WXOW-TV (La Crosse, WI)

WXOW is a television station that operates on virtual channel 19 and UHF digital channel 28. It is affiliated with ABC and is licensed to La Crosse, Wisconsin, covering the Western Wisconsin area. This station is part of Allen Media Broadcasting, which is a subsidiary of Entertainment Studios based in Los Angeles. The studios and transmitter for WXOW are situated on County Highway 25 in La Crescent, Minnesota.

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Trump says he has ‘no intention of firing’ Fed Chair Jerome Powell

1 day ago | wxow.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.
ICE guidance for state workers draws backlash from GOP

1 day ago | wxow.com | Kodichi Lawrence

MADISON (WKOW) -- Governor Tony Evers’ office has issued guidance to state employees outlining how to respond if immigration authorities visit their workplaces. The five-point memo, sent out Friday, instructs workers to remain calm, not to rush, and notify a supervisor immediately. The move has drawn criticism from Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), who says the governor is encouraging state employees to obstruct federal law enforcement.
Tomah baseball bests Onalaska to secure their first win of the season

2 days ago | wxow.com | Jerrett Netzer

ONALASKA, Wis. (WXOW) - Onalaska and Tomah baseball faced off on Monday afternoon. By the bottom of the fourth inning, the Timberwolves were up 6-0. In the top of the fourth inning, Tomah's Breckin Sheldon hit a grounder into center field. This play secured a run and a single for Tomah, who took a 6-0 lead. Moving into the fifth inning, Tomah's Nate Hendricks hit deep into center field, adding another run for the Timberwolves. Tomah lead 7-2. Onalaska managed to lessen the gap but still lost.
Board of Public Works approves reallocation of funds to abandon Campbell Well

3 days ago | wxow.com | Jerrett Netzer

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) — The Board of Public Works convened on Monday morning to discuss several agenda items. Key topics included the reallocation of $50,000 from the water utility operating budget. The funds have been designated to abandon Well 26-H in the Town of Campbell. The well has been unused since 2021 and its building will be repurposed for the wastewater lift station.
New book shares JFK's history in western Wisconsin

3 days ago | wxow.com | Toby Mohr

EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - A new book by a UW-Eau Claire professor explores western Wisconsin's connection to President John F. Kennedy. UW-Eau Claire English professor BJ Hollars is the author of "Wisconsin For Kennedy" which follows the 1960 Democratic primary in Wisconsin between Kennedy and Minnesota Senator Hubert Humphrey.
Enchanted Events hosts first Easter celebration at Myrick Park

3 days ago | wxow.com | Jerrett Netzer

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Families gathered at Myrick Park on Sunday afternoon for an Easter celebration hosted by Enchanted Events. Despite the rain, the event featured games, food, and an Easter egg hunt. Bobbie Johnson, founder of Enchanted Events, aimed to bring the community together by turning her business nonprofit. "I transferred my party business into a nonprofit, so I decided to give back to the community.
Dairy Chic: A Charity Fashion Show to raise money for local food pantry

5 days ago | wxow.com | Crystal Flintrop

TREMPEALEAU, Wis. (WXOW) -- A unique charity fashion show is set to take place at Ecker's Apple Farm on Thursday, aiming to bring the community together and support a good cause. The event, dubbed "Dairy Chic," will feature styles from Coulee Boutique and A Farm Chick's Closet. "We wanted to create an event for our community that really allows women to gather, have some fun, look at some clothes," Event MC & Wegnerlann Dairy's Annaliese Wegner said.
All welcomed at Peace and Justice Stations of the Cross

5 days ago | wxow.com | Roger Staffaroni

La Crosse, Wis. - (WXOW) - The Peace and Justice Stations of the Cross took place Friday morning, a La Crosse tradition through the Franciscan Spirituality Center. "Regardless of our faith traditions, our political beliefs, our identities, we are all human and we're all in this together," said Sister Julia Walsh, who participated in the walk. The 2 mile walk begins at the Spirituality Center and ends about two hours later at Riverside Park.
Rain chances to continue in scattered fashion today... but we're not done with chances going forward

6 days ago | wxow.com | Austin Haskins

We've had some showers and thunderstorms track through the area from early Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening. Thankfully, the low severe weather threat that was in place didn't occur thanks to some rain early in the afternoon. Most spots picked up 1/10" to 1/2" of rain since noon Thursday with some isolated higher amounts. Showers and thunderstorms are tracking through this morning with some severe storms along/south of I-90.
Rain chances to continue in scattered fashion today... but we're not done with chances going forward

6 days ago | wxow.com | Austin Haskins

From 19 Storm Track Meteorologist Austin HaskinsAfter some drier weather around as of late, we got some beneficial rainfall Thursday into Friday morning and we'll continue to not only see scattered rain chances for our Friday, rain chances will continue to dot the extended forecast. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!