The game was close for a good portion of the first half but the home team would pull away as they went on to win 71-43.

The Luther Lady Knights hosted the G-E-T Redhawks for a Coulee Conference girls basketball match up.

The Golden Eagles extended their win streak to three games in a row as they cooled down the red-hot Panthers on Friday.

The Mabel-Canton Cougars hosted the Rushford-Peterson Trojans for a MSHSL boys basketball match up.

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- West Salem boys basketball earned a 63-41 road win over Logan Friday night.

State and local leaders have urged the community to remain calm amid unrest that escalated earlier this week

The Aquinas Blugolds hosted the Regis Ramblers for a battle of top-10 ranked boys teams during the Midwest Players Classic at the La Crosse Center.

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The North Crawford Trojans took on the Melrose-Mindoro Mustangs in the first game of the 2026 Midwest Players Classic at the La Crosse Center.

The Aquinas Blugolds took on the St. Croix Central Panthers during the 2026 Midwest Players Classic at the La Crosse Center.

The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over possible obstruction of federal law enforcement

The G-E-T Redhawks took on the St. Croix Central Panthers during the 2026 Midwest Players Classic at the La Crosse Center.

Each year the foundation awards grants to enhance unique education opportunities in La Crosse schools.

The City of La Crosse activated an emergency day center Monday morning in response to a cold weather advisory.

SCAM ALERT The Hokah Police Department is warning residents about a scam involving someone impersonating Mayor Lee Tippery in fraudulent emails requesting gift card purchases.

A Winona state senator says he wants to broker a meeting between the president and Minnesota governor to "end the chaos" in Minnesota.

If you work in a job where you receive tips, you could soon be saving some extra money.

The 37-year-old had two apparent gunshot wounds to her right chest, one apparent gunshot wound to her left forearm and a possible gunshot wound on the left side of her head, according to the report.

TRAVEL ALERT East bound lanes of Highway 16 in Onalaska are blocked due to a semi vs. SUV crash. https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/onalaska/travel-alert-crash-on-highway-16-in-onalaska-near-i-90-ramp/article_39d37da5-137f-4e33-b953-e4191c5594ef.html 

Ruthie Chipps highlighted "dietitian dishes" as one solution — quick, easy frozen meals designed to target specific health conditions such as heart disease.

The high average price is partly driven up by fewer cheap options for new car buyers.

“Maria presented me with her Nobel Peace Prize for the work I have done. Such a wonderful gesture of mutual respect,” Trump posted on Truth Social.

"Tyler Robinson’s defense attorneys allege a conflict of interest exists at the Utah County Attorney’s Office and will be arguing to have the entire office disqualified from prosecuting the case."

The Cardinals kept their fantastic start to the season going as they were able to hand the Warriors the conference loss.

"I'm very concerned it's going to be a constant hum, buzzing, and crackling... There's no powerline in Minnesota this big, and the first one is going to be in our backyard.": Residents shared their concerns for the Gopher to Badger transmission line project at a final open house Thursday evening.

It was a game that lived up to the hype and them some on Thursday night and in the end the Panthers were able to outlast the Trojans.

The Central girls continue to find ways to walk out of the gym victorious as they withstood a great effort from Onalaska and went on to win 60-51.

A sudden federal decision this week nearly forced major cuts to mental health and substance abuse services before public pressure led officials to reverse course.

The ceremony recognizes emerging leaders and entrepreneurs between ages 21 and 40.

Half of the funding was recently awarded to Feeding Wisconsin and Hunger Task Force, two organizations that will purchase and distribute food across Wisconsin.

Machado did not provide further details, however, and the White House didn't immediately say if Trump accepted the medal, or provide more clarity.

The technology, housed in the school nurse’s office, connects students with Emplify Health by Gundersen providers for same-day medical visits during the school day.

The Native American community in south Minneapolis says they're working together to protect each other from fears of being detained.

President Donald Trump unveiled a multipart proposal on Thursday aimed at lowering prescription drug prices and reducing health insurance premiums, as well as increasing pricing transparency.

Wisconsin health officials are warning residents to stop using Live it Up brand Super Greens powder after 11 people in the state became sick with Salmonella poisoning, including two who required hospitalization.

An appliance distributor is expanding a minifridge recall that now covers roughly 964,000 Frigidaire-branded products sold in the U.S., after multiple fire reports.

A person driving a horse-drawn buggy was seriously injured Thursday morning when an SUV struck the buggy on Highway 33 in the Town of Sheldon.

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration's massive immigration crackdown.

"Heba Muraisi refused food for 73 days and Kamran Ahmed for 66."

It is unknown which crew member has a health concern, though that person is expected to be transported to a hospital, which is uncommon after traveling to space.

"Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey described the situation as not “sustainable.”'

"Denmark, which is responsible for Greenland’s defense, has warned an attack on Greenland would all but end NATO."

La Crosse Promise hosted its first professional etiquette dinner at Union Market Bistro on Wednesday, teaching students essential business and dining skills.

Town of Campbell Supervisor Lee Donahue and La Crosse County Supervisor Margaret Lawson delivered keynote remarks, highlighting the significance of government at the local level and critical issues facing the community.

Automated buying tools and third-party resale sites are creating significant challenges for venues, where tickets for popular events sell out almost instantly.

The extensive renovation was funded through a state grant awarded in fall 2024 and includes new large and small meeting rooms, a new creation space and an updated computer lab.

Assembly Bill 677 passed by 93-6 and would establish grooming as a criminal offense in Wisconsin. Currently, no specific criminal grooming laws exist on the state's books.

The Department of Children and Families held a briefing Wednesday to discuss reforms Wisconsin implemented following the 2009 "Cashing In on Kids" investigation and recent steps to prevent fraud in the state's childcare assistance program.

Galesville Pharmacy announced the closure in a notice posted on its doors, surprising customers who learned about the decision when they arrived to pick up medications.

Layla, a Doberman rescue, comes to work with Deputy David Jones, the bailiff for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Jones says her calm demeanor makes her a comforting presence for victims involved in sensitive cases.