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Pierce named Monroe County Judge

A new judge for Monroe County with the appointment of David Pierce to the bench by Governor Tony Evers office on Thursday. Pierce fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Mark Goodman. The term runs through July 31, 2028. He is a partner at Johns, Flaherty & Collins...

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This Adorable Amish Town In Wisconsin Is A Hidden Foodie Paradise That Rivals Any Big City

Food cities get a lot of attention, and honestly, most of it is deserved, but nobody ever talks about the tiny Amish town in Wisconsin that’s been quietly out-cooking all of them for generations. Cashton, Wisconsin is a hidden foodie paradise tucked into the hills of Monroe County, and...

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Measles case confirmed in Monroe County

SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) — The Monroe County Health Department confirmed one measles case in a county resident Friday, as Wisconsin's statewide case count climbs to 552 — the highest total in more than three decades.

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This Small Wisconsin Community’s Golf Course Just Ranked No. 2 Among The Best Public Courses In The State

A legendary golf course vanished in the 1940s, and someone rebuilt it hole for hole roughly a century after it first opened. Not on Long Island, where it started, but in the sandy pine country of central Wisconsin. The original was designed by C.B. Macdonald and opened in 1917. Golf...

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As some residents ask Mayor Browne to step down, closed session produces pledge for cooperation

VIROQUA Wis. – An intense four-hour evening of municipal meetings that drew dozens of impassioned residents and concluded with a two-hour closed session ending after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday has laid bare divisions between Mayor Krista Browne and the Viroqua Common Council, leaving the community to wonder whether an eleventh-hour truce will hold.

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Utilities seek route permit for Gopher to Badger transmission link as Wisconsin residents weigh local impact

MINNEAPOLIS — Dairyland Power Cooperative and Xcel Energy have filed a formal route permit application with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for a proposed high voltage transmission project that would cross the Mississippi River into western Wisconsin. The proposed Gopher to Badger Link Project involves constructing a new 765...

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Miss Onalaska and Miss Onalaska's Teen to be crowned tonight

ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) -- A new Miss Onalaska and Miss Onalaska's Teen will be crowned Saturday evening.

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La Crosse city administrator plan moves forward as mayor weighs veto

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)— The La Crosse city administrator plan is moving forward, but it is not a done deal yet.

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The Ancient Sea Stacks At This Wisconsin State Park Will Leave You In Awe

Some places earn their reputation through clever marketing, and some places earn it by being genuinely, stubbornly, magnificently themselves. Mill Bluff State Park in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin is firmly in the second category, and it’s been quietly waiting for you to notice. Let’s get one thing out of the...

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Health officials urge caution following child’s death from measles in neighboring Grant County

VIROQUA, Wis. — State health officials and authorities in neighboring Grant County have confirmed the measles-associated death of a young child, marking Wisconsin’s second fatal case linked to the ongoing 2026 outbreak and intensifying local containment efforts across Vernon County. To protect the privacy of the child and...

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Onalaska Legion Honors Veterans

Onalaska American Legion Post 336 hosted its annual evening honoring veterans and their families, featuring dinner, live music, recognition, and opportunities for younger attendees to learn about the Legion's work. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY NEWS 8 NOW/NEWS 8000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

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La Crosse, Eau Claire voters approve new committees focused on healthcare costs

Voters in La Crosse and Eau Claire approved referendums last week to take action on healthcare access and affordability in their communities. Both cities will now have Citizens’ Advisory Healthcare Action Committees, which are tasked with “collecting public testimony, reviewing data, and evaluating policy impacts” around health care accessibility.

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Canoeing the Mississippi for military suicide prevention

An Iowa man is on a journey down the Mississippi River to raise awareness about military suicide prevention. Brian Dawson, from Newton, began his trip in the Twin Cities and headed down to the Gulf. He’s stopping along the way in places like La Crosse to talk about the issue....

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BECI transmission line developer delays regulatory filing, extends public engagement into 2027

MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) — The company behind a proposed 190-mile high-voltage transmission line across southern Wisconsin announced Thursday it will delay a key regulatory filing and push back its public engagement schedule into 2027.

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Behind the decision to cancel Veterans Day Breakfast

On La Crosse Talk on Wednesday, Freedom Honor Flight President Dave Larsen explained the reasoning behind why the Veterans Day Breakfast was canceled after 13 years. It came down to one word: Choice. “The hard attendance is going down, we decided as a board, “Hey, why don’t we put our...

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Viroqua Common Council advances Main and Decker green space park with state grant and design contract

VIROQUA Wis. – The Viroqua Common Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Nov. 10 to approve an $11,752 engineering and bidding contract with consulting firm Parkitecture to move forward with a public green space park on the northwest corner of Main and Decker streets. The municipal action marks a pivotal turning...

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Gov. Evers appoints La Crosse attorney David Pierce to Monroe County Circuit Court

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday appointed La Crosse attorney David Pierce to the Monroe County Circuit Court – Branch 2, filling the vacancy created by Judge Mark Goodman's retirement. Pierce will serve through July 31, 2028.

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La Crosse council approves proposal to create city administrator position

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — The La Crosse Common Council has approved a proposal to create a city administrator position, a move that shifts responsibilities away from the mayor and ends nearly two years of debate.

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Viroqua residents weigh in as tensions between mayor and city leaders spill into public view

VIROQUA, Wis. (WKBT) — Tensions at Viroqua City Hall are drawing mixed reactions from residents as a dispute between Mayor Krista Browne and city leaders continues to build.

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Town of Onalaska officials discuss potentially imposing future wheel tax

TOWN OF ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) -- The Town of Onalaska is researching whether to impose a wheel tax on residents.

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