Local Students Named to UW-La Crosse Dean’s List

The following area students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year, ending in May. Qualification for the Dean’s List is limited to students who have attained outstanding academic achievement. To be eligible, students must have earned at least a 3.5 semester grade point average and carried a minimum of 12 credits.

De Soto adds ‘business world’ experience and campus visits to 2026-27 career plan

DE SOTO, Wis. – The De Soto Area School District is trying to better prepare its middle and high students for the future – no matter if it involves college, technical school or employment. Principal Tim Fergot updated the school board on changes being made to the district’s...

Wisconsin launches grant program to expand financial literacy education in schools

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Two Wisconsin state agencies are teaming up to put more money behind financial literacy education, offering grants of up to $7,500 to help schools develop new programs and resources for students.

De Soto’s Trussoni wins Wisconsin FFA Turf & Landscape Maintenance Proficiency Award

MADISON, Wis. – Jackson Trussoni of the De Soto FFA Chapter has been named the 2026 Wisconsin FFA Turf & Landscape Maintenance Proficiency Award winner. The award recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and skill development through work-based learning experiences. Trussoni’s interest in landscaping began by mowing his...

Aquinas’ state run ends in semifinal loss to The Prairie School

For the eighth time in school history, the Aquinas Blugolds took the field at the WIAA girls soccer state tournament, aiming to bring home their first state championship since 2015.

Viroqua wins state FFA middle school quiz bowl leadership development event

MADISON, Wis. – The Viroqua FFA Chapter was named the winning State FFA Middle. School Quiz Bowl Team. The Middle School Quiz Bowl Leadership Development Event (LDE) was held. at the 97th State Convention of the Wisconsin Association of FFA in Madison, Wis. Members of. the winning Middle School...

Ready Set School campaign a success

WNB Financial partnered with Ready Set School to sponsor a Double Your Donation event throughout April, in hopes to raise money for Winona County students in need. Local donors exceeded the match by more than $10,000. All donations will be used for Ready Set School’s 2026-27 voucher program. “We...

Outstanding Educator: Heather Skiles

LA CROSSE, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) – One woman is continuing her work even during the summer to make sure that young kids are receiving the nutrition they need. Heather Skiles is a nutrition manager for the School District of La Crosse who spends her workdays providing food to her students. She began this role 12 […]

Arcadia Elementary staff welcome 6 newborns

ARCADIA, Wis. (WKBT) -- The end of the school year is always a time to celebrate — but for staff at arcadia elementary, this one came with something special.

Vikings fall in extra time of state semifinals to defending state champions

It was scoreless for the first 98 minutes of the game, but two minutes before penalties, Brookfield Central found the game-winning goal for a 1-0 victory.

91 Cadets Graduate From Wisconsin Challenge Academy

MAUSTON – Ninety-one cadets became the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy’s 56th graduating class during a June 10 ceremony at Mauston High School. According to the Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs Office, the cadets completed the academy’s pre-challenge and residential phases after about five months of training at Fort McCoy near Tomah.

De Soto Schools staff changes announced

DE SOTO, Wis. – The D Soto Area School District will have at least two new teachers this fall and some administrator jobs will change, too. Katelyn McKittrick, a 2025 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduate who is from Readstown, has been hired to teach science at De Soto Area Middle School. Finley Konrad, a 2026 UW-La Crosse graduate from Westby, will become the second grade teacher at Prairie View Elementary in Retreat.

UW-Oshkosh chancellor kicks off western Wisconsin tour with La Crosse stop

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Manohar Singh kicked off his summer western Wisconsin tour Tuesday evening in La Crosse, meeting with alumni, donors and community partners at The Crow.

Grasses, Sedges & Rushes at UW La Crosse

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will host its Grasses, Sedges & Rushes workshop June 16-18, giving participants the opportunity to learn how to identify some of the most common plant species found in wetlands and surrounding habitats. The three-day workshop will be held at the Prairie Springs Science Center, Room 1008, […]

La Crosse higher education leaders discuss enrollment, future at Chamber forum

Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy’s 56th Graduating Class

A corps of 91 cadets became the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy’s 56th graduating class June 10, following a drill team performance and formal commencement ceremony at the Mauston High School gymnasium in Mauston, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Challenge Academy was established in 1998 as a nontraditional education program for...

Holmen first grader advances to international Braille competition finals

HOLMEN, Wis. — With determination and a strong support system, a first grader from Holmen is proving he does not need sight to succeed in the classroom.

La Crosse School Board president Sprague talks $33M pool, tech in classrooms

Earlier this month, and for the first time as the La Crosse School Board president, Trevor Sprague joined the Rick Solem Show, and we took a look at the developments for a $33 million indoor aquatics center, technology in schools and the continuing plans of the district consolidation process. Listen...

School District to discuss northside pool survey results tonight

Just over half of the people who responded to a community survey about a new northside indoor aquatic facility support the idea. The School District of La Crosse discusses tonight the results of that survey during their board meeting. The effort is a collaborative one with the city and the...