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"Thursday’s transfer leaves the bodies of 11 deceased hostages remaining in Gaza."

Israel receives remains of two deceased hostages held in Gaza

(CNN) — Israel received the remains two deceased hostages held in Gaza on Thursday afternoon. The remains were transferred to Israel via the Red Cross and taken to the country’s

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La Crosse Central's football team is implementing a community give-back gameplan.

La Crosse Central Football organizes food donations for YMCA

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- La Crosse Central's football team is implementing a community give-back gameplan.

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16-year-old Jacoby from Westby has spent much of his life facing medical challenges few can imagine. About five months ago, Jacoby’s family noticed something was wrong. His voice suddenly changed overnight, and his speech became slow and slurred.

Jacoby Strong: Westby teen battles rare health conditions as community rallies to help

WESTBY, Wis. (WKBT) -- His parents say he has always been “one of a kind,” but in recent months, Jacoby’s health has taken a concerning turn — and doctors are

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Tree Huggers Cannabis launched its "Can for Can" food drive, allowing customers to exchange canned goods for cannabis beverages while supporting families in need during the ongoing government shutdown.

Tree Huggers Cannabis launches 'Can for Can' food drive to support local families

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- A local cannabis dispensary is stepping up to help address food insecurity in the community with a creative donation drive that runs throughout November.

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The ceremony served a dual purpose, paying tribute to Carter's work with the non-profit, while highlighting the critical need for housing in rural communities across Wisconsin.

Habitat for Humanity honors late Jimmy Carter with tree planting ceremony in Hillsboro

HILLSBORO, Wis. (WKBT) -- Habitat for Humanity volunteers and future homeowners gathered in Hillsboro to plant a tree honoring the late former President Jimmy Carter, recognizing his decades of service

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In La Crosse, Representatives Jill Billings and Tara Johnson hosted an emergency food drive at WAFER Food Pantry, emphasizing the urgent need for community support as thousands prepare to lose food assistance.

Wisconsin lawmakers host emergency food drives as FoodShare benefits end November 1

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Wisconsin lawmakers are mobilizing emergency food drives across the state as FoodShare benefits are set to end November 1, leaving hundreds of thousands of residents without

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The western Wisconsin Republican sat down in studio with WKBT News 8 Now Thursday afternoon. Tiffany said he'd make home ownership easier if elected.

GOP governor candidate Tom Tiffany touts plan to freeze property taxes, noncommittal on medical cannabis bill

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor and District 7 Congressman Tom Tiffany said his campaign is about lowering all costs for Wisconsinites.

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State Representative Jodi Emerson and Senator Jeff Smith hosted a food drive at the Community Table in Eau Claire to raise awareness about the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on food assistance programs.

Wisconsin lawmakers host food drive as FoodShare benefits face shutdown

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- With FoodShare benefits set to expire on Saturday, Wisconsin lawmakers are mobilizing community support to address growing food insecurity across the state.

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Craig's Closet, located behind Mr Kitty's Cat Cafe, stocks shelves with pet food, litter, and toys as part of a community initiative to support local pet owners during difficult times.

Eau Claire cat cafe supports pet owners with donation-based pantry program

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WKBT) — A small shed behind an Eau Claire cat cafe is making a significant impact for pet owners facing financial hardship.

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In Wisconsin, registered sex offenders on active probation or parole must follow strict Halloween guidelines that have been in place for 15 years.

Halloween Safety: What parents need to know about sex offender rules in Wisconsin and Minnesota

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The North Crawford Trojans are currently experiencing one of the best seasons in the school's history. With an undefeated record of 10-0, they are among the final eight teams competing

Together with Tae: The Trojan Brotherhood

The North Crawford Trojans are currently experiencing one of the best seasons in the school's history. With an undefeated record of 10-0, they are among the final eight teams competing

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The average home heating bill in the Midwest is going up as families also see inflation impact other costs.

Wisconsin heating assistance program faces delays due to government shutdown

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There was no indication the U.S. would start detonating warheads, but Trump offered few details about what seemed to be a significant shift in U.S. policy.

Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years

President Donald Trump has appeared to suggest on social media that the U.S. resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time in three decades. There was no indication that the

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When you're on a team, every day brings challenges. But for the North Crawford Trojans, it's more than a game. It's about life, friendship and belonging. News 8 Now's Kade Overton brings you the story of Tae and the Trojans tonight at 6.

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In a statement, the palace said Andrew will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and not as a prince, and he will move from his Royal Lodge residence into “private accommodation.”

King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence

Buckingham Palace says that King Charles III is stripping his brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicting him from his royal residence.

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“Right now, Congress has put money in an emergency fund for an emergency, and it’s hard for me to understand how this isn’t an emergency when there’s no money and a lot of people are needing their SNAP benefits,” US District Judge Indira Talwani said.

Judge indicates she’ll intervene in fight over SNAP food assistance money

(CNN) — A federal judge in Boston indicated Thursday that she will intervene in a high-stakes fight over the Trump administration’s decision to not tap into billions of dollars in

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Winter is coming, and with it, soaring heating bills. Wisconsin's home energy assistance program helps low-income residents stay warm. But the government shutdown puts it all at risk, delaying payments until the budget is approved.

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The Chinese promise to buy at least 25 million metric tons of soybeans annually for next three years will bring their purchases back in line with where they were at before President Donald Trump launched his trade war with China in the spring.

American farmers welcome China's promise to buy their soybean but this deal doesn't solve everything

American farmers welcomed China’s promise to buy some of their soybeans, but Iowa farmer Robb Ewoldt cautioned this won’t solve all the problems as farmers continue to deal with soaring

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On Wednesday, the moves made by the Justice Department had employees reeling within the US Attorney’s Office in DC and the FBI, which had investigated and caught Taranto, believing he was a danger to the public in 2023, people familiar with the office told CNN on Thursday.

‘Orwellian’: Current and former prosecutors alarmed after DOJ scrubs mentions of Trump and January 6 from court records

(CNN) — The Justice Department’s decision to sideline two US attorneys and remove mentions of Donald Trump and the US Capitol attack from court papers before the sentencing of a

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One person died Thursday morning in a three-vehicle crash that shut down Highway 53 north of Holmen for more than six hours.

UPDATE: One killed in three-vehicle crash that shut down Highway 53 for over 6 hours

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Parsons was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for October, the NFL announced, after ending the month with four sacks. Three of those came against the Arizona Cardinals, making Parsons the only NFC player this month with a three-sack game.

Micah Parsons named NFC Defensive Player of the Month

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Micah Parsons has been every bit as great as advertised since arriving in Green Bay from the Dallas Cowboys. On Thursday, he was recognized for his

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There was no indication the U.S. would start detonating warheads, but Trump offered few details about what seemed to be a significant shift in U.S. policy.

Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years

There was no indication the U.S. would start detonating warheads, but Trump offered few details about what seemed to be a significant shift in U.S. policy.

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Tonight at 6, we review the rules sex offenders are required to follow when it comes to Halloween. What to know to keep your kids safe. #predators #sexoffenders #crimsonpumpkin #lacross #halloween #wisconsin #coulee

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Set to take effect in July, the policy is aimed primarily at organizations that work with immigrants and transgender youth.

New Trump rule bars student loan relief for public workers tied to 'illegal' activity

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is forging ahead with plans to eject some nonprofits from a popular student loan forgiveness program if their work is deemed to have a "substantial

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Around the country, the clocks will go back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday to mark the return to standard time and more daylight in the mornings.

How Americans feel about changing the clocks

NEW YORK (AP) — Yes, you’ll get a shot at an extra hour’s sleep. But even with that, it might be one of the most dreaded weekends on the American

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