Onalaska's Valley View Mall hosts 'Sensory Santa' for children with autism
At the Valley View Mall, children with autism got a special chance to participate in Sensory Santa.
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La Crosse families enjoy the 22nd Annual Enchanted Forest at Riverside Park
LA CROSSE (WKBT)--Riverside Park in La Crosse opened up its 22nd Annual Enchanted Forest for some Halloween fun. It featured all things not-so-spooky for…
La Crosse doctors warn parents to watch out for RSV symptoms as cases rise nationwide
RSV is a common virus that causes cold-like symptoms and causes thousands of kids to be hospitalized every year.
September is the month with most child births, says Mayo Clinic Health System
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- According to medical experts at La Crosse's Mayo Clinic Health System, September is statistically the number one birth month in the United States. Statistics show the middle…
Wisconsin to receive $14 million from JUUL settlement
Wisconsin will receive $14 million as part of a settlement with the e-cigarette company JUUL.
Health officials advise to vaccinate children as new school year arrives
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Wisconsin's on time vaccination rates among children is down 20%. Health officials say vaccinations are the best way to keep your…
Getting a good night sleep important for children
Elementary school kids who get less than nine hours of sleep may experience a negative impact on their cognitive development.
La Crosse Riverfest kicks off weekend with kids parade
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — Young Coulee Region residents kicked off the long holiday weekend with the kids parade Friday during Riverfest. The parade began and finished at the fountain…
Study: Lead exposure rate among children in Wisconsin is more than twice the national average
Dr. Elizabeth Hansen, a pediatrician with Gundersen Health System, spoke about the long-term impacts of lead exposure on children.
Lead levels in Wisconsin children are double the national rate
A recent study has found that lead levels in the blood of Wisconsin’s children are more than double the national rate.
