Good Day
La Crosse
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Michael McMahon will be honored with a Wall of Honor ceremony at Onalaska High School on Sunday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. The event memorializes the 19-year-old Marine who died during training and invites the public to enter through Doors P. News8000
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews responded to a grain bin silo fire at La Crosse Milling Company on Tuesday, Apr. 21 and quickly contained a blaze in a bin holding about 100 tons of oats (assisted by several local departments). News8000
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Holmen Police confirmed that 17-year-old Grant Bires was found safe after his vehicle was last seen on I-90 near Sioux Falls at 10 a.m. Monday & arrangements are underway to reunite him with his family. News8000
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local author Amanda Zieba led a creative writing workshop for more than 40 Aptiv participants (in La Crosse) that built confidence and self-expression skills in people with disabilities. Organizers report the session also improved communication and self-advocacy abilities. News8000
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local farmers have chosen not to plant crops this season, citing market uncertainty and challenging weather conditions. This decision may affect local supply and prices (further impact details are pending) as the community monitors the upcoming market trends. News8000
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Preschool teachers took part in a ukulele workshop & development course at the Music with Minis event on Apr. 21 to learn new methods for engaging preschoolers. The session provided local educators with fresh approaches to classroom music lessons. News8000
- ➤ Western Technical College named Dawson Olson of Independence as its 2026-2027 Student Ambassador and official spokesperson for the WTCS State Ambassador Program — he will engage with prospective students, community leaders and campus groups while studying IT Cybersecurity and Business Management with a planned graduation in April. News8000
- ➤ On Monday, the La Crosse Board of Education chose Hogan for the school merging Emerson and Spence students and Pammel Creek for the remodeled State Road facility combining Hintgen students (staff favored that name) with construction planned on the old Hogan site in the coming years. WIZM
- ➤ The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse will open its Life and Workforce Readiness Center in June at the Terry Erickson Club near Logan High School. The center will offer 12 academies now + nearly 30 this summer as part of a $15 million fundraising effort. WIZM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A city survey shows 66 percent of residents prefer keeping Green Bay Street as is near West Avenue, between Emplify Health and Central High School. The public works board may resume discussions next week. WIZM
- ➤ Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence visited the Tomah VA Medical Center Tuesday to stress the need for accurate records as a new federal electronic health record system readies to replace the old setup. The system will launch in 2027. News8000
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NFAA Redding Style Warm-Up 3-D
April 25th & 26th — Blackhawk Archers of La Crosse Wisconsin, Inc. — Cost varies for membership — Join fellow archers for a fantastic 3D shooting experience at a top-notch facility.
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First Fridays at the RAD
5-8 p.m. — Rivoli Arts District — Free entry — Explore over 20 artist studios and support local creativity in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Wisconsin Archery Alliance Field Archery Academy 2026
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Blackhawk Archers of La Crosse Wisconsin, Inc. — Lunch included — Learn field archery techniques from National Champion Rod Menzer in a scenic Wisconsin setting.
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NFAA First Field Shoot by Blackhawk Archers
12:00-1:00 p.m. — Blackhawk Archers of La Crosse Wisconsin, Inc. — Registration fees apply — Compete in a thrilling archery event with a shotgun start.
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30th Annual La Crosse Area Mayoral Prayer Breakfast
7:29-8:45am – The Radisson Center – Tickets required, $20 – This event brings the community together for a meaningful morning of honoring and praying for our local leaders, along with breakfast and a keynote speaker. Tickets are available only through April 30.
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Long-stitch Bookbinding: the Medieval Paperback
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Art House La Crosse — $40-70 sliding scale — Explore traditional bookbinding techniques and create your own sketchbook or journal.
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