Jason Walker

2 weeks ago | news8000.com | Jason Walker

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The La Crosse Police Department is asking for help locating a missing and endangered adult. According to police, 79-year-old Gary Stiers left his home on the southside of La Crosse around 6:30pm Saturday on foot. His family has not seen him since. Gary is 6'01", 190 lbs with brown hair and green eyes. He was wearing a dark blue, plaid shirt and black pants. He has a bruise on his face. If you see him, please call police at (608) 782-7575.

Feb 24, 2025 | news8000.com | Jason Walker |Ryan Strunk

[UPDATE]ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) -- Police in Onalaska are releasing more details about a shots-fired incident on Braund Street Sunday. According to police, they responded to 558 Braund Street at 7:44 a.m. on a shots-fire call. The caller told police they heard an argument outside in the parking lot before hearing the gunfire. Responding police arrived to find a man, later identified as 54-year-old Kevin McDowell, acting erratically. He was taken into custody without incident, police said.

Feb 23, 2025 | news8000.com | Jason Walker |Ryan Strunk

ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) -- At least three shots were fired at an apartment complex early Sunday morning in Onalaska. According to a neighbor, one round hit a garage and two others struck a vehicle. Onalaska Police say there is no active threat to the public and gave no word whether anyone was injured or if any arrests have been made. Neighbors weren’t sure what led up to the shooting. Onalaska Police say they will release more details tomorrow.

Sep 1, 2024 | news8000.com | Jason Walker

BIRON, Wis. (WKBT) -- Wood County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 25-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man after they say he crossed the centerline of South Biron Drive while operating under the influence and killed a 28-year-old man on a motorcycle. According to a release from the Wood County Sheriff's Department, the crash happened near Strawberry Lane in the Township of Biron around 11:50 p.m. Saturday, August 31st.

Sep 1, 2024 | news8000.com | Jason Walker

ALMA, Wis. (WKBT) -- Alcohol is suspected in a three-vehicle crash that sent two people to the hospital in Alma, Wisconsin. According to a release from the Buffalo County Sheriff's Department, the crash happened on State Highway 35 north of Beach Harbor Road in the City of Alma around 3:36 p.m. Saturday, August 31st. Investigators say 50-year-old Jeremy Hulberg of Durand was traveling southbound on State Highway 35 when he rear-ended 67-year-old Keith Koenig of Alma.