Good morning, La Crosse.

JAC's Signature Steakhouse has opened in downtown La Crosse and offers a new menu with quality meats different from its Tomah location — drawing an eager crowd today.

On May 12, the Boys and Girls Club unveiled the new workforce readiness center's name at its local facility (set to offer job training for youth) as it prepares to open later this year.

State and local officials are checking a manure trench for possible contamination after a break-in attempt on April 18, and two local groups opposed to using research dogs signed a deal to buy 1,500 beagles from Ridglan.

City officials will meet tomorrow to discuss the planned future of the Northside pool, with discussions set for a community meeting in La Crosse.

Details on potential renovations will be shared after the review.

Tim Berg was sworn in as Onalaska Police Chief on May 12 and he expects to enhance community programs - including National Night Out and Santa’s List - while collaborating with local departments to deliver service.

He brings decades of police experience and is a longtime resident of the area.

The La Crosse Police Department honors National Police Week (May 10–16) with a garden memorial and a new wall for three fallen officers, and it recognizes the support that all officers receive.

The event highlights the dedication of local law enforcement.

At Premier Fitness in La Crosse, nearly 90-year-old Gary Raabel works out daily to stay fit and motivate fellow members — his decades-long routine shows that age is just a number.

Health officials warn residents with allergies that rising temperatures may bring higher levels of tree pollen, mold, dust mites and ragweed.

Experts say these allergens can trigger symptoms such as runny nose and asthma starting around Memorial Day weekend.

Great Rivers United Way is launching a cause raiser for local mental health programs during Mental Health Awareness Month, running from May 11 to May 22 & offering donation matching up to $5,000 to help raise $10,000.

The campaign aims to provide targeted support for community mental wellbeing.

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.

Penguin Project: The Jungle Book Kids

Various times — La Crosse Community Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the adventurous tale of Mowgli as he navigates the jungle alongside his animal friends.

2026 Summer Trades Academy in La Crosse

8 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Western Technical College — Free admission — Explore hands-on activities and learn about careers in construction trades at this engaging academy for high school students.