Several hundred “underperforming” 7-Eleven locations across North America are closing, the convenience store announced. news8000.com/lifestyle/mone…

A multi-vehicle crash in Chippewa County has shut down Highway 29. news8000.com/news/local-new…

With the winter months quickly approaching, an initiative from the Salvation Army is ensuring that all children stay warm this holiday season. news8000.com/news/local-new…

Cooler on Saturday but much cooler (even chilly) on Sunday. A few showers are possible on Saturday with better chances on Sunday, along with gusty northerly winds. More details at news8000/weather, the First Warn Weather App, or our streaming service!

The political machine is pouring money into federal races, but both major parties know hanging onto state control is crucial. news8000.com/news/politics/…

The Gift & Craft show run all weekend, featuring over 100 vendors selling holiday decorations and crafts. news8000.com/news/local-new…

On Friday, 50 volunteers and more than 400 students from the Whitehall School District helped the library move books into their new home. news8000.com/news/local-new…

Today's observed high temperatures.

Friday marks opening night for Sparta's iconic House of Shadows. While the haunted house is known for detailed design and guaranteed jump scares, there's a storied history behind the building. news8000.com/entertainment/…

Daily almanac for La Crosse and Eau Claire

Cashton becomes playoff eligible with 25-20 win over Hillsboro news8000.com/sports/cashton…

La Crosse Central wins 4th straight game as they take down Sparta 47-28 news8000.com/sports/la-cros…

Aquinas completes 2nd half comeback to take down West Salem 20-18 news8000.com/sports/aquinas…

Davis hits field goal in OT to lift Holmen over Logan news8000.com/sports/davis-h…

Pirates pick up another key win beating Eleva-Strum 46-16 news8000.com/sports/pirates…

Blair-Taylor inches closer to Dairyland Conference title with win over Independence/Gilmanton news8000.com/sports/blair-t…

Luther clinches postseason bid with win over Westby news8000.com/sports/luther-…

Bangor lights up the scoreboard in win over New Lisbon news8000.com/sports/bangor-…

Enjoy the more typical conditions for the middle of October today before windy, chilly and showery conditions arrive on Sunday. High temperatures will drop from the 50s/60s today for the 40s/50s on Sunday!

This morning's observed low temperatures.