WKBT News 8 Latest School Closings and Delays

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In the Driftless Region, winter weather can change in an instant, making school closing and delay information critical for families in Western Wisconsin, Southeast Minnesota, and Northeast Iowa. WKBT News 8 (News8000) is the primary resource for these updates in the La Crosse area.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Stay Updated with News 8000

WKBT provides several ways to access their “First Warn” closing list:

  1. News8000.com Closing Page: The most comprehensive way to view the list is via the News8000 Closings & Delays dashboard. It is updated in real-time as superintendents call in.

  2. The News 8000 App: Available for iOS and Android, this app allows you to set up push notifications for “Breaking News” and “Weather,” which includes major school alerts.

  3. On-Air Ticker: During News 8 Now morning broadcasts (beginning at 4:30 AM), the school closing ticker runs continuously at the bottom of the screen.

  4. First Warn Weather App: A dedicated weather app from the WKBT Storm Team that includes a direct link to the closings list and live radar.

Understanding the Categories

WKBT typically categorizes notifications into three distinct groups:

Category Description
Schools Covers K-12 public and private institutions.
Daycares & Preschools Often close even if K-12 remains open; check specifically for your provider.
Organizations/Businesses Includes senior centers, meal-on-wheels programs, and community events.

When are decisions made?

For most La Crosse area schools, the decision to close or delay is made by 5:30 AM. Superintendents coordinate with the News 8 Storm Team to assess if temperatures or road conditions pose a risk to student safety. In the event of extreme cold, the “30-minute rule” for frostbite on exposed skin is often the deciding factor.


Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Wisconsin from WKBT News 8. News8000.com provides you with the latest news, weather, sports and more for the greater La Crosse, Wisconsin area.

WKBT-DT, virtual and VHF digital channel 8, is a dual CBS/MyNetworkTV-affiliated television station licensed to La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States. The station is owned by Morgan Murphy Media.-Wikipedia


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