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Authorities searched Ryan Carter’s residence and allegedly found drug paraphernalia consistent with drug sales, cash and about 90 grams of methamphetamine.
Three arrested on Monday for drug-related charges in Black River Falls
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) -- Jackson County Sheriffs arrested three people for drug related charges on Monday, according to a release.
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December 27, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Authorities searched Ryan Carter’s residence and allegedly found drug paraphernalia consistent with drug sales, cash and about 90 grams of methamphetamine.
To treat flu this season, there are four antiviral drugs recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Tamiflu or oseltamivir, Xofluza or baloxavir, Relenza or zanamivir, and Rapivab or peramivir.
Tamiflu isn’t the only flu treatment available. These other options may fly under the radar – and provide relief
(CNN) — When the flu strikes, it can feel relentless: rising fever, hacking cough, stuffy nose and sore throat. For many people, relief can come in the form of Tamiflu,
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December 27, 2025 at 3:30 AM
To treat flu this season, there are four antiviral drugs recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Tamiflu or oseltamivir, Xofluza or baloxavir, Relenza or zanamivir, and Rapivab or peramivir.
Tree collection in La Crosse starts on January 5 at 7 a.m. and extends to January 16.
Christmas tree collection is almost here in La Crosse
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The time has come once again for Christmas tree collection in La Crosse.
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December 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Tree collection in La Crosse starts on January 5 at 7 a.m. and extends to January 16.
Lloyd's Speed Stop has designated two purple gas pumps at their West Salem location for a year-long fundraising initiative benefiting the West Salem School District.
Lloyd's Speed Stop partners with West Salem School District for year-long fundraising program
WEST SALEM, Wis. (WKBT) — A local gas station is fueling education in West Salem through an innovative fundraising program that turns every gallon of gas into direct support for
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December 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Lloyd's Speed Stop has designated two purple gas pumps at their West Salem location for a year-long fundraising initiative benefiting the West Salem School District.
Part of the land will be transformed into the foundation's new Central Flyway Whooping Crane research program, which will be used to manage the property and connect with the surrounding community.
Baraboo-based International Crane Foundation buys land on Texas coast to help whooping cranes
BARABOO, Wis. -- The International Crane Foundation, based in Baraboo, is purchasing large swaths of land along the Texas Gulf Coast in an effort to protect the endangered Whooping Crane.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Part of the land will be transformed into the foundation's new Central Flyway Whooping Crane research program, which will be used to manage the property and connect with the surrounding community.
Sierra remains held on a $1 million cash bond as he faces first-degree intentional homicide, arson, and animal mistreatment charges.
Charges refiled against Matthew Sierra in pregnant woman's death, new evidence presented
The Brief:
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December 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Sierra remains held on a $1 million cash bond as he faces first-degree intentional homicide, arson, and animal mistreatment charges.
All of the schools identified as having problems have been inspected and deemed safe, according to Milwaukee Public Schools.
Milwaukee clears its public schools of lead paint hazards after 10 months of work
(CNN) — The city of Milwaukee says it has finalized its efforts to stabilize nearly 100 public schools that were identified as having lead paint hazards earlier this year.
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December 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
All of the schools identified as having problems have been inspected and deemed safe, according to Milwaukee Public Schools.
No injuries were reported at the Broadway Street location. The fire was the result of an accident, according to representatives from Stepping Stones.
Family shelter in Menomonie damaged by fire Christmas Day
MENOMONIE (WKBT) -- Stepping Stones of Dunn County announced on Friday that its family shelter was damaged by fire on Thursday.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
No injuries were reported at the Broadway Street location. The fire was the result of an accident, according to representatives from Stepping Stones.
Officials said the bill was realistic in appearance including design, size and even the 3D blue security ribbon.
Man arrested for using fraudulent $100 bill with Trump's face in Mount Horeb
MOUNT HOREB, Wis. — A 75-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly attempting to pay with a fraudulent $100 bill featuring President Donald Trump's face.
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December 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Officials said the bill was realistic in appearance including design, size and even the 3D blue security ribbon.
In a release, Muller cited the need to protect taxpayers with ‘renewed discipline, clearer priorities, and a return to the proper role of county government.’
Chris Muller announces candidacy for District 20 seat on La Crosse County Board of Supervisors
Chris Muller of Holmen has announced that he will run for the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors as a representative of District 20, covering portions of Holmen and Onalaska.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
In a release, Muller cited the need to protect taxpayers with ‘renewed discipline, clearer priorities, and a return to the proper role of county government.’
Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region was one of many organizations that received grants from WHEDA.
$2 million in grants awarded to housing projects in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) -- Governor Tony Evers announced on Friday, in partnership with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), that $2 million in grants was being put towards
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December 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region was one of many organizations that received grants from WHEDA.
Zelenskyy told journalists that the two leaders will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine during Sunday's talks, and that the 20-point plan under discussion “is about 90% ready.”
Zelenskyy says he will meet with Trump in Florida on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he will meet on Sunday with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida. Zelenskyy told journalists on Friday that the two leaders will discuss security
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December 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Zelenskyy told journalists that the two leaders will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine during Sunday's talks, and that the 20-point plan under discussion “is about 90% ready.”
The winning ticket, sold at a Murphy USA gas station in Cabot, Arkansas, ended a record-breaking drawing cycle.
$1.8 billion Powerball winner could remain anonymous for some time under Arkansas law
(CNN) — A lucky Powerball ticket holder in Arkansas has won an estimated $1.8 billion jackpot, the second largest in US lottery history, after matching all six numbers in Monday’s
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December 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The winning ticket, sold at a Murphy USA gas station in Cabot, Arkansas, ended a record-breaking drawing cycle.
The Vikings’ 23-10 victory Thursday afternoon over the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis clinched the Packers’ sixth playoff berth in seven seasons under head coach Matt LaFleur.
Playoff bound: Lions' Christmas Day loss to Vikings clinches Packers’ postseason berth
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers have punched their playoff ticket.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The Vikings’ 23-10 victory Thursday afternoon over the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis clinched the Packers’ sixth playoff berth in seven seasons under head coach Matt LaFleur.
"Nigeria’s foreign ministry confirmed that the two countries had coordinated on the strike."
Trump says violence in Nigeria targets Christians. Here’s what we know
(CNN) — After months of warning that the US could take military action to stop violence against Christians in Nigeria, President Donald Trump announced on Christmas Day that he had
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December 26, 2025 at 10:11 AM
"Nigeria’s foreign ministry confirmed that the two countries had coordinated on the strike."
Nearly one-third of food that is grown and produced goes unsold or uneaten in the US, estimates ReFED, a nonprofit organization focused on reducing food waste.
35 million tons of food go to waste yearly in the US. Experts share tips to help stop it
(CNN) — Millions of tons of food are wasted each year in the United States alone.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Nearly one-third of food that is grown and produced goes unsold or uneaten in the US, estimates ReFED, a nonprofit organization focused on reducing food waste.
Lamar Jackson hasn’t practiced this week after getting hurt in the second quarter of Baltimore’s 28-24 loss. Green Bay has its own quarterback issues after Jordan Love left the Packers’ 22-16 overtime loss at Chicago last weekend because of a concussion.
Lamar Jackson doubtful and Jordan Love questionable for Ravens-Packers game Saturday
Lamar Jackson is listed as doubtful for Baltimore’s game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night as he continues to deal with a back injury that knocked him out
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December 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Lamar Jackson hasn’t practiced this week after getting hurt in the second quarter of Baltimore’s 28-24 loss. Green Bay has its own quarterback issues after Jordan Love left the Packers’ 22-16 overtime loss at Chicago last weekend because of a concussion.
Last month, Trump said he’d ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria following the claims of Christian persecution.
Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians
President Donald Trump says he launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after he spent weeks decrying the group for targeting Christians. Trump posted news
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December 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Last month, Trump said he’d ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria following the claims of Christian persecution.
The train’s annual journey featured stops across the Coulee Region, gathering crowds of families and neighbors for a festive concert and good times.
2025 CPKC Holiday Train raises record $2 million
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) announced on Tuesday that the 2025 CPKC Holiday Train raised a record of $2 million during its journey through the United States and Canada.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The train’s annual journey featured stops across the Coulee Region, gathering crowds of families and neighbors for a festive concert and good times.
It was practically the plot to "Home Alone." The boy's family credited movies he's seen plus good instincts for the positive outcome.
12-year-old boy stops burglar in his home
NEW YORK (WCBS, WLNY) -- It was practically the plot to "Home Alone."
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December 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
It was practically the plot to "Home Alone." The boy's family credited movies he's seen plus good instincts for the positive outcome.
This was not the Christmas that Mariela Gómez would have imagined a year ago. Or the one that thousands of other Venezuelan immigrants would have thought. But Donald Trump returned to the White House in January and quickly ended their American dream.
A Venezuelan family's Christmas: From the American dream to poverty
Mariela Gómez and thousands of Venezuelan immigrants have faced a challenging Christmas after Donald Trump returned to the White House in January. Gómez, her partner, and two sons returned to
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December 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
This was not the Christmas that Mariela Gómez would have imagined a year ago. Or the one that thousands of other Venezuelan immigrants would have thought. But Donald Trump returned to the White House in January and quickly ended their American dream.
There is no word on injuries at this time, but dispatch audio from a first responder indicated several victims were hanging out of windows and needed to be rescued.
Residents displaced after Christmas morning apartment fire in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Wis. (WDJT) -- Residents of a 2-story Greenfield apartment building have been displaced after a fire broke out at the Southside complex on Christmas morning.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
There is no word on injuries at this time, but dispatch audio from a first responder indicated several victims were hanging out of windows and needed to be rescued.
During the traditional address, the pope emphasized that everyone could contribute to peace by acting with humility and responsibility.
Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering
Pope Leo XIV, during his first Christmas Day message, has urged the faithful to shed indifference toward those who are suffering. The first U.S. pontiff highlighted the suffering in Gaza,
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December 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
During the traditional address, the pope emphasized that everyone could contribute to peace by acting with humility and responsibility.
Within a matter of minutes, the headsets can transport them to Europe, immerse them in the ocean depths or soar them on breathtaking hang-gliding expeditions while they sit by each other.
Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life
Many retirement developments serve as a tranquil refuge for older people who can no longer traveling to faraway places or engaging in bold adventures. But residents of hundreds of senior
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December 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Within a matter of minutes, the headsets can transport them to Europe, immerse them in the ocean depths or soar them on breathtaking hang-gliding expeditions while they sit by each other.
The winning numbers were 04, 25, 31, 52 and 59, with the Powerball number being 19.
A Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot
A Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion jackpot Wednesday amid the Christmas holiday. That ends the lottery game’s three-month stretch without a top-prize winner. The winning numbers
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December 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The winning numbers were 04, 25, 31, 52 and 59, with the Powerball number being 19.