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07/24/2025

Showers remain possible today...mainly this morning and south/southeast of La Crosse. Some pockets of sunshine are expected this afternoon with cooler conditions for most.

07/24/2025

Showers are possible on Thursday, mainly during the morning and south of I-90. For most, it'll be cooler but still muggy; however, high temps a tad warmer near or north Eau Claire.

Season number 105 is officially underway for the Green Bay Packers after training camp began on Wednesday.
07/24/2025

Season number 105 is officially underway for the Green Bay Packers after training camp began on Wednesday.

Season number 105 is officially underway for the Green Bay Packers after training camp got underway on Wednesday.

"The La Crosse team was here quick. It's only seven miles to the bridge where they thought maybe she was at."
07/24/2025

"The La Crosse team was here quick. It's only seven miles to the bridge where they thought maybe she was at."

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The search for 22-year-old Eliotte Heinz ended Wednesday after law enforcement recovered her body in Brownsville, Minn.

Daily almanac for La Crosse and Eau Claire
07/24/2025

Daily almanac for La Crosse and Eau Claire

Today's observed high temperatures.
07/24/2025

Today's observed high temperatures.

Tomah PD and DARE team up to educate school children
07/23/2025

Tomah PD and DARE team up to educate school children

TOMAH, Wis. (WKBT) — The Tomah Health Community Foundation announced today it will provide funding to the Tomah Police Department to support the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program as

07/23/2025

Showers and thunderstorms are expected through tonight with cooler condition on Thursday. Some storms may contain damaging winds gusts and brief heavy rainfall. More details are available at news8000/weather, the First Warn Weather App, or our streaming channel!

UPDATELanes are now open
07/23/2025

UPDATE
Lanes are now open

STODDARD, Wis. (WKBT) -- Both lanes of HWY 35 near Stoddard are blocked due to a crash.

07/23/2025

Eliotte Heinz's body has been found. News 8 Now's Grace Monk will have an update at 5 and 6 tonight.

BREAKING NEWS: Eliotte Heinz' body has been found.
07/23/2025

BREAKING NEWS: Eliotte Heinz' body has been found.

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Eliotte Heinz' body has been found.

Nordic lanes in Westby is set to be sold next month.
07/23/2025

Nordic lanes in Westby is set to be sold next month.

WESTBY, Wis. (WKBT) -- Nordic lanes in Westby is set to be sold in August.

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