WKBT-TV (La Crosse, WI)

WKBT News 8, the local CBS station in La Crosse, covers western Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota, and northeast Iowa. Alongside our live TV broadcasts, we provide round-the-clock news updates on our acclaimed website, News8000.com, as well as through our mobile apps for news and weather. We are dedicated to supporting the communities we serve and are proud to be a part of the family-run Morgan Murphy Media group. At WKBT News 8, we emphasize community-driven journalism. Our mission is to deliver accurate information and share the stories that highlight the people and places that make La Crosse an exceptional place to call home.

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Showers expected for THursday AM commute with additional ones late in the day

22 hours ago | news8000.com | Greg Barnhart

WHAT WE ARE TRACKING: Periods of showers and some thunderstorms continue through Friday morning, with dry conditions through the weekend. NEXT 24 HRS: A line of showers or steady light rain will persist between I-90 and I-94 during the morning commute, with scattered showers south of I-90. This activity will eventually diminish before noon. Although some showers are possible during the afternoon, especially west of the river, most areas will remain dry and cloudy until at least 4 pm.
NFL DRAFT 2025 | SPECIALISTS: With the kicking situation finally on solid footing, how will the Packers improve the rest of their special teams?

1 day ago | news8000.com | Jason Wilde

GREEN BAY — Now that Brandon McManus has solved the Green Bay Packers’ perpetually problematic kicking situation, general manager Brian Gutekunst, head coach Matt LaFleur and special-teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia can set about getting the entire unit up to code. Because while swapping out back-to-back rookie kickers (Anders Carlson in 2023, Brayden Narveson to start last season) in favor of the proven McManus midway through last season, one of the Packers’ biggest issues was instantly resolved.
Eau Claire's Benjamin kicks off campaign for Congress

1 day ago | news8000.com | Ken Kosirowski

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Pocan on Third District town hall: 'Someone's got to fight for them'

1 day ago | news8000.com | Ken Kosirowski

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More showers and t-storms possible on Wednesday, along with mild temps

2 days ago | news8000.com | Greg Barnhart

WHAT WE ARE TRACKING: Periods of showers and some thunderstorms continue through Friday morning, along with mild conditions for the the end of April. NEXT 24 HRS: Skies are mostly clear or will become clear late this afternoon or evening, with temperatures falling into the upper 40s to mid-50s by 10 pm. Cloud cover increases after midnight as a weak cold front shifts east into central MN, and a stationary front lifts north to the WI/IL border.
Trump says he has ‘no intention of firing’ Fed Chair Jerome Powell

2 days ago | news8000.com | Ramishah Maruf |Tori Powell |Elisabeth Buchwald

New York (CNN) — President Donald Trump said he had “no intention” of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday. Trump has ripped into Powell over the past week over what he has called the Fed’s “too late” stance in reducing interest rates. But the president’s tirade has sent stocks and bonds lower, as investors feared the Fed’s independence could be at risk.
Afternoon sunshine for most with milder temperatures

2 days ago | news8000.com | Art Jarrett |Greg Barnhart

WHAT WE ARE TRACKING: Periods of showers and some thunderstorms continue through Friday morning, along with mild conditions for the the end of April. NEXT 24 HRS:Dry conditions are expected for the rest of the afternoon. With most of the area behind the frontal boundary, temperatures will climb well into the 60s with some locations south of I-90 in the low 70s.
Afternoon sunshine and seasonal to warm local temperatures

2 days ago | news8000.com | Art Jarrett

WHAT WE ARE TRACKING: Morning's showers and storms have exited the region. Areas along I-90 will see partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies, by late morning, followed by areas along I-94 in the early afternoon. NEXT 24 HOURS: Scattered showers and some storms have tracked eastward out of the region. will sweep across areas of I-90 this early before sunrise, and then areas along and north of I-94 will develop showers tracking west to east out of the area before late morning.
Morning showers and storms this morning followed by afternoon sunshine

2 days ago | news8000.com | Art Jarrett

WHAT WE ARE TRACKING: Showers and storms along I-90 will also develop along I-94 into sunrise and track out of the area around 9 am. NEXT 24 HOURS: Scattered showers and some storms will sweep across areas of I-90 this early before sunrise, and then areas along and north of I-94 will develop showers tracking west to east out of the area before late morning. Cloudy skies prevail until the early afternoon when sunny to partly cloudy bring sunshine for this Wonderful Earth Day Day.
Clearing skies this evening before another round showers or returns Tuesday morning

3 days ago | news8000.com | Art Jarrett |Greg Barnhart

WHAT WE ARE TRACKING: Periods of showers and some thunderstorms continue through Wednesday, with dry periods in between. NEXT 24 HOURS: Skies will gradually becoming mostly clear this evening with temperatures falling back to the low to middle 40s by 10 pm. Cloud cover increases after midnight as a system approaches from the west. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorm will develop along the warm front associated with system west of the river before the morning commute.