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Organizers said the gathering was meant to be peaceful and to call attention to federal policies involving immigration enforcement.
Winona residents rally following fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
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January 11, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Organizers said the gathering was meant to be peaceful and to call attention to federal policies involving immigration enforcement.
It was an emotional day inside Mitchell Hall as UW-La Crosse played host to UW-Platteville for a WIAC matchup on Saturday.
Eagles fall short against Pioneers on "Bubba's Youth Day"
It was an emotional day inside Mitchell Hall as UW-La Crosse played host to UW-Platteville for a WIAC matchup on Saturday.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:11 AM
It was an emotional day inside Mitchell Hall as UW-La Crosse played host to UW-Platteville for a WIAC matchup on Saturday.
The program paired children with experienced anglers who taught them the basics of fishing through the ice.
Winona kids learn ice fish basics at hands-on event
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January 11, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The program paired children with experienced anglers who taught them the basics of fishing through the ice.
“We don’t want to be Americans, we don’t want to be Danes, we want to be Greenlanders,” Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and four party leaders said in a statement Friday night.
Greenland's party leaders firmly reject Trump's push for US control of the island
Greenland’s party leaders have rejected President Donald Trump’s calls for the U.S. to take control of the island. They insist that Greenland’s future must be decided by its people. Trump
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January 10, 2026 at 8:30 PM
“We don’t want to be Americans, we don’t want to be Danes, we want to be Greenlanders,” Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and four party leaders said in a statement Friday night.
Authorities say a person was in custody Saturday after six people were killed in a series of related shootings in eastern Mississippi.
Six killed in Mississippi, suspect in custody
Authorities say a person was in custody Saturday after six people were killed in a series of related shootings in eastern Mississippi. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said in a
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January 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Authorities say a person was in custody Saturday after six people were killed in a series of related shootings in eastern Mississippi.
Strong opposition is certain from Wall Street and the credit card companies, which donated heavily to his 2024 campaign and to support his second-term agenda.
Trump pushes a 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates and banks balk
President Donald Trump says he wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates. It's an idea that revives a campaign pledge and could save Americans tens of billions
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January 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Strong opposition is certain from Wall Street and the credit card companies, which donated heavily to his 2024 campaign and to support his second-term agenda.
On Friday, the American Academy of Pediatrics and more than 200 medical, public health and patient advocacy groups sent a letter to Congress about the new childhood immunization schedule.
Doctors say changes to US vaccine recommendations are confusing parents and could harm kids
Doctors fear this week’s unprecedented changes to federal vaccine recommendations will stoke vaccine hesitancy even more, pose challenges for pediatricians and parents and ultimately lead to more illness and death
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January 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM
On Friday, the American Academy of Pediatrics and more than 200 medical, public health and patient advocacy groups sent a letter to Congress about the new childhood immunization schedule.
The demonstrations come as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security pushes forward in the Twin Cities with what it calls its biggest-ever immigration enforcement operation.
Protests against ICE planned across US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon
Protests against immigration enforcement have been planned across the country after federal officers shot three people in Minneapolis and Portland. Saturday's demonstrations come as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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January 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The demonstrations come as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security pushes forward in the Twin Cities with what it calls its biggest-ever immigration enforcement operation.
It was a special night inside of Onalaska High School on Friday as two communities came together for a great cause.
Onalaska's "Stronger Together" fundraiser shines amid rivalry
It was a special night inside of Onalaska High School on Friday as two communities came together for a great cause.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
It was a special night inside of Onalaska High School on Friday as two communities came together for a great cause.
The states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York argued that a policy announced Tuesday to freeze funds for three grant programs is having an immediate impact on them and creating “operational chaos.”
Judge says Trump administration can’t block child care, other program money for 5 states for now
A judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot block child care and other federal social service money from flowing to five states for now. The administration said Tuesday
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January 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM
The states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York argued that a policy announced Tuesday to freeze funds for three grant programs is having an immediate impact on them and creating “operational chaos.”
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Central boys basketball defeated Tomah 67-48 in La Crosse Friday night.
Servais leads Central basketball past Tomah
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Central boys basketball defeated Tomah 67-48 in La Crosse Friday night.
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LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Central boys basketball defeated Tomah 67-48 in La Crosse Friday night.
Police identified the victim as 56-year-old Arlene Lillis of Minnesota. A hometown wasn’t immediately available.
Officials say a shark killed an American woman along a beach in the US Virgin Islands
Officials in the U.S. Virgin Islands say a shark has attacked and killed an American woman along a beach in St. Croix. Police on Friday identified the victim as 56-year-old
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Police identified the victim as 56-year-old Arlene Lillis of Minnesota. A hometown wasn’t immediately available.
The Winona Ice Park is created and maintained by local volunteers known as ice farmers.
A manmade ice park in Winona draws ice climbers from across the country
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) — A manmade ice park in Winona is drawing visitors from across the country for a unique winter experience.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The Winona Ice Park is created and maintained by local volunteers known as ice farmers.
The demonstration was one of hundreds taking place across the country, with protesters calling on ICE to leave their cities as tensions continue to escalate following the recent shootings.
Protesters gather at La Crosse City Hall calling for ICE accountability after Minneapolis shooting
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- About 50 people gathered at City Hall as part of a nationwide wave of protests demanding accountability from Immigration and Customs Enforcement following shooting incidents in
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January 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The demonstration was one of hundreds taking place across the country, with protesters calling on ICE to leave their cities as tensions continue to escalate following the recent shootings.
No candidates filed to run for Onalaska's District 1 alderperson seat in the April 7 Spring Election. Residents can still run as write-in candidates.
Onalaska District 1 alderperson seat vacant for April election
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January 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
No candidates filed to run for Onalaska's District 1 alderperson seat in the April 7 Spring Election. Residents can still run as write-in candidates.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Videos courtesy of Max Nesterak via CBS News and CNN Newsource.
Javarius Hurd, 17, entered a plea of guilty/not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect to one count of second-degree reckless homicide in connection with Corey Proulx's death, online court records show.
Wisconsin teen who killed prison guard in fistfight pleads guilty but claims mental illness
A Wisconsin teen who killed a prison guard during a fistfight has pleaded guilty to reckless homicide but is claiming he's not responsible for his actions because he was mentally
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January 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Javarius Hurd, 17, entered a plea of guilty/not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect to one count of second-degree reckless homicide in connection with Corey Proulx's death, online court records show.
Video captured by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Jonathan Ross gives a raw, up-close perspective of the pivotal moments surrounding his fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis.
ICE agent’s cellphone captures fatal confrontation in Minneapolis
(CNN) — Video captured by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Jonathan Ross gives a raw, up-close perspective of the pivotal moments surrounding his fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Video captured by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Jonathan Ross gives a raw, up-close perspective of the pivotal moments surrounding his fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul on Friday announced a settlement with a dairy farm and its operator stemming from alleged violations related to a fish kill in Monroe County.
Kaul announces settlement in 2024 Monroe Co. fish kill
NORWALK, Wis. -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul on Friday announced a settlement with a dairy farm and its operator stemming from alleged violations related to a fish kill in
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January 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul on Friday announced a settlement with a dairy farm and its operator stemming from alleged violations related to a fish kill in Monroe County.
Bones and skulls visible in the back seat of a car near an abandoned cemetery on Philadelphia's outskirts led police to a basement filled with body parts.
100 skulls and mummified body parts found in a Pennsylvania grave robbery case, police say
“They were in various states. Some of them were hanging, as it were. Some of them were pieced together, some were just skulls on a shelf,” Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse said.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Bones and skulls visible in the back seat of a car near an abandoned cemetery on Philadelphia's outskirts led police to a basement filled with body parts.
Do you live or work in Monroe County? What are your biggest safety concerns? ⬇
Survey aims to identify Monroe County's most pressing safety concerns
SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) -- Health officials in Monroe County want to know residents' top safety concerns.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Do you live or work in Monroe County? What are your biggest safety concerns? ⬇
Wisconsin drivers can now purchase two new specialty license plates that state officials say will help fund road improvements.
Wisconsin Blackout and Retro license plates now available to buy
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January 9, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Wisconsin drivers can now purchase two new specialty license plates that state officials say will help fund road improvements.
Fans who want to watch the Packers face off against the Bears in Saturday's wild card game will need to have an Amazon Prime Video account https://www.news8000.com/sports/national-sports/packers-bears-wild-card-playoff-is-only-on-amazon-prime-video/article_e83c0933-875b-488e-945f-2b26db19d977.html
January 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Fans who want to watch the Packers face off against the Bears in Saturday's wild card game will need to have an Amazon Prime Video account https://www.news8000.com/sports/national-sports/packers-bears-wild-card-playoff-is-only-on-amazon-prime-video/article_e83c0933-875b-488e-945f-2b26db19d977.html
The US has seized another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, US Southern Command said on Friday.
US seizes another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean
(CNN) — The US has seized another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, US Southern Command said on Friday.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:51 PM
The US has seized another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, US Southern Command said on Friday.
Milwaukee police are seeking the public's help to find missing 23-year-old Corina Michelle Lee John. Contact West Milwaukee PD at 414-645-2151 with information.
Police in Milwaukee seek public assistance for missing woman
MILWAUKEE (WKBT) -- Police in Milwaukee are asking for public assistance locating a woman missing since last month.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Milwaukee police are seeking the public's help to find missing 23-year-old Corina Michelle Lee John. Contact West Milwaukee PD at 414-645-2151 with information.