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J.F. Brennan breaks ground on Midwest commercial dive training center
J.F. Brennan breaks ground on Midwest commercial dive training center
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- J.F. Brennan Company broke ground this morning on a new commercial dive training center designed for union members—the only facility of its kind in the Midwest.
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La Crosse breast cancer survivors heading to France for dragon boat competition
La Crosse breast cancer survivors heading to France for dragon boat competition
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — A local team of breast cancer survivors is preparing to take their dragon boat racing talents across the Atlantic, as the La Crosse Mississippi Sisters
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Wild West Days celebrates 30 years of frontier history and family fun
Wild West Days celebrates 30 years of frontier history and family fun
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La Crosse Giveback Festival provides free school supplies and community support
La Crosse Giveback Festival provides free school supplies and community support
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Rotary Lights Kiddie Express brings food drive to Sunday Market
Rotary Lights Kiddie Express brings food drive to Sunday Market
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Kushner has a rare meeting with Hamas' leader on the Gaza road map. A meeting with Netanyahu is next
Kushner has a rare meeting with Hamas' leader on the Gaza road map. A meeting with Netanyahu is next
U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner has held a rare meeting with the Hamas chief in Egypt in a push to make progress on the stalled Gaza ceasefire. Officials from mediating countries
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Tommy John, MLB pitcher and namesake of revolutionary elbow surgery, dies at 83
Tommy John, MLB pitcher and namesake of revolutionary elbow surgery, dies at 83
(CNN) — Former MLB pitcher Tommy John, who is best known as the namesake of a pioneering elbow surgery that extended his career, passed away Saturday at age 83, according
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Trump’s vaccine order is counterproductive and ‘wrong on so many levels,’ GOP lawmaker says
Trump’s vaccine order is counterproductive and ‘wrong on so many levels,’ GOP lawmaker says
(CNN) — Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, an increasingly sharp critic of President Donald Trump, on Sunday called the president’s vaccine order to separate injections for measles, mumps and rubella “wrong
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Israel's Ben Gvir advocates killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage
Israel's Ben Gvir advocates killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage
An extremist official in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet has advocated for killing “30 to 40” people in Gaza each night. Comments by Itamar Ben-Gvir surfaced Sunday and were quickly
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‘Uncharted territory’: Second-largest reservoir in US plunges to a record low
‘Uncharted territory’: Second-largest reservoir in US plunges to a record low
(CNN) — Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the United States, provides water and electricity to millions in the West. It has now has shrunk to its lowest level on
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Crowley sees early lead over Tiffany, new poll shows
Crowley sees early lead over Tiffany, new poll shows
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) -- A recent Badger Battleground Poll is showing an early, but narrow lead for Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley over Congressman Tom Tiffany ahead of the November
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Holmen residents line the streets for annual Kornfest parade
Holmen residents line the streets for annual Kornfest parade
The Brief
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Winona community gathers downtown for 10th annual Big Muddy Festival
Winona community gathers downtown for 10th annual Big Muddy Festival
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Classic cars, custom rides and family fun rev up at Cannon Valley Bangarang Car Show
Classic cars, custom rides and family fun rev up at Cannon Valley Bangarang Car Show
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I-94 near Menomonie closes for two hours after semi-truck loses trailer
I-94 near Menomonie closes for two hours after semi-truck loses trailer
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WKBT) -- A portion of I-94 in Dunn County was closed for two hours on Saturday after a semi-truck lost its trailer while driving east, according to a
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Homeless residential program 'winding down' after funding loss
Homeless residential program 'winding down' after funding loss
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- A local residential program for those without a home is winding down due to a loss of funding.
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Families receive free backpacks, school supplies in preparation for new school year
Families receive free backpacks, school supplies in preparation for new school year
The Brief
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Bedbugs can cause people to lose sleep — and blood. Here's what to do about them
Bedbugs can cause people to lose sleep — and blood. Here's what to do about them
Bedbugs are on the rise and they tend to be at their worst at this time of year. The critters have horrified homeowners for centuries. They hide in furniture and
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While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis
While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis
Taliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan. They claim to have brought stability and ended decades of conflict. However, a top United Nations
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Multiple shooters and 5 people shot at Virginia State University
Multiple shooters and 5 people shot at Virginia State University
A shooting involving multiple suspects and five people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday. The shooting happened near the university’s Quad Annexes, and both campus
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Duffy announces $140M plan to overhaul Amtrak locomotives in Wisconsin, give Hiawatha line new trains
Duffy announces $140M plan to overhaul Amtrak locomotives in Wisconsin, give Hiawatha line new trains
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced Friday that the Federal Railroad Administration would spend more than $140 million to overhaul Amtrak locomotives and add
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Total statewide property value rises 8%, crossing $1 trillion
Total statewide property value rises 8%, crossing $1 trillion
MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin's total statewide equalized property value grew by $74.6 billion or 8% in 2025, the Department of Revenue announced Friday, and now sits above $1 trillion.
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Winona city council approves land use change for 24-hour homeless shelter
Winona city council approves land use change for 24-hour homeless shelter
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) -- Winona City Council recently approved a land use change that could pave the way for a 24-hour homeless shelter at this church.
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Kornfest revival: Beloved community tradition saved by strong community support
Kornfest revival: Beloved community tradition saved by strong community support
HOLMEN, Wis. (WKBT) — The 62nd annual Kornfest opened its doors Friday evening after organizers announced in February that the beloved community tradition would not return this year. Funding challenges,
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Klobuchar highlights health care proposals during Winona campaign stop
Klobuchar highlights health care proposals during Winona campaign stop
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) -- Minnesota Democratic gubernatorial candidate Senator Amy Klobuchar made a campaign stop in Winona Friday, highlighting her health care proposals.
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Cop on a Rooftop event raises money for Special Olympics Wisconsin
Cop on a Rooftop event raises money for Special Olympics Wisconsin
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Law enforcement officers took to Dunkin rooftops across Wisconsin on Friday for the annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Wisconsin.
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