La Crosse County Sheriff's recount: John Siegel remains winner
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Envelope after envelope, ballot after ballot, and the winner remains the same. Democrat John Siegel will be the next Sheriff of La Crosse…
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Bangor and Holmen school districts discuss the next steps of its referendums
The first step after a referendum passes is creating a blueprint for improvements. While the process has started, residents of Holmen and Bangor won’t see improvements for a few years.
College students and the impact of their vote in Western Wisconsin
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Nationwide, political experts say the youth vote may be the key to winning office. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there…
Separating fact and fiction: Why inaccurate political ads get air time
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- According to the Federal Communication Commission, there are only four rules when it comes to political ads. Stations including News 8 Now have…
La Crosse mayor says he won't veto conversion therapy ban
Last week the city council voted to approve an amended version of the ban, so that it only applies to state or federally-licensed medical or mental health professionals practicing the therapy on anyone under 18.
An underdog rises: Rebecca Cooke's loss is a win for rural votes in Wisconsin
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Democrats say last night’s primary proved there is victory in loss. State Senator Brad Pfaff won the Democratic nomination for the 3rd Congressional…
Pfaff declares victory in Wisconsin Third Congressional District primary
LA CROSSE (WKBT)-- Wisconsin State Senator Brad Pfaff has declared victory in the Democratic primary for the Wisconsin's Third Congressional District. Pfaff claimed victory at his watch party at Bodega in…
Leinfelder advances to La Crosse County Sheriff general election
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Republican candidate for La Crosse County Sheriff, Fritz Leinfelder, is moving on to the November general election. Leinfelder edged out his co-worker and La…
McGrath reflects on campaign at primary night watch party in Eau Claire
EAU CLAIRE (WKBT) - Deb Mcgrath held a watch party at Houligan's Steak and Seafood in Eau Claire. McGrath conceded the race on Tuesday night, helping pave the way for Brad…
Business owner Cooke proud of campaign effort to 'fight for everyday folks'
EAU CLAIRE (WKBT)- Businesswoman Rebecca Cooke held her primary election watch party Tuesday night at Labor Temple in Eau Claire. Cooke grew up on an Eau Claire dairy farm,…
