Man wanted in early morning shooting on West Avenue in La Crosse

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — La Crosse police are searching for a man accused of shooting another person in the 1900 block of South West Avenue early Saturday morning.

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Man arrested in connection to La Crosse bathroom fire

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — A man was arrested after an early morning fire Saturday damaged a restroom facility at Riverside Park and destroyed a portable toilet near the park's main entrance.

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.

LCPD looking for shooting suspect, victim hospitalized

LA CROSSE, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) – The La Crosse Police Department is requesting help from the public in locating a suspect after a shooting took place November 2. Officials say the incident took place November 2 around 2:09 a.m. and they were able to name Elbert Wright IV as the suspect who shot someone in […]

Waterview subdivision homeowners question $42,000 in stormwater repairs, demand answers from developer

LA CROSSE (WKBT)  — When it rains, it pours. But in the newly built Waterview subdivision on La Crosse's South Side, when it rains, it pools.

Jury weighs self-defense claim in La Crosse homicide trial

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Opening statements in Bryant Smith’s trial focused on whether the 2023 killing of Timothy Salis was self-defense.

Surveillance, body-camera footage shown on day two of Bryant Smith trial

LA CROSSE, Wis (WKBT) -- Security video showed Smith leaving his apartment with blood on his hands and approaching a witness in the community room. Jurors also heard testimony about injuries Smith said he sustained during the altercation.

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.

Late Diocese of La Crosse priest takes step toward sainthood after Vatican panel vote

Brownsville Wastewater Treatment Facility Receives State Commendation

The Brownsville Wastewater Treatment Facility has received a Certificate of Commendation from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) in recognition of its commitment to protecting Minnesota’s waters through consistent, high-quality wastewater operations. Maintenance Supervisor Dean Twite accepted the award on behalf of the facility and its staff during the November 4 Brownsville City Council meeting.

ICE detains Wisconsin State Trooper living in Onalaska, working out of Tomah

DODGE COUNTY, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is defending its actions in detaining a Wisconsin State Trooper. Attorney Marc Christopher notified us that 21-year-old Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe is being held in immigration detention in Dodge County. Van Der Merwe lives in Onalaska and works out of Tomah and has served […]

3 people safe after boat flipped on Mississippi River

VERNON COUNTY, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) -Three duck hunters are safe after their boat flipped on the Mississippi River Saturday morning. It happened around 11:15 a.m. near Brownsville, Minnesota, on the Wisconsin side of the river. The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office says a wave washed over the front of the boat as the man driving it […]

La Crosse County budget proposal would end Lake Onalaska maintenance contribution

ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) -- The La Crosse County Board is holding a budget hearing on a proposed 2027 budget that would eliminate the county’s annual $10,000 contribution toward maintaining Lake Onalaska.

Valley Fudge & Candy named Western Wisconsin Small Business of the Year

COON VALLEY, Wis. — Valley Fudge & Candy of Coon Valley has been named Western Wisconsin’s Small Business of the Year, recognizing the company’s growth from a local startup into a national confectionery business while maintaining its roots in Vernon County. The award was presented Nov. 5...

Between Minneapolis And Madison Is A Midwestern Forest Escape With Scenic Gulches, Trails, And Goat Prairies

Pines, prairies, and picturesque views — these are the offerings of a quiet, forested preserve in the Midwest that holds a surprising history. Located about halfway between Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Madison, Wisconsin, these 3,000 acres of land are open for hunters, skiers, and hikers to explore all year round. Coulee Experimental State Forest, about 15 miles from La Crosse, Wisconsin, features miles of trails and a landscape that includes gulches and goat prairies.

Angels season comes to end ​

RACINE — It wasn’t the result the St. Catherine’s High School football team expected Saturday afternoon in a WIAA Division 4 third-round playoff game at Horlick Field. The Angels, seeded No. 1 in their portion of the playoff bracket, faced No. 2 seeded West Salem, a team from across the state, just outside of La Crosse.

Gov. Evers checks out UWL food pantry, while promoting state programs for food security

Wisconsin’s governor spent a little time stocking food shelves on Tuesday, at the UW-La Crosse student union. Governor Tony Evers is calling attention to the importance of food pantries around the state, and he traveled to the UWL campus to support the pantry that helps local university students get meals. Evers says he likes the idea of pantries where students can “go on in and pick the food they need.” He calls the pantry at the La Crosse student union “kinds unique” from what he’s seen on other campuses.

Veterans Day events, free meals and deals across Western Wisconsin

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Veterans and active-duty military members across Western Wisconsin have no shortage of ways to mark Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with free meals, community ceremonies and school programs planned throughout the region.

La Crosse council president Dickinson on raising taxes, city administrator, April — yes April — elections

La Crosse City Council president Tamra Dickinson in the WIZM studio Monday for The Rick Solem Show ahead of a busy stretch, including the final meeting on next year’s city budget and dueling city administrator proposals. Listen live weekdays at 5:05 p.m. Find the pod on Spotify, Apple Podcast...