Good Day
La Crosse
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents of all ages gathered yesterday in downtown to clean up public areas and brighten local streets. The event showcased community spirit and local pride for future volunteer efforts. News8000
- ➤ Two local Alexes will lead the 2026-27 Great Rivers United Way campaign to boost participation among younger donors. The drive begins with a Day of Caring in July & builds momentum into a major fall event. WIZM
- ➤ Neighbors Day returns on Saturday, Apr. 25 in La Crosse as hundreds of volunteers will help elderly and disabled neighbors prepare their yards for spring (community effort). La Crosse Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Goodview Bar & Grill, formerly The Bar, will open Wednesday in La Crosse and plans to focus on bar offerings, entertainment & eventually a full menu. La Crosse Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The sheriff’s office recruited 20 to 30 volunteers at Shelby Fire Department last Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. to search for Stanley Howe, 45, whose vehicle was found at Paul E. Stry Nature Preserve — a recent photo shows him in the clothing he was last seen wearing. WIZM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Onalaska High School student Aditi Muduganti earned a scholarship for creating Wisconsin’s first Miyawaki forest, turning an underused plot into a thriving ecosystem. La Crosse Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the City unveiled a $65 million upgrade to its wastewater plant that now converts waste into energy to power operations and cut costs. The new system produces methane (which fuels an on-site engine) to reduce reliance on external electricity. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.
~ Helen Keller
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