About WKBT-TV

As the local CBS affiliate in La Crosse, WKBT serves western Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota and northeast Iowa. In addition to live television broadcasts, you can find continuous news updates 24/7 on our award-winning website, News8000.com and on our news and weather mobile apps. We are strong supporters of the communities we serve and we’re proud to be part of the family-owned and -operated Morgan Murphy Media group.

WKBT News 8 prides itself on community-focused local journalism. We report the facts and share stories of the people and places that make La Crosse a great place to live.

Awards

Our work has earned the station numerous awards, including the prestigious National Edward R. Murrow award for a documentary on a local woman motivated by personal tragedy to raise money to build water wells in Africa.

In addition to winning multiple regional Emmy awards and Midwest Broadcast Journalism Awards, the team is also proud to be named the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Station of the Year and News Operation of the Year eight years in row.

Other awards:

  • Station of the Year sixth year in a row 2015
  • National Edward R. Murrow Award
  • Sigma Delta Chi Award for Excellence in Public Service from the Society of Professional Journalists
  • Friend of Education Award

Contact WKBT

Mailing Address:
141 South 6th Street La Crosse, WI 54601

Phone:
Newsroom: (608) 784-7897

Email:
[email protected]

Lobby Hours:
Closed

To Request a USB Flash Drive copy of a newscast segment:

Call our newsroom: (608) 784-7897
USB Flash Drive copies are $25

Station General Manager: Chris Palmer, [email protected]

News Director: Jason Walker, [email protected]

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