Good Day
La Crosse
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WIZM
- ➤ 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). WIZM
- ➤ 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. News8000
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. News8000
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. News8000
- ➤ 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. News8000
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. WIZM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WIZM
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Come from Away
Mar 13 – 29 — La Crosse Community Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the heartwarming true story of Gander, Newfoundland's unexpected hospitality.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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