Good Day
La Crosse
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Saturday morning, over 150 riders gathered at Great River Harley-Davidson in Onalaska for the 30th Big Bikes for Little Tikes ride, raising funds for Tucker Lovelace of Viroqua who faces seizures and mobility challenges — funding will help buy a $15,000 specialized medical bed not covered by insurance. WIZM
- ➤ Emergency crews in La Crosse are preparing for increased water activity on Memorial Day weekend after several rescues last summer showed the need for safety; they advise wearing life jackets, avoiding watercraft use under the influence, and staying calm to help prevent incidents. News8000
- ➤ Bill Soper of the La Crosse Area Family YMCA announced his retirement Monday morning after 31 years as CEO; he will step down on Sept. 4 as the board works with regional partners to ensure a smooth transition. WIZM
- ➤ A downtown parking ramp is being cleaned today — work crews are pressure washing and scrubbing the structure to improve hygiene and safety. News8000
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Since Allegiant Air began flights in February, La Crosse Airport has seen passenger numbers climb to over 5,200 in April—the highest monthly total since September 2022. United Airlines is set to start service in October. WIZM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Onalaska High School added Michael McMahon’s name to its Wall of Honor on Sunday at 6:30 p.m., honoring the 2024 graduate who died on March 9 during a Marine training accident (he played football at Concordia University before enlisting). News8000
- ➤ Student filmmakers at La Crosse Polytechnic School showcased their documentaries at the Rivoli Monday in a project teaming up with the PBS Wisconsin Youth Media Project that focused on local topics such as La Croix and Pearl Street. The event gave students a creative way to learn new skills. News8000
- ➤ U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Western Technical University today to stress the need for skilled workforce training to bridge the growing labor gap by 2030 (she also pushed for local control over education policies). La Crosse Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Hall and the school district are hosting two sessions on an indoor pool plan to potentially replace the closed North Side Community Pool (nearly $1 million in repairs). Meetings are Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Logan Middle School and Wednesday online, with a community survey coming soon. WIZM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new ambulance service launched yesterday to boost emergency care in rural Wisconsin — the program targets remote areas with long wait times for faster response. 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
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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