Good Day
La Crosse
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Onalaska High School honored Michael McMahon, a 2024 graduate who died on March 9 during Marine Corps training, last Sunday on its Wall of Honor. His name now stands with other alumni memorialized for serving our country. News8000
- ➤ St. Martin's Church and School broke ground today on a $2.6 million gymnasium project designed to serve students and the community. The new facility will host school events and local activities. La Crosse Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ La Crosse EMS has launched a new service today that adds mobile units to improve emergency care & reduce response times for residents. The expansion aims to boost available treatment during emergencies in our community. News8000
- ➤ Runners braved rainy conditions at Riverside Park on Saturday for a 5K that kicked off EMS week, which runs May 17 + 23, to support local emergency medical workers. Organizers said the event honored first responders and celebrated community health. News8000
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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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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
~ Albert Einstein
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