Advice for avoiding charity scammers on Giving Tuesday
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Giving Tuesday encourages everyone to support charities during the holiday shopping season, but it's also prime time for scammers to take advantage of people's generosity. Wisconsin consumer protection officials are offering advice to avoid giving…
US oil prices are at their lowest level in nearly a year. Gas is down 6% in a month
US oil prices have fallen to their lowest level since December 2021 on fears that protests in China against Covid-19 lockdowns will dent demand.
US freight rail strike could cost economy $1 billion in first week
In the first three days alone, US workers and consumers could see potential losses of a quarter billion dollars as a transit strike involving rail is one of the most expensive and disruptive events that can happen to the economy.
Couleecap looking for more small business owners for downtown La Crosse business incubator
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Couleecap is giving small business owners a chance to sell their goods in downtown La Crosse. Their new…
Record salary increases expected in 2023, survey claims
However, with headline inflation still at 7.7%, any raise an employee gets below those levels effectively means they will be earning less because their paycheck won't buy as much.
Jeff Bezos says he'll give away most of his money, joining other billionaires' pledge
Bezos had been criticized for not signing the Giving Pledge, a campaign to encourage billionaires to donate the majority of their wealth through philanthropy.
Jeff Bezos says he will give most of his money to charity
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos plans to give away the majority of his $124 billion net worth during his lifetime, saying he will devote the bulk of his wealth to fighting climate change and supporting people who can unify humanity in the face of deep social and political divisions.
Wis. Dept. of Admin. officials make stops at Onalaska business
ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) - Onalaska business owners got a visit from Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld and other officials on Monday. They're speaking to people who received Main…
How It Works: Shared revenue's dwindling figures strain municipality budgets
Shared revenue's dwindling figures strain municipality budgets
US banks report more than $1 billion in potential ransomware payments in 2021
US financial institutions reported more than $1 billion in potential ransomware-related payments in 2021 — more than double the amount from the previous year and the most ever reported, according to Treasury Department data
BP's profit more than doubles as calls for windfall taxes grow louder
On Monday, President Joe Biden accused energy companies of "war profiteering" and said if they didn't "act beyond their narrow self interest" and "give the American people a break" they would pay "'a higher tax on their excess profits and face higher restrictions."
Wheat and corn prices jump after Russia quits Black Sea grain deal
Prices of wheat and corn on global commodities markets rose on Monday after Russia pulled out of a deal that had allowed some vital grain exports from Ukraine to pass through the Black Sea despite the war.
Oil companies post record profits as prices remain high
ExxonMobil earned $18.7 billion, excluding special items, up 6% from the second quarter results which had been the record and up 177% from a year ago.
Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area gets $30,000 from Wells Fargo Foundation
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area is getting extra help to renovate two homes. The Wells Fargo Foundation gave…
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La Crosse Job Center hosting virtual manufacturing job fair
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - For those looking to further their career or try something new: there's a virtual job fair on Thursday. These jobs are mostly…
Grants up to $10k available for La Crosse County community events negatively impacted by pandemic
La Crosse County launched the Community Event Grant Fund Tuesday. County officials say they have $90,000 in American Rescue Plan Act dollars to ensure area events and festivals can remain strong and sustainable.
