Severe weather causes train derailment in Janesville JANESVILLE, Wis. — Friday night's severe weather caused tremendous flooding throughout the city, even playing a role in the derailment of a train along the Rock River.

Friday night's severe weather caused tremendous flooding throughout Janesville, even playing a role in the derailment of a train along the Rock River.

Westby High students led clean-up effort after Tuesday's storms The Brief

After the area was hit by hailstorms Tuesday, students from Westby High School led cleanup efforts before more severe weather hit on Friday.

Trump says US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran President Donald Trump says U.S. negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for another round of talks with Iran. The aim is to extend a fragile ceasefire set to expire

President Donald Trump said U.S. negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for another round of talks with Iran, raising hopes of extending a fragile ceasefire set to expire by Wednesday even as Washington and Tehran remain in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz.

NWS La Crosse station issued record amount of tornado warnings Friday LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The National Weather Service’s La Crosse office issued 26 tornado warnings on Friday, the most for any one day since the office was built in 1995.

The National Weather Service’s La Crosse office issued 26 tornado warnings on Friday, the most for any one day since the office was built in 1995.

Wayne Dahl announces campaign for Trempealeau County Sheriff TREMPEALEAU COUNTY, Wis. (WKBT) -- Wayne Dahl of Trempealeau has announced his campaign for Trempealeau County Sheriff, according to a release.

Dahl has served in the Sheriff’s Office since 2000, serving in positions of deputy, sergeant, lieutenant and captain until he was promoted to Chief Deputy/Undersheriff in 2022.

3 students shot along nightlife district near the University of Iowa, authorities say Authorities in Iowa say three University of Iowa students have been wounded in a shooting that erupted in a nightlife district near campus. It’s not clear how many people in

A shooting erupted during a large fight in a nightlife district near the University of Iowa campus, leaving three students wounded early Sunday, police and university officials said.

International Banquet promotes cultural unity on UWL campus LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The 61st annual International Banquet is bringing culture and community together at UW–La Crosse.

The 61st annual International Banquet is brought culture and community together at UW–La Crosse Saturday night.

'420 on Front Street' returns to La Crosse Center with garden party experience The Brief

A cannabis-themed event is returning to the La Crosse Center today, featuring a garden party themed experience with interactive activities, food, desserts, and a marketplace of THC products.

Volunteers tackle spring cleanup at La Crosse River Conservancy to protect wildlife The Brief

Organizers say the nature preserve sits next to a busy business district and often collects trash along the trail.

Holmen Knights of Columbus host 'March to the Cross' fundraiser for Freedom Honor Flight The Brief

During the march, organizers provided each participant with a small flag to present at a cross as part of the tribute ceremony.

Van Orden opens campaign 'Battle Station' in La Crosse The Brief

Congressman Derrick Van Orden and the National Republican Congressional Committee held a grand opening for a new "Battle Station" office in La Crosse County on Saturday.

NWS: EF1 tornado hit Blair, WI on Friday BLAIR, Wis. (WKBT) -- The National Weather Service has issued an EF1 rating for a tornado that tore through Blair on Friday.

The National Weather Service has issued an EF1 rating for a tornado that tore through Blair on Friday.

Firefighters battle apartment blaze on Zeisler Street The Brief

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine President Donald Trump has directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine. That drug and other psychedelics remain banned under the government’s most restrictive category

President Donald Trump on Saturday directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, which recently has been embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers despite having serious safety risks.

At least six dead after shooting and hostage-taking in Kyiv neighborhood Kyiv (CNN) — At least six people are dead and several more have been injured in a rare mass shooting after a man opened fire against civilians on a street

At least six people are dead and several more have been injured in a rare mass shooting after a man opened fire against civilians on a street in Kyiv on Saturday and then took hostages in a supermarket, Ukrainian authorities said.

Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz has quickly escalated again as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass, in retaliation after

The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz quickly escalated again Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass, in retaliation after the United States pressed ahead with its blockade choking off Iranian ports.

Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace Pope Leo XIV says it is “not in my interest at all” to debate U.S. President Donald Trump about the war in Iran but that he will continue preaching the

Pope Leo XIV said Saturday that it was “not in my interest at all” to debate U.S. President Donald Trump about the Iran war, but that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace.

'Everything's gone': Tornado ravages property near Blair BLAIR, Wis. (WKBT) -- A reported tornado tore through a property near Blair on Friday, destroying everything in its path.

A reported tornado tore through a property near Blair on Friday, destroying everything in its path.

Midwest pool players compete in Stansfield Vending Pool tournament at La Crosse Center LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Pool players from across the region have descended on the La Crosse Center this weekend for the Stansfield Vending Pool tournament, bringing competitive billiards action to

Pool players from across the region have descended on the La Crosse Center this weekend for the Stansfield Vending Pool tournament, bringing competitive billiards action to the region.

Driver rescued after car goes into Mead Lake TOWNSHIP OF MEAD, Wis. (WKBT) -- A driver had to be rescued after their car went into the water at Mead Lake near the dam Thursday afternoon, according to a

The car was removed from the water on Friday.

A funnel cloud was spotted in Buffalo County near Montana, WI at around 3:30 p.m. Friday afternoon as officials in the area are reporting severe storm damage.

Governor Evers promotes apprenticeship programs at Western Technical College workshop LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Governor Tony Evers highlighted the critical role of apprenticeship programs in addressing Wisconsin's workforce challenges during a visit to Western Technical College's K12 Apprenticeship Workshop.

Governor Tony Evers highlighted the critical role of apprenticeship programs in addressing Wisconsin's workforce challenges during a visit to Western Technical College's K12 Apprenticeship Workshop.

News 8 is on the scene of a property near Blair, Wisconsin that suffered severe storm damage to multiple structures and vehicles Friday afternoon.

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Damage to mobile homes was spotted on Highway 95 and County Road N near Blair, Wisconsin after a severe storm went through the area. Photo courtesy of Christopher Trigueros.

Chippewa Falls PD officer shot and killed man who allegedly brandished a BB gun CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) -- The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has provided an update on an officer involved shooting that occurred on April 9,

New details have been released in an officer-involved shooting that occurred outside of a Chippewa Falls hotel on April 9.

Missing Winona woman identified after being found deceased in Mississippi River WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) -- A body that was recovered from the Mississippi River on Wednesday has been identified as a Winona woman who was reported missing in March, according to

72-year-old Patricia Sweningson was identified by the Winona County Medical Examiner's office after she was found deceased near the Trempealeau Dam on Wednesday.

WOAH! A tornado was spotted touching down southeast of Rochester, Minnesota at 2:30 p.m. Friday afternoon. Video courtesy of Mike Myre.

K9 helps take down armed suspect at Wisconsin mall WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin (WDJT) -- A Wauwatosa Police Department K-9 helped take in an armed suspect after police responded to an armed robbery at Mayfair Mall back in late February.

A Wauwatosa Police Department K-9 helped take in an armed suspect after police responded to an armed robbery at Mayfair Mall back in late February.

Ford recalls 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks to fix a gearshift issue Ford is recalling almost 1.4 million of its F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because of a gearshift issue that may lead to drivers losing control of their vehicles and

Ford is recalling almost 1.4 million of its F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because of a gearshift issue that may lead to drivers losing control of their vehicles.

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, as a 10-day truce in Lebanon appeared to hold.

Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, as a 10-day truce in Lebanon appeared to hold.