A monumental day over the Mississippi

LANSING, Iowa — A red Camaro convertible, top down, led the first vehicles across the new Lansing bridge over the Mississippi River after a ribbon-cutting ceremony. There was special case to celebrate. The $165 million bridge had been completed six months ahead of schedule due mostly to favorable weather. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers drove three hours to Lansing for the occasion. Normal traffic is expected to be 2,500 vehicles a day between Iowa and Wisconsin — the only bridge for 30 miles either way.

One person shot early Saturday morning in 'isolated incident'

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- One person was shot early Saturday morning in what appears to be an isolated incident, according to the La Crosse Police Department.

A day in the life of the Von Rudens

WESTBY, Wis. — On a crisp fall morning, Brett Von Ruden walked across the driveway at his home and turns the lights on in the barn to prepare for morning milking. He is the fourth generation to flip that switch in the Von Ruden barn as he raises the fifth generation with his wife, Nicole.

La Crosse judge orders North Side home closed after years of drug complaints

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — A La Crosse County judge signed an order Friday to immediately close a North Side home tied to years of drug complaints.

UPDATE: Wisconsin State Trooper to 'immediately' be released from ICE custody, Van Orden's office says

ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) — A 21-year-old Wisconsin State Trooper who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will be released from custody, according to Rep. Derrick Van Orden's office, who says the congressman contacted the Department of Homeland Security secretary on his behalf.

Freedom Honor Flight discontinues Veterans Day Breakfast

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Freedom Honor Flight announced on Thursday that they will be discontinuing the Veterans Day Breakfast hosted with the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Intercollegiate Athletics Department, according to a release .

A Historic Hangout at the Top of Grandad Bluff

Enjoy a fun atmosphere, great view, and good food!. Stop in for a delicious meal and fantastic views from this restaurant and bar with over 111 years of history. Visit the Alpine Inn, a historic bar & grill seated atop Grandad Bluff in La Crosse, WI. Known for great Bloody Mary’s, Burgers and all around good food. Come and enjoy the outdoor deck, cold drinks (hot in the winter), and awesome Bloody Mary’s!

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

Members of Viroqua City Council address cancellation of special council meeting

VIROQUA Wis. – Alderperson Tanja Birke has issued a written statement clarifying why a special meeting of the Viroqua Common Council scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 4 was canceled, addressing public confusion and contradicting claims made by Mayor Krista Browne regarding the canceled session. According to an agenda that was...

Downtown Mainstreet shutdown brings change in La Crosse Center concessions

The disbanding of La Crosse’s Downtown Mainstreet, Inc. (DMI), may have a ripple effect on a few local businesses. That includes the La Crosse Center. DMI, which voted this week to disband at the end of the year, has provided concessions at Center events, but that will end on Dec. 1.

‘We will not let them down’: De Soto leaders pledge wise use of referendum funds

DE SOTO, Wis. – De Soto Area school officials are taking a breather after the district’s fourth attempt at an operating referendum in three years was approved by voters. School board President Holly Nickelatti said she is “incredibly grateful” for the trust the community placed in the district when voters approved the $3.6 million operating referendum on Nov. 3.

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.

Western Wisconsin school districts face budget gaps after voters reject funding referendums

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) — Voters in several local school districts rejected requests for more funding Tuesday, leaving districts with budget problems to solve.

La Crosse man’s attempted homicide trial, in storage unit attack, begins in January

The suspect in an attempted homicide in La Crosse will go to trial in January, according to the presiding judge in the case. Freeman Cole, a 46-year-old from La Crosse, is accused of attacking a woman at a south La Crosse storage unit near Mormon Coulee Road in 2023. Police...

Christmas on Commercial Street brings holiday festivities to Bangor

BANGOR, Wis. (WKBT) -- Bangor is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the season during Christmas on Commercial Street from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5.

Modular Data Centers bring new community questions

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Wisconsin-Minnesota Weather Alert: La Crosse 31° Cold Start, Nov 7-11

LA CROSSE, WI — Frosty windshields, crisp Mississippi River Valley air and temperatures near freezing are giving way to a dramatic November warmup. By Monday, La Crosse could reach 62 degrees, a striking turnaround from Saturday's 31-degree morning reading.