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Evelyn has been located and is safe, the Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office reports.
UPDATE: Missing 17-year-old from Eau Claire County found safe
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December 10, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Evelyn has been located and is safe, the Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office reports.
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association rejected Viroqua's initial application to change athletic conferences on Tuesday.
WIAA denies Viroqua's request to move to Southwest Wisconsin Conference
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association rejected Viroqua's initial application to change athletic conferences on Tuesday.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association rejected Viroqua's initial application to change athletic conferences on Tuesday.
Blackout and retro yellow license plates will soon be available in the state of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin unveils new blackout and retro yellow license plates
MADISON, Wis. — Blackout and retro yellow license plates will soon be available in the state of Wisconsin.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Blackout and retro yellow license plates will soon be available in the state of Wisconsin.
Logan Middle School students are turning their desire to help others into action. https://www.news8000.com/news/education/shocking-honestly-logan-middle-school-students-win-grant-for-blessing-bags-project/article_53c78081-be0a-4482-bd09-9d0d9ab91203.html
December 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Logan Middle School students are turning their desire to help others into action. https://www.news8000.com/news/education/shocking-honestly-logan-middle-school-students-win-grant-for-blessing-bags-project/article_53c78081-be0a-4482-bd09-9d0d9ab91203.html
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The Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating 17-year-old Evelyne J. Conners, who left her home on Nov. 24 at approximately 11:30 p.m.
The Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating 17-year-old Evelyne J. Conners, who left her home on Nov. 24 at approximately 11:30 p.m.
Sheriff's office seeks help finding missing 17-year-old from Eau Claire County
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December 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
MISSING
The Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating 17-year-old Evelyne J. Conners, who left her home on Nov. 24 at approximately 11:30 p.m.
The Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating 17-year-old Evelyne J. Conners, who left her home on Nov. 24 at approximately 11:30 p.m.
Several early closures listed for today. Stay updated at News8000.com
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December 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Several early closures listed for today. Stay updated at News8000.com
The ruling, in the wake of the passage last month of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, means the records could be made public within 10 days.
Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
The ruling, in the wake of the passage last month of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, means the records could be made public within 10 days.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The ruling, in the wake of the passage last month of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, means the records could be made public within 10 days.
The City of La Crosse has declared a snow emergency that takes effect Wednesday at midnight.
La Crosse declares snow emergency
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — The City of La Crosse has declared a snow emergency that takes effect Wednesday at midnight.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The City of La Crosse has declared a snow emergency that takes effect Wednesday at midnight.
The La Crosse Area Development Corporation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate two business sites in Holmen that are now ready for companies to build on.
Holmen business parks receive 'shovel-ready' certification for economic development
HOLMEN, Wis. (WKBT) — The La Crosse Area Development Corporation (LADCO) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate two business sites in Holmen that are now ready for companies to
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December 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The La Crosse Area Development Corporation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate two business sites in Holmen that are now ready for companies to build on.
A Wisconsin man who authorities said faked his own death and fled to Europe was released from jail last week, online records show.
Wisconsin kayaker who faked death, fled to Europe released from jail
GREEN LAKE, Wis. -- A Wisconsin man who authorities said faked his own death and fled to Europe was released from jail last week, online records show.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A Wisconsin man who authorities said faked his own death and fled to Europe was released from jail last week, online records show.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday that could lift the cap on how much political parties may spend in coordination with candidates.
Supreme Court to debate GOP-led effort to lift campaign spending caps
(CNN) — The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a case initially filed by then-Senate candidate JD Vance that could lift the cap on how much political parties may
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December 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday that could lift the cap on how much political parties may spend in coordination with candidates.
A Minnesota woman is dead following a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash in Jackson County Monday night.
Woman killed in vehicle-pedestrian crash near Black River Falls
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) -- A Minnesota woman is dead following a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash in Jackson County Monday night.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:36 PM
A Minnesota woman is dead following a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash in Jackson County Monday night.
“For the 11th consecutive year, women remain underrepresented at every level of the corporate pipeline,” the latest annual report on the state of women at work from consulting firm McKinsey & Company and Lean In stated.
Corporate America ‘risks rolling back progress’ for women, says new report
(CNN) — Large US companies have made progress – albeit slowly – over the past decade when it comes to increasing the number of women in management and leadership roles
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December 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
“For the 11th consecutive year, women remain underrepresented at every level of the corporate pipeline,” the latest annual report on the state of women at work from consulting firm McKinsey & Company and Lean In stated.
One year ago, on Dec. 9th, the manager of a McDonald’s restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, called 911 on Luigi Mangione.
Luigi Mangione was arrested one year ago today. Inside how it went down
(CNN) — One year ago today, the manager of a McDonald’s restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, reluctantly called 911 at the urging of perceptive and perturbed customers.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
One year ago, on Dec. 9th, the manager of a McDonald’s restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, called 911 on Luigi Mangione.
"By Tuesday, the fighting had spread to more points along the disputed border, with accusations of rocket strikes and drone attacks in some areas."
Thailand and Cambodia are fighting again, leaving a Trump-brokered peace agreement on brink of collapse. What happened?
(CNN) — Armed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia entered a second day on Tuesday, both sides said, in defiance of calls from the United States to stop fighting and adhere
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December 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"By Tuesday, the fighting had spread to more points along the disputed border, with accusations of rocket strikes and drone attacks in some areas."
Attorney General Johel Antonio Zelaya Alvarez said that he had asked for former President Juan Orlando Hernández to be arrested on suspicion of money laundering and fraud.
Honduras issues arrest warrant for ex-president Hernández recently pardoned by Trump
(CNN) — Honduras’s attorney general said he has issued an arrest warrant for former President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was freed from US federal prison last week after being pardoned
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December 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Attorney General Johel Antonio Zelaya Alvarez said that he had asked for former President Juan Orlando Hernández to be arrested on suspicion of money laundering and fraud.
A department official said Monday that offenses like driving under the influence, assaults, and theft accounted for “almost half of the revocations in the past year.”
Trump administration has revoked 85,000 visas since January, State Department official says
(CNN) — The Trump administration has revoked 85,000 visas of all categories since January, more than double the number pulled last year, according to a State Department official.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A department official said Monday that offenses like driving under the influence, assaults, and theft accounted for “almost half of the revocations in the past year.”
Winona Area Toys for Kids held their annual toy drive at Pizza Ranch, collecting new toys and donations for local families.
Winona community rallies for annual toy drive to help local families
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December 9, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Winona Area Toys for Kids held their annual toy drive at Pizza Ranch, collecting new toys and donations for local families.
The Black River Falls Tigers hosted the Eleva-Strum Cardinals for a WIAA non-conference boys basketball game.
Black River Falls picks up third win of the season with victory over Eleva-Strum
The Black River Falls Tigers hosted the Eleva-Strum Cardinals for a WIAA non-conference boys basketball game.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The Black River Falls Tigers hosted the Eleva-Strum Cardinals for a WIAA non-conference boys basketball game.
Wisconsin farmers acknowledge the support is necessary, but many question whether it addresses their long-term concerns about market uncertainty.
Local farmers skeptical after Trump announces $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) — A new federal aid package designed to help American farmers recover from trade war losses has arrived, but Wisconsin agricultural producers remain cautiously optimistic about its
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December 9, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Wisconsin farmers acknowledge the support is necessary, but many question whether it addresses their long-term concerns about market uncertainty.
The new facility will replace the current police building, enabling technology upgrades, on-site equipment storage, indoor vehicle parking, and improved officer safety.
West Salem awarded $2.5M for new public safety building
WEST SALEM, Wis. (WKBT) -- The Village of West Salem was awarded $2.5 million from the federal government to support the construction of a new public safety building.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The new facility will replace the current police building, enabling technology upgrades, on-site equipment storage, indoor vehicle parking, and improved officer safety.
Community members can vote for their favorite contestant at $1 per vote, with all proceeds benefiting local mental wellbeing and basic needs programming.
Great Rivers United Way hosts 2nd annual ugly sweater contest
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December 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Community members can vote for their favorite contestant at $1 per vote, with all proceeds benefiting local mental wellbeing and basic needs programming.
Suspects burglarized an ATM at Co-Op Credit Union in Galesville early Monday morning, obtaining a significant amount of money according to the Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office.
Suspects steal truck, burglarize ATM in early morning Galesville theft
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December 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Suspects burglarized an ATM at Co-Op Credit Union in Galesville early Monday morning, obtaining a significant amount of money according to the Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office.
A Vermont woman accused of participating in an elaborate sweepstakes scam that cost a La Crosse County couple more than $450,000 appeared in court Monday with her bond set at $1 million cash.
Sweepstakes scammer held on $1 million bond in La Crosse County court
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — A Vermont woman accused of participating in an elaborate sweepstakes scam that cost a La Crosse County couple more than $450,000 appeared in court Monday with
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December 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
A Vermont woman accused of participating in an elaborate sweepstakes scam that cost a La Crosse County couple more than $450,000 appeared in court Monday with her bond set at $1 million cash.
"While an attempt was made to increase visibility, a flashlight is not a safe or legal replacement for proper headlights," the sheriff's office said in a post.
Wisconsin deputies discover driver using flashlight for headlight
DOOR COUNTY, Wisconsin (WISN) -- Deputies from the Door County Sheriff's Office made a surprising discovery after they pulled over a speeding driver on State Highway 42, Dec. 5.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
"While an attempt was made to increase visibility, a flashlight is not a safe or legal replacement for proper headlights," the sheriff's office said in a post.