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Congressman Derek Van Orden began his motorcycle tour yesterday in Prairie du Chien—meeting voters across 19 counties, including a La Crosse stop this Saturday.

The tour will continue through next Thursday in Sauk County to discuss the upcoming election and reflect Wisconsin’s rugged heritage.

The Tomah VA Medical Center hosted a breast cancer awareness walk on Oct.

22, 2026, drawing community members to learn about early detection and support available through the event.

Congressman Derrick Van Orden faces an ethics complaint after posting an AI-generated graphic of candidate Rebecca Cooke without proper disclosure — a cease-and-desist letter was issued on Sept.

30 based on Wisconsin’s AI election rules.

The Salvation Army provided winter coats, hats and boots at its Nelson Place warehouse on Wednesday and Thursday after Kwik Trip collected donations at local stores — those needing items can visit the 8th Street location Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Family and Children's Center held its fifth annual Bridges to Better Tomorrows fundraiser Thursday night in La Crosse.

The nonprofit aims to raise $750,000 by year-end to support mental health + family services in seven communities including Winona, Caledonia, and Black River Falls.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin and candidate Rebecca Cooke rallied in La Crosse Thursday morning on the *Sick of It* bus tour to oppose cuts to Medicaid and ACA tax credits as residents reported premium hikes from $400 to $1,800.

Organizers said health care affordability remains a top concern.

Students from North Woods and Logan schools joined a fall book walk on Thursday morning in La Crosse to explore Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox – the event offered older students a chance to lead younger peers.

Features Fieldhouse in West Salem was awarded the 2026 Soak It Up Award by La Crosse Area Waters for its stormwater management that channels roof water into a native-plant biofilter basin & rain gardens filtering runoff; owned by Jenn & Jason Slusser, the facility shows how local businesses protect waterways.