Hot cocoa and holiday cheer mark successful 6th Jinglefest celebration

HOLMEN, Wis. (WKBT) -- The holiday season was in full swing Saturday as residents celebrated the 6 th Annual Jinglefest Holmen for the Holidays.

Long-time Onalaska restaurant closing

After 30 years, Onalaska restauranteur Mary Cody announces her retirement. She made the announcement Friday morning that she would close her restaurant and lounge at the end of the month. Cody said she was “deeply grateful for the friendships and connections built over the years.”. “I never could have...

Holmen Jingle Fest brings holiday cheer to downtown

HOLMEN, Wis. (WKBT) -- Downtown Holmen will transform into a winter wonderland Saturday as the community hosts its 6th Annual Jingle Fest, offering families a full day of holiday festivities.

Mary Cody's Restaurant in Onalaska to close after 30 years as owner retires

ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) — Mary Cody will retire and close Traditions Restaurant and Mary Cody's Restaurant & Lounge after 30 years of serving the La Crosse and Onalaska communities.

Foodie Friday: Famous Dave's puts a barbeque twist on holiday meals

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Famous Dave's has a holiday feast with a barbecue twist for people who want a catered holiday meal.

Tomah High School and Middle School Band Students Participate in Western Wisconsin Honor Band

Band students from both the Tomah High School and the Middle School traveled to Holmen to participate in the Western Wisconsin Honor Band. The middle school students were able to work with Dr. Pat Lawrence from UW-Stevens Point. The high school students were able to work with Dr. Cory Near from Luther College. After a long day of rehearsals, the day concluded with a final concert with the middle school band and the high school band.

Community carol sing-along Dec. 19

The Winona Arts Center, 228 East Fifth Street, is happy to host a community Christmas carol singing event that is free and open to the public on Friday, December 19, from 6:30-8 p.m. Song sheets will be provided and chairs for sitting as needed. All are welcome to join in who want to sing carols with others. If you want, bring a finger food treat to share, such as cookies or bars, etc. The Arts Center will provide apple cider and treats as well.

Senior Art Exhibition “Yours Truly”

“Yours Truly” serves as the final exhibition for graduating University of Wisconsin-La Crosse art and art education majors. Showcasing a body of work shaped over years of study and studio exploration, the exhibition reflects how each artist has developed an individual voice while engaging deeply with the questions, materials and ideas that inform contemporary fine art practice.

The Pump House Regional Arts Center celebrates 50 years of the group that founded it

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Nearly fifty years ago, the Eastbank Artists Group assisted in the process of turning the old City Water Works Building into the Pump House Regional Arts Center in La Crosse. Now, the center is honoring the art group with a 50th anniversary exhibit. The exhibit is a showcase of artwork from past and present members of the Eastbank Artists Group.  […]

DNR releases 2025 preliminary gun deer hunt license sales and harvest totals

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the conclusion of the 2025 nine-day gun deer hunt, which kicked off the holiday season in Wisconsin with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, harvest food for the table and create memories with family and friends. Preliminary license sales, harvest registration and hunting incident numbers are now available.