Good morning, La Crosse.

La Crosse's longest-running Polar Plunge event raised $96,000 for Special Olympics of Wisconsin athletes last weekend.

Law enforcement and several hundred community members plunged into chilly Black River waters + supported the fundraiser.

On Tuesday evening, Great Rivers United Way held its 76th banquet in La Crosse to honor community leaders like Rick and Julie Diermeier, who donated $100,000 to fund an endowment, along with Kimberly Williams, Dave Edmonds, and Carla Lundeen, while celebrating a $1.5 million fundraising goal (supporting local programs).

La Crosse Public Library has reopened after a $3.1 million renovation that added over 95 new laptops, a telehealth section, a Create Lab and expanded meeting rooms.

The update offers residents enhanced digital access and dedicated spaces for study and community events.

The Pump House Regional Arts Center will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Celtic storytelling, music, and dancing on Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. The event features Terry Visger’s storytelling and Dublin's Daughters’ Irish songs (tickets are $20) in a traditional céilí setting.

A new bill to allow online sports betting has been proposed and will be reviewed in upcoming legislative sessions, which could offer additional options for local residents.

Governor Tony Evers unveiled Wisconsin’s new Film Wisconsin office at La Crosse Film Academy Tuesday, launching a $5 million tax credit program to attract film and television productions.

The program offers up to $1 million in credits per fiscal year if productions meet set spending criteria.

A few glasses of alcohol can fragment the brain’s communication, leading to stronger local processing and weaker overall connectivity, according to a study published in Science Alert.

Health expert Katie Young from Emplify Health by Gundersen explained the findings during her visit to the WIZM studio.

Eight UW-La Crosse wrestlers will compete at the NCAA Division III Championships in Cedar Rapids, Iowa starting Friday, Mar.

13. Coach Dave Malecek, a Hall of Famer with 20 years at UW-L, gives the team a strong edge + drawing on his own championship experience.

Come from Away

Mar 13 – 29 — La Crosse Community Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the heartwarming true story of Gander, Newfoundland's unexpected hospitality.

Come From Away Musical Performance

2-6 p.m. — Weber Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets from $75 — Experience the heartwarming true story of resilience and community during a unique musical performance.

Breakerspace Exploration

11 AM – 12 PM — La Crosse Public Library — Free entry — Dive into the mechanics of technology by dismantling real devices to unveil their secrets.

Silent Sky

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Weber Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience the inspiring true story of Henrietta Leavitt, a 19th-century astronomer challenging societal norms during a time of scientific discovery.

Commotion: Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute

7:30-10:00 p.m. — Viterbo University Fine Arts Center — $46 — Experience the electrifying sounds of Creedence Clearwater Revival as you travel back to the late '60s and early '70s.