Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
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🏘️ Community
La Crosse area mental health programs run by about 20 non-profits are receiving Community Mental Wellbeing grants from Great Rivers United Way from a $1.5 million fund to help address the community's top mental health need — grants will support groups like the Boys and Girls Clubs, Couleecap, New Horizons, and La Crosse Family Y over the next three years.
🚨 Crime
La Crosse Police arrested 28-year-old Diontae Booth on Thursday at 5 p.m. in the 1900 block of Rose Street — he is charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide and other offenses after a May 15 domestic dispute in which he allegedly shot a woman in the face.
A La Crosse man, 59-year-old Toudeng Thao, pleaded guilty in March to possessing and distributing meth—he was arrested last year during a traffic stop with his former spouse and sentenced to 7.5 years after selling 203 grams to an informant.
🎓 Education
West Salem Middle School students tested their engineering skills on Thursday when they took part in an annual cardboard boat challenge, where groups built 27 boats that raced to a buoy and back (students used duct tape and spray paint to construct their vessels).
This event provided them with hands-on STEM experience in physics and engineering.
🏛️ Government
After more than a year of discussion, La Crosse City Hall is exploring public hearings on hiring a city administrator as a study committee seeks ways to get more resident input—possibly by mailing surveys with utility bills.
The city council postponed its vote until February and may call for an earlier decision if Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey supports the measure.
🏈 Sports
The Packers will donate new custom-made Schutt and VICIS helmets worth $7,500 each to Flambeau, Ladysmith, and Regis high schools this summer—helping replace old gear and boost player safety.
More than 120 coaches and athletic directors competed for the donation through the Helmet Give Back Program.
Accomplished paddler Andy Nevitt will attempt to break the overall speed record by paddling the 420-mile Wisconsin River from Lac Vieux Desert to Prairie du Chien.
He started on May 26 at 2 p.m. and will rely on live tracking and minimal sleep as he aims to finish today.
Three Rivers Performance in the historic Old Boot Factory on La Crosse’s north side is a modern sports hub offering 18,000 square feet of gym space, expert coaching and recovery tools including infrared saunas and Normatec compression therapy—helping athletes of all ages train and recover well. The center works with local schools and organizations to build champions on and off the field.
🎉 La Crosse Events
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La Crosse Loggers vs. Eau Claire Express
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Tickets required — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup between local rivals.
Pearl Street Brew Run 5k
1:30-5:30 p.m. — Pearl Street Brewery — Registration required — Race through the streets of La Crosse while enjoying the festive atmosphere of beer and community.
FLC Worship and Synod Picnic
10-11 a.m. — Riverside Park — Free-will donation — Celebrate Sunday morning with worship and a community picnic at Riverside Park.
Kids' Culinary Academy: Midwest Cuisine
8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Whitney Center — Registration required — Kids can explore the flavors of the Midwest with expert chefs at this culinary academy.
La Crosse Loggers vs. Badlands Big Sticks
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Admission details not provided — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game between the Loggers and the Big Sticks.
La Crosse Steam vs. Mankato Habaneros
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Cost varies — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup in the heart of La Crosse.
24th Annual La Crosse Open
2-6 p.m. — Pettibone Park — Registration fees support local programs — Experience exciting logrolling competitions featuring athletes of all ages.
Swim Neshonoc Open Water Event
8-10:30 a.m. — Swarthout Park — Entry fees apply — Swim across the beautiful Lake Neshonoc in distances of 1.2 or 2.4 miles.
La Crosse Loggers vs. Eau Claire Express
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a thrilling baseball match featuring local teams.
La Crosse Loggers vs. Eau Claire Express
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Tickets available — Catch the exciting baseball action as the Loggers face off against the Express.
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