Good Day
La Crosse
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Organizers of the Jon Van Riper Golf Outing presented a $5,000 check to the Holmen Area Fire Department on Jan. 7 — a gesture that supports local emergency services and community safety. News8000
- ➤ Organizers of the Jon Van Riper Golf Outing donated a $5,000 check to the Holmen Area Fire Department on Wednesday afternoon at its headquarters on South Main Street — proceeds from the September fundraising event helped fund an advanced cardiac monitor with blood pressure and heart rhythm monitoring. News8000
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A grocery store in a local food desert risks closing soon, raising fears that residents might lose crucial fresh food access. Local officials are evaluating support options + possible measures before the situation worsens. News8000
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In 2025, La Crosse Fire Department responded to over 8,000 emergency calls, including 47 large-scale fires and 15 water emergencies, with more calls in the warm months than the usual winter spike. Officials say new staffing + equipment help prepare the team for future challenges. WEAU
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Baby Storytime
12-12:30 p.m. — La Crosse Public Library — Free entry — Interactive storytime for infants featuring stories, songs, and caregiver meetups.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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