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This Valentine's Day, Kathy, Denise, Ellen, and Donna spent theirs performing sweet serenades in La Crosse, blending rich harmonies and plenty of smiles to brighten people’s days.
Barbershop quartet spreads Valentine's cheer and charity in La Crosse
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Chocolates and flowers might be classic Valentine’s Day gifts, but one local barbershop quartet is finding a more musical way to share the love.
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February 15, 2026 at 5:45 AM
This Valentine's Day, Kathy, Denise, Ellen, and Donna spent theirs performing sweet serenades in La Crosse, blending rich harmonies and plenty of smiles to brighten people’s days.
Visitors could browse vendors offering psychic readings, energy work, and metaphysical merchandise- all aimed at fostering mindfulness and self-discovery; The expo also offered workshops, giving attendees a chance to connect with others.
Holistic Expo aims to bring healing and self-discovery to Onalaska
ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) -- The Omni Center transformed into a space for wellness and connection this weekend as the Holistic Healing and Wellness Fair returns to Onalaska.
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February 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Visitors could browse vendors offering psychic readings, energy work, and metaphysical merchandise- all aimed at fostering mindfulness and self-discovery; The expo also offered workshops, giving attendees a chance to connect with others.
The festival highlights local music, food, craft beer, and spirits, giving residents a chance to enjoy homegrown talent while supporting the local community.
Winter Roots Festival brings music, favor and community spirit to La Crosse
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The rhythm of Wisconsin is alive at the La Crosse Center this weekend, where local bands and regional flavors came together for a good cause.
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February 15, 2026 at 4:30 AM
The festival highlights local music, food, craft beer, and spirits, giving residents a chance to enjoy homegrown talent while supporting the local community.
The UW-La Crosse Women's basketball team hosted UW-Oshkosh for WIAC match up.
Eagles defend home court vs. UW–Stevens Point, improve to 8–4 in WIAC play
The UW-La Crosse Women's basketball team hosted UW-Oshkosh for WIAC match up.
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February 15, 2026 at 4:02 AM
The UW-La Crosse Women's basketball team hosted UW-Oshkosh for WIAC match up.
The Onalaska Hilltoppers hosted the Kimberly Papermakers in a nonconference boys basketball matchup.
Hilltoppers fall in final seconds against Kimberly 77-76
The Onalaska Hilltoppers hosted the Kimberly Papermakers in a nonconference boys basketball matchup.
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February 15, 2026 at 3:46 AM
The Onalaska Hilltoppers hosted the Kimberly Papermakers in a nonconference boys basketball matchup.
Race Director Bill Patza says organizers put special effort into making the championship feel like a professional-level competition with a Jumbotron, multiple cameras, and a webcast.
La Crosse hosts 51st Wisconsin State Ski and Snowboard Championship
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Winter sports fans are packing the slopes at Mt. La Crosse this weekend for a showcase of some of the state’s top high school talent.
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February 15, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Race Director Bill Patza says organizers put special effort into making the championship feel like a professional-level competition with a Jumbotron, multiple cameras, and a webcast.
Area wrestlers across western Wisconsin battled for berths in the WIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament at sectional sites Saturday, with athletes needing a top‑two finish in their weight class to
Tickets to state on the line as local wrestlers take the mat
Area wrestlers across western Wisconsin battled for berths in the WIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament at sectional sites Saturday, with athletes needing a top‑two finish in their weight class to
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February 15, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Area wrestlers across western Wisconsin battled for berths in the WIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament at sectional sites Saturday, with athletes needing a top‑two finish in their weight class to
At the 2026 Winter Olympics, they’re on opposing sides of a historic and storied rivalry between two proud nations and both will be fighting tooth and nail throughout the competition to emerge victorious. Off the ice, though, they’re a very happy couple and are engaged to be married.
There’s a real life ‘Heated Rivalry’ at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
(CNN) — On the ice, they’re sworn enemies. At the 2026 Winter Olympics, they’re on opposing sides of a historic and storied rivalry between two proud nations and both will
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February 15, 2026 at 12:15 AM
At the 2026 Winter Olympics, they’re on opposing sides of a historic and storied rivalry between two proud nations and both will be fighting tooth and nail throughout the competition to emerge victorious. Off the ice, though, they’re a very happy couple and are engaged to be married.
The headquarters for the Republican Party of Eau Claire County in Altoona was vandalized Friday night, according to chairman Fred Kappus.
Eau Claire County GOP headquarters vandalized
ALTOONA, Wis. (WKBT) -- The headquarters of the Republican Party of Eau Claire County was vandalized Friday night, according to chairman Fred Kappus.
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February 14, 2026 at 11:21 PM
The headquarters for the Republican Party of Eau Claire County in Altoona was vandalized Friday night, according to chairman Fred Kappus.
Marco Rubio offered a reassuring message to America’s allies on Saturday, striking a less aggressive but still firm tone about the administration’s intent to reshape the trans-Atlantic alliance
Rubio's speech to European allies takes a softer tone but sticks to Trump's firm stance
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has offered a reassuring message to America’s allies. He struck a less aggressive but still firm tone on Saturday about the Trump administration’s intent
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February 14, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Marco Rubio offered a reassuring message to America’s allies on Saturday, striking a less aggressive but still firm tone about the administration’s intent to reshape the trans-Atlantic alliance
The renderings from Shalom Baranes Associates — which were posted by the National Capital Planning Commission on its website and then swiftly taken down — show the new East Wing could span approximately one street block, significantly longer than the West Wing.
Architect submits most-detailed renderings so far for White House ballroom
(CNN) — The most-detailed renderings yet of President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project were briefly made available Friday, showing the massive scale of the planned 89,000-square-foot space.
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February 14, 2026 at 9:45 PM
The renderings from Shalom Baranes Associates — which were posted by the National Capital Planning Commission on its website and then swiftly taken down — show the new East Wing could span approximately one street block, significantly longer than the West Wing.
Sánchez, 33, played for the Brewers in 2024 and batted .220 with a .307 on-base percentage, 11 homers and 37 RBIs in 89 games while backing up two-time All-Star catcher William Contreras and getting some playing time at designated hitter.
Brewers, catcher Gary Sánchez finalize $1.75 million, 1-year deal with mutual option for 2027
The Milwaukee Brewers and veteran catcher Gary Sánchez have finalized a $1.75 million, one-year deal with a mutual option for 2027, the team announced on Saturday. The two sides agreed
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February 14, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Sánchez, 33, played for the Brewers in 2024 and batted .220 with a .307 on-base percentage, 11 homers and 37 RBIs in 89 games while backing up two-time All-Star catcher William Contreras and getting some playing time at designated hitter.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:41 p.m. when LCPD says a pedestrian was standing in the middle of West Avenue near Adams Street and was struck by a vehicle.
Pedestrian injured after being hit by vehicle on West Ave Friday night
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- A person was taken to a local hospital after being hit by a vehicle on West Avenue near Adams Street Friday night, according to the La
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February 14, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The incident occurred at approximately 11:41 p.m. when LCPD says a pedestrian was standing in the middle of West Avenue near Adams Street and was struck by a vehicle.
The countries said in a joint statement that “Russia had the means, motive and opportunity to administer this poison.” They said they were reporting Russia to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons for a breach of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
European nations say Alexei Navalny was poisoned by the Kremlin with dart frog toxin
Five European countries say tests confirm Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin found in poison frogs, and they blame the Russian state. On Saturday, the
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February 14, 2026 at 6:45 PM
The countries said in a joint statement that “Russia had the means, motive and opportunity to administer this poison.” They said they were reporting Russia to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons for a breach of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Public Health Madison and Dane County says the person stayed at the Holiday Inn Express at 5150 High Crossing Blvd on Feb. 6 from 12:01 a.m. to noon.
Officials confirm second measles case in Dane Co.
MADISON, Wis. — Health officials on Saturday confirmed the second measles case in Dane County and the fourth in Wisconsin after an out-of-state traveler stayed at a Madison hotel earlier
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February 14, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Public Health Madison and Dane County says the person stayed at the Holiday Inn Express at 5150 High Crossing Blvd on Feb. 6 from 12:01 a.m. to noon.
Stolz, a 21-year-old from Kewaskum Wisconsin, is only the second man to complete the 500-1,000 double at one Olympics.
Jordan Stolz wins his 2nd Olympic speedskating gold medal by adding a 500-meter title to the 1,000
Jordan Stolz has won his second speedskating gold medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics by finishing first in the 500 meters in an Olympic-record time. Saturday's race was the American's
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February 14, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Stolz, a 21-year-old from Kewaskum Wisconsin, is only the second man to complete the 500-1,000 double at one Olympics.
Another shutdown for parts of the federal government has begun as a fight over proposed restrictions on President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agenda drags on.
What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown
A partial shutdown of the federal government has begun. But unlike the record 43-day shutdown last fall, the closures will be narrowly confined this time. Only agencies under the umbrella
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February 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Another shutdown for parts of the federal government has begun as a fight over proposed restrictions on President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agenda drags on.
39-year-old James Lee Lopez was arrested after a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper allegedly observed signs of impairment during a traffic stop.
Muskego man arrested on alleged 4th OWI
MONROE COUNTY, Wis. (WKBT) -- A Muskego man was arrested early Saturday morning for his fourth alleged operating a motor vehicle under the influence offense, according to a release.
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February 14, 2026 at 4:15 PM
39-year-old James Lee Lopez was arrested after a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper allegedly observed signs of impairment during a traffic stop.
Transportation Security Administration officers are expected to work without pay while lawmakers remain without an agreement on DHS' annual funding.
TSA agents are working without pay at US airports due to another shutdown
A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has gone into effect. That includes the Transportation Security Administration, whose officers are responsible for screening passengers and bags at airports. Experts
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February 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Transportation Security Administration officers are expected to work without pay while lawmakers remain without an agreement on DHS' annual funding.
Waukesha County Land Conservancy is hoping to turn some heartbreak this Valentine's Day into habitat restoration through a unique fundraiser, centered around clearing Buckthorn.
Valentine's Day fundraiser lets you destroy buckthorn named after your ex
EAGLE, Wisconsin (WISN) -- Roses and buckthorn have thorns, but one is a sign of love while the other is an invasive species in southeast Wisconsin.
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February 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Waukesha County Land Conservancy is hoping to turn some heartbreak this Valentine's Day into habitat restoration through a unique fundraiser, centered around clearing Buckthorn.
The Panthers, Knights and Redhawks all scored Coulee Conference victories and the Raiders won a nonconference game on Friday night.
West Salem, Arcadia, Luther, G-E-T notch wins as regular season winds down
The Panthers, Knights and Redhawks all scored Coulee Conference victories and the Raiders won a nonconference game on Friday night.
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February 14, 2026 at 6:36 AM
The Panthers, Knights and Redhawks all scored Coulee Conference victories and the Raiders won a nonconference game on Friday night.
The Wolves took a 44-40 lead into the locker room but then the Cardinals came out of the gates scorching in the second half going on to win 90-69.
Bangor erupts for 90 points in comeback victory over Wonewoc-Center
The Wolves took a 44-40 lead into the locker room but then the Cardinals came out of the gates scorching in the second half going on to win 90-69.
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February 14, 2026 at 6:21 AM
The Wolves took a 44-40 lead into the locker room but then the Cardinals came out of the gates scorching in the second half going on to win 90-69.
The La Crosse Central Riverhawks went on the road to face the Tomah Timberwolves for a MVC boys basketball match up.
Riverhawks win tight battle against Tomah 67-64
The La Crosse Central Riverhawks went on the road to face the Tomah Timberwolves for a MVC boys basketball match up.
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February 14, 2026 at 6:06 AM
The La Crosse Central Riverhawks went on the road to face the Tomah Timberwolves for a MVC boys basketball match up.
Winona boys and Cotter girls both defeated some strong teams on Friday night as the high school hoops regular season winds down.
Winhawks, Ramblers defend home court with impressive wins
Winona boys and Cotter girls both defeated some strong teams on Friday night as the high school hoops regular season winds down.
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February 14, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Winona boys and Cotter girls both defeated some strong teams on Friday night as the high school hoops regular season winds down.