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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 06/10/2026

Struggling with affordability? Students and recent grads feel homeownership is out of reach. www.news8000.com/lifestyle/money/mo…

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 05/10/2026

Caledonia, one of the top teams in Minnesota, returns home on Friday looking to keep their unbeaten record alive against Randolph. So we're coming to Warrior Country for our Kwik Trip Game of the Week! We'll be live prior to kickoff & bring you extended highlights from the game later at 10:00.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 01/10/2026

If you suspect a scam, act fast! Call your bank immediately to maximize your chances of getting money back. Payment type matters: credit/debit cards offer protection, while cash-like, wire, crypto, or P2P payments are harder to recover. Report it to the police.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 01/10/2026

A Blair, Wisconsin home is overrun with rats, forcing neighbors to take extreme measures like setting traps and using pellet guns.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 30/09/2026

Eau Claire man criticizes lawmakers at winter essentials drive kickoff www.news8000.com/news/politics/loca…

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 30/09/2026

Elk Mound residents are rallying against a proposal to disband their local police department. www.news8000.com/news/local-news/el…

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 30/09/2026

Libraries in Vernon County are getting a funding boost, with McIntosh Memorial Library set to receive the largest share ($30,000). This comes as more community members rely on free resources due to rising costs.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 29/09/2026

Students in La Crosse got an up-close look at a kitchen fire safety demonstration Tuesday courtesy of the La Crosse Fire Department.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 28/09/2026

Our Kwik Trip Game of the Week features a couple teams with just one loss on the season as the Raiders look for their first win over Aquinas since 2010.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 26/09/2026

Putting together the Maple Leaf Parade broadcast is a massive, all-hands-on-deck effort that starts late Friday and lasts right up until the moment the parade steps off. Big shout out to our crew for making this happen and to you the viewers for joining us on this special day. Happy Oktoberfest!

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 25/09/2026

Scenes from the Lederhosen Games at the Oktoberfest grounds Friday.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 25/09/2026

It's Seth Padilla's first La Crosse Oktoberfest! Looks like he's enjoying it so far... 😂

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 25/09/2026

Oktoberfest grounds are packed for the annual Tapping of the Golden Keg ceremony Friday!

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 25/09/2026

🐔 CHICKEN AT LARGE 🐔 Video shared by the Eau Claire Police Department shows community service officers trying to capture an absconded chicken near the parking lot of Stucky Chiropractic on East Clairemont Avenue Tuesday.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 23/09/2026

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian address the UN General Assembly this week. www.news8000.com/news/politics/nati…

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 22/09/2026

Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire breaks ground on a new 6-story surgical facility.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 22/09/2026

Western Technical College cut the ribbon Tuesday on a newly remodeled Student Union at the Kumm Center.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 21/09/2026

Our Kwik Trip Game of the Week takes us to Cashton this week where the unbeaten Eagles are preparing to take on the one-loss Ithaca/Weston Bulldogs for an important game in the chase for a Scenic Bluffs title.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 16/09/2026

Two community leaders with deep roots in the Coulee Region have been selected to lead this year's Oktoberfest parades. www.news8000.com/entertainment/okto…

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 08/09/2026

Our Kwik Trip Game of the Week features the Holmen Vikings who are putting their perfect record on the line against the Sparta Spartans who are looking to rebound after their first loss of the season. We'll have pregame coverage & then extended highlights at 10 www.news8000.com/sports

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 04/09/2026

Saving up for Labor Day travel? AAA warns of record-high prices! Gas is $3.83 in La Crosse, $3.81 in Wisconsin, and $4.14 nationally. This is 95 cents higher than last year, driven by oil price hikes due to US-Iran tensions and Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 02/09/2026

Aquinas travels to take on West Salem in a battle of ranked teams this Friday for our Kwik Trip Game of the Week. We’ll be live before the game including a chat with Blugolds head coach Tom Lee and have extended highlights during the Friday Night Frenzy. www.news8000.com/sports

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 02/09/2026

Jordan Love got a taste of play-calling in the preseason finale, leading the Packers to an 18-point 4th quarter comeback. While he enjoyed the experience, he's ready to return to his QB1 role.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 01/09/2026

Overdose deaths in Wisconsin fell 42.5% from 2023 to 2024. Medical professionals credit increased access to Narcan, a life-saving medication that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses, for the significant decline.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 31/08/2026

With Josh Jacobs on the Commissioner's Exempt List, the Packers turn to MarShawn Lloyd. He's aiming to overcome past injuries after a strong training camp.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 31/08/2026

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 25/08/2026

La Crosse County DA Tim Gruenke explains his decision as special prosector not to file charges against Elon Musk for election bribery.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 24/08/2026

Starting 2027, universities' federal student loan access hinges on graduate earnings. Programs must prove grads earn more than high school grads or risk losing funding. This impacts crucial fields like social work and early childhood education.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 24/08/2026

Final week of training camp: cuts looming, one last game to impress. This week gets intense with Packers vs. Cardinals, coached by brothers Matt and Mike LaFleur.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 24/08/2026

The DOT says a zipper merge can cut traffic congestion by 40% if done right, but merging early could make the problem worse www.news8000.com/news/viewer-polls/…

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 20/08/2026

Around 40 veterans and first responders cycling across the Midwest made special stops in Cashton and La Farge on Thursday as part of Project Hero's 2026 Great Lakes Challenge. The ride helps injured veterans and first responders build hope, recovery and resilience through cycling.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 19/08/2026

Video of hail that fell in Onalaska Tuesday afternoon. The first clip is near Well Street and the second is from the parking lot near Target. Thanks to Rissa Raye and Kathy Roberts-Redalen for sending in your videos!

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 14/08/2026

Pre-K kids at the Gundersen chilcare center are doing their part to raise money for Steppin' Out in Pink! Pink lemonade is available Friday and next Thursday from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the pavilion next to Emplify Health by Gundersen's blue ramp.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 14/08/2026

Do you know someone that is a Hometown Hero? News 8 Now and The Board Store want to honor those in our community who go above and beyond, are a force for good, help others, and work towards positive change! Submission link: www.news8000.com/sponsor/hometown-h…

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 12/08/2026

Presumptive 3rd Congressional Democratic nominee Rebecca Cooke speaks to supporters following her win Tuesday.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 12/08/2026

Rebecca Cooke wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. www.news8000.com/news/politics/elec…

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 12/08/2026

Michael Alfonso wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District. www.news8000.com/news/politics/elec…

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 11/08/2026

Wisconsin's primary elections are underway, setting the stage for the November general election. Key races include the Democratic governor's primary with four candidates and a competitive race in the 3rd Congressional District. Polls close at 8 PM tonight.

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News 8 Now @news8000.com · 10/08/2026

La Crosse MTU is offering free fares all day Tuesday to help everyone get to their polling locations. Polls open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM. The DMV also extended its hours for obtaining ID.

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