Ukraine mom and son fleeing war find refuge in Holmen
In total, 265 days have passed since Russia invaded Ukraine. A mom experienced the consequences of this war before finding refuge in Holmen. One Holmen couple welcomed her family into their own.
Author: Jordan Fremstad
Lack of funding and Wisconsin school finance flaw forces school districts to solve their own problems
A near-record number of Wisconsin schools can’t afford the upgrades they need. So, they’re asking taxpayers to help. La Crosse’s proposal costs the most. A flaw in the state’s school finance structure rewards some schools and punishes others.
Lack of debate casts shadow over Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District race
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - In a troubling pattern, Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional voters won’t hear from their candidates on a debate stage. People will have…
Clear Eyes: Former La Crosse surgeon finds joy in welding after eye injury ends his career
People who get knocked down find ways to build themselves back up. One La Crosse man found his second chance after a career-ending accident.
October Top Notch Teacher: La Crosse Central special education teacher drives home knowledge for students
The first person a child sees before their school day begins is a bus driver. Some children see their driver in the classroom as well. October's Top Notch Teacher features one teacher who drives home life lessons for a special group of kids.
Minnesota's Principal of the Year Curt Slater prepares teachers in West Salem
The school year is less than two weeks away and West Salem teachers played the role of students Monday. The 2018 National Distinguished Principal of the Year for Minnesota, Curt Slater, spoke to West Salem school staff at back-to-school orientation.
A bright future: Waukon High School senior with autism prepares for graduation, college
With the right support, anything is possible. One Waukon (Iowa) High School senior faced an uphill climb through his battle with autism. A La Crosse program helped turn this young man’s obstacles into accomplishments.
'Mr. Pigeon Falls': Trempealeau County's Reynolds Tomter receives Congressional Gold Medal
He’s 105 years old -- that’s just a number for one Pigeon Falls man. News 8 Now introduced people to Trempealeau County’s own celebrity before. Reynolds Tomter's popularity spread to the nation's capital. His military service was finally acknowledged with Congress’ highest honor.
Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional grabs national attention ahead of Tuesday's primary
Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional district is the number one U.S. House district likely to flip according to the National Journal. Rep. Ron Kind is retiring after holding the seat for more than 20 years.
Seeing is Listening: La Crosse sign language interpreters bring music to life for deaf community
People's ears allow them to understand and communicate, but for some their sight provides what their hearing cannot. One country music festival provided people with the skill to share music with the deaf community.
