Good morning, La Crosse.

Local fire officials advise residents to safely dispose of dried Christmas trees and old electronics to help prevent fires; La Crosse crews will pick up live trees from Jan.

5 to Jan. 16 (trees must be placed on the boulevard by 7 a.m.).

The Garden of Eden Preservation Society held its first fundraiser of 2026 at the Arnold House in Gaelsville to raise funds for a student volunteer award program.

The nonprofit will provide two $500 grants to students who complete 10 hours of service at East Side House & boost local history involvement.

Eleven women summited Mount Kilimanjaro on an eight-day climb that began at midnight, raising funds for an African school building digital libraries.

They trained at Devils Lake & Colorado to build endurance and now plan another summit to inspire community strength.

Firefighters from multiple departments responded on Thursday morning to a semi-trailer fire containing electronic recycling materials behind Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations in Onalaska, using extra water & coping with freezing temperatures as crews contained the blaze with no injuries reported.

The Onalaska Fire Department shared fire safety tips after the holiday celebrations (including guidance for staying safe in cold weather) to help residents prevent post-holiday fires in the area.

Local skiers raced in Mt. La Crosse’s New Year’s Day Race yesterday as part of the Hometown Racing series, featuring three divisions and about 50 participants (including family competitors) who sharpened their skills and enjoyed friendly competition.

The New Year’s Day Race took place Jan.

1 in La Crosse as local runners participated + officials plan to share race results soon.

Quenten Brown LIVE at Boot Hill Pub

7-10 p.m. — Boot Hill Pub — Enjoy great food and drinks while listening to local musician Quenten Brown's three-hour non-stop performance.

Snow Ball 2026

6-9 p.m. — The Court Above Main — Fundraising event — Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, live music, and support local children in need.

Puzzlepalooza

9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — La Crosse Public Library — Free entry — Compete in a thrilling 300-piece puzzle race or enjoy a relaxed community puzzling experience with fellow enthusiasts.

Baby Storytime

12-12:30 p.m. — La Crosse Public Library — Free entry — Interactive storytime for infants featuring stories, songs, and caregiver meetups.