Good morning, La Crosse.

Chaseburg Trail Days will take place Jan.

17-18 with music, food, games and a parade, plus a medallion hunt that begins on Jan. 10.

UW-La Crosse will host Bubba’s Youth Day at Mitchell Hall on Saturday with a kids fest from noon to 2:45 p.m. + a women’s basketball game at 3 p.m., aiming to break the WIAC record of 2,112 fans + supporting Bubba’s Fund and Rising Athletes.

Three La Crosse School Board incumbents—Scott Neumeister, Trevor Sprague, and Deb Suchla—face challengers Loretta Hass, Lee Weis, and Jake Williams in an April 7 election (winners will serve a three-year term beginning April 27).

Farmers in our region are watching winter weather as below-normal moisture and fluctuating temperatures may risk crops in spring.

Katy Schultz of Tri-Fecta Farms said the area welcomes any precipitation (rain or snow) to help boost soil moisture.

A low-barrier housing project opened at Hillview Health Care Campus to offer ten studio apartments with full amenities and on-site supportive services.

Future applications will soon be available online as part of the Pathways Home initiative.

The Town of Campbell received nearly $40 million in federal aid to improve its water system after years of using bottled water from PFAS contaminated wells.

The grant will fund a second municipal well, pump house, storage tank, and piping, with work starting this year and completing in 2027.

State health experts say current childhood vaccine recommendations remain in effect despite new CDC guidelines + parents are advised to consult personal doctors to address any vaccine concerns + hospitalizations for RSV and COVID-19 remind us to follow trusted guidance.

On Jan. 8, 2026, federal health officials announced the extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies to boost coverage for La Crosse residents; eligibility criteria will be updated later (local agencies are preparing further guidance).

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.