The $203 Wisconsin to Minnesota Train Loop You Might Regret Passing Up

Wisconsin and Minnesota offer a rail pairing that can turn the journey into part of a city break. Milwaukee and St. Paul are linked by Borealis, so you can spend the ride together instead of dividing attention between traffic, directions, and the next driving stop. The $203 used here is...

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.

Fuel prices weigh on the logging industry, advocates ask for relief

As fuel prices remain high, the cost of business has become a concern for loggers in the Northwoods. With the announcement of the USDA Harvest Fuel Relief Fund, advocates voiced the need for the inclusion of timber and loggers in the program. The program is starting with Title 1 commodities, like corn and soybeans.

New Lansing Bridge set to open Friday

LANSING, Iowa — The new Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing is expected to open to traffic Friday afternoon, restoring a direct crossing between Iowa and Wisconsin. Iowa and Wisconsin transportation officials are holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the bridge, followed by a ceremonial first crossing. Regular traffic is expected to begin using the bridge around 12:30 p.m.

WisDOT: Tips to prevent dangerous drowsy driving after daylight saving time

(WFRV) – Following daylight saving time, many people can feel tired, leading to an increased possibility of drowsy driving. Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation say drowsy driving can impair judgment and reduce reaction time. They add that the people most likely to drive drowsy include parents, young drivers, and shift workers. To prevent […]

Hiawatha West Draws Federal Funding Toward Madison

MILWAUKEE — Amtrak on October 22 welcomed the Federal Railroad Administration’s selection of Hiawatha West for Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements funding. The award advances an extension of Chicago-Milwaukee Hiawatha service west into Waukesha, Jefferson, and Dane counties, including Madison, Watertown, and Pewaukee. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Amtrak are developing the project with the host railroads, CPKC and the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad, a Watco property. The same track work is meant to benefit the Borealis and the Empire Builder as well.

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

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.

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...

Speed limit reduced on Highway 35 in Holmen

HOLMEN, Wis. (WKBT) — Drivers traveling north on a stretch of Highway 35 in Holmen will need to slow down. The speed limit on that section of the road is dropping from 55 mph to 45 mph.

Viroqua City Council expands motor vehicle ordinance to ban rolling coal, donuts, and parking lot short-cuts

VIROQUA Wis. – The Viroqua Common Council has voted unanimously to adopt an expanded municipal ordinance targeting disorderly vehicle operation, giving local police broader authority to cite drivers for excessive engine noise, stunt driving, and cutting through private parking lots to bypass traffic signals. The council approved the measure...

La Crosse St. intersection with Losey Blvd. closing for a month starting next week

If you’re used to using the intersection of La Crosse Street and Losey Boulevard to get into and out of the city, you’ll have to make other plans for about a month. As part of the Highway 16 Transmission Main project, the city is closing the La Crosse Street intersection to install a new water main.

La Crosse Street to close at Losey Boulevard intersection for water main installation

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — La Crosse Street will close at its intersection with Losey Boulevard for nearly a month starting next week as crews install a new water main, according to the City of La Crosse.

Annual train expo at Onalaska Omni Center Saturday

ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) — Calling all train lovers! The 35th Annual Great Tri-State Rail Sale takes place Saturday at the Onalaska Omni Center.

Caledonia Opposes Gopher to Badger Link Transmission Line

At the October 12 Caledonia City Council meeting, the council voted unanimously to approve Resolution 2026-14 opposing the Gopher to Badger Link Transmission Line project. Members of the audience asked the council what individuals can do and how they can help get the word out. Council member Amanda Ninneman said that individuals are welcome to submit comments during the comment period through the regulatory dockets managed by the Minnesota Public Utility Commission (MPUC).

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train announces 13 stops across the Badger state

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WFRV) — The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be traveling through the Badger State in early December, with 13 overall stops planned. Starting in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, on December 8, the train will chug through Wisconsin on the 9th and 10th, with its final stop in La Crosse, according to its recently released […]

Traffic Alert: HWY 35 near Chipmunk Ridge Road closed due to semi rollover

STODDARD, Wis. (WKBT) -- HWY 35 is closed near Chipmunk Ridge Road for a semi-truck rollover, according to the Stoddard Bergen Fire Department.

2-hour parking rules to see more enforcement in the city

The Richland Center Police Department has received some recent concerns about downtown parking, so we wanted to give everyone a friendly heads-up before we start writing tickets. Over the past several months, due to staffing changes and other demands on our officers, 2-hour parking limits in the downtown area have...