Altra Federal Credit preps for upcoming 'Teens and Money' seminar
Altra Federal Credit Union wants to give area teens a dose of the real world.
education
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.
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.
Gov. Tony Evers concludes statewide tour with visits in Tomah
Governor Tony Evers finished his back to school tour with a visit to his former stomping grounds of Tomah on Thursday.
Onalaska School District installs new Ho-Chunk land markers
ONALASKA (WKBT) -- The school district of Onalaska installed new Ho-Chunk land and heritage markers at all three of their elementary schools. The district equity committee first discussed…
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.
Gundersen to provide free tuition for new trainee program
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Gundersen Health System is accepting applicants for its medical assistant trainee program. Medical assistants help administer and document treatments and assist physicians with…
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.
Great Rivers United Way's Bucks for Books to boost reading tutor effort
ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) — Great Rivers United Way is kicking off its Bucks for Book fundraiser. The effort, which has a $5,000 goal, will…
