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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A large mural celebrating life was unveiled on Thursday at the Family and Children’s Center office on Monitor Street in La Crosse, created by New York artist Kristy McCarthy and local volunteers — partnering with a Suicide Prevention Initiative and featuring a banner reading 'Your Life Matters' to underscore its positive message. WIZM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A La Crosse County judge lowered the bond for 28-year-old Cody Alland—accused of fatally shooting Justin Betz outside Neuie’s Vogue Bar on January 15—from $1 million to $100,000 during a Friday court hearing. News8000
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today the Wisconsin DNR reminded anglers statewide that the general inland fishing season opens—letting local residents begin fishing while following state rules. La Crosse Tribune
- ➤ A La Crosse city council committee approved a downtown extension to the King Street greenway project using nearly $600,000 in funding to add signs and pavement markings along King Street from the riverfront to 7th Street—designed to encourage safer walking and biking. The full council will review the plan next week—and further improvements may follow. WIZM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Olivia Moths and Sarah Staff previewed La Crosse’s 20th annual Steppin’ Out In Pink fundraiser on La Crosse Talk on May 2 in support of breast cancer research at Gundersen’s Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care. Early registration is open for the event on Sept. 13 with a goal of reaching $500,000 after last year’s record of $443,000 and over 6,500 participants. WIZM
- ➤ Emplify Health by Gundersen has unveiled plans for a new EMPATH Site in La Crosse that will offer emergency psychiatric care in a 5,000-square-foot facility with eight exam rooms—completion is planned for January 2026. WIProud
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Onalaska's Broden Steiner, who averaged just under 14 points and six rebounds last season—making it to the WIAA sectional semifinal—announced he will play college basketball at Roosevelt University in Chicago this season. WIProud
- ➤ UW-L will host its final four home baseball games at Copeland Park today and tomorrow—starting with a doubleheader against UW-Stevens Point at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. today and followed by games at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. tomorrow—as the team, sitting second in the WIAC standings, prepares for the WIAC tournament and a possible NCAA DIII appearance. WIProud
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3rd Annual Parkinson’s Walk
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Myrick Park Shelter — Free entry — Raise awareness for Parkinson’s Disease while enjoying live music and community activities.
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Grounded Onalaska Grand Opening
Join the La Crosse Area Family YMCA in welcoming Grounded Onalaska to the R.W. Houser Branch at 400 Mason Street in Onalaska. Grounded coffee and refreshments will be served, and ALL are welcome to attend, with no membership necessary.
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North Central Propane Convention & Trade Show
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — La Crosse Center — $165 one day, $250 full pass — Showcase your company at a premier trade show with networking and fun activities.
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High Point Road Live at Moxie's
7-10 p.m. — Moxie's — Free entry — Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with an evening of music at the Tiki Bar.
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SOUP On The Waterfront
5-7:30 p.m. — The Cargill Room — Check the event page for tickets — A grand celebration of community and creativity by the Mississippi River.
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Mental Health Awareness Community Celebration
This event recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month — a time dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging community-wide action for mental well-being. This fun community event will feature Mayoral and County Proclamations, remarks from honored speakers, and a one-mile community walk through downtown.
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Live Music with Don Harvey
8-11 p.m. — N14756 Delaney Rd — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening of acoustic rock and old country music with award-winning songwriter Don Harvey.
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