Good morning, La Crosse.

La Crosse Police urge drivers to expect delays near UW-La Crosse as the state track meet will draw over 20,000 spectators Friday and Saturday.

Gates open at 8:30 a.m. on Friday for Division 1 and at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday for all sessions.

FedEx Ship Center on French Island will close permanently on Aug.

1 + customers will use the nearby FedEx Office on State Rd 16 in Onalaska for shipping, though dangerous goods and live animal shipments will not be accepted.

RiverFest buttons are now on sale at select local vendors + online as organizers gear up for the annual event.

Residents can purchase them today to show their support.

La Crosse Confluence, a 26-member band from Logan and Central, will headline Moon Tunes tonight at 5:30 p.m. The band will play over 30 songs in a two-hour set — marking a milestone for the student musicians.

June Dairy Month celebrates farms with dairy breakfasts scheduled across area counties; La Crosse County will host its event at Creamery Creek Farms on Saturday, June 20 from 6-11 a.m., while other counties hold similar events on June 6 and 13, offering cheese, milk, eggs, pancakes.

At its annual meeting Tuesday, June 2 in La Crosse, Dairyland Power CEO Brent Ridge said data centers can boost local economies & help rural communities, noting that the co-op’s revenue grew 24 percent over five years despite only modest rate hikes after a winter storm.

Child care centers in La Crosse will lose federal stabilization dollars after June 30, a change that providers say could lead to higher tuition and staff cuts.

They warn that without a permanent funding plan, about one in four centers may close or reduce services.

Crews are dismantling Cowley Hall at UW-La Crosse campus to clear space for Prairie Springs Phase Two Science Center, set to open spring.

Materials from the 61-year-old building will be recycled for use in the new facility * featuring offices, classrooms, laboratories, and research space.

A portion of Gillette Street between Highway 16 and Ranger Drive will be closed for traffic signal work starting Monday, Jun.

8 and reopening Friday, Jun. 12. Motorists are urged to plan alternate routes as River Valley Drive stays open for both directions.

New rules for ATV and UTV riders in La Crosse are in effect today; drivers and passengers must wear seatbelts, vehicles without windshields require protective eyewear, and towing with riders aboard is banned to curb injuries and fatalities.

The DNR asks riders to review the updated guidelines.

UW-La Crosse coach Nick Davis was named NCAA Division III outdoor women's track and field Coach of the Year after leading the team to a National Championship, while assistant coach Katie Wagner earned outdoor assistant Coach of the Year for her work with sprinters (USTFCCCA).

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.

Artspire 2026

10 AM – 5 PM — Riverside Park — Free entry — Celebrate community connection through diverse arts experiences, including performances and art activities.

Poolside Storytime at Erickson Pool

1-3 p.m. — Erickson Pool — Free entry with library card — Dive into games, activities, and stories for all ages at the poolside.

Blackhawk Archers June NFAA Field/Hunter Shoot

9:00 AM — Blackhawk Archers of La Crosse Wisconsin, Inc. — Registration required — Compete in the club championship and enjoy The Pie Shoot.

Waterloo Bucks vs. La Crosse Loggers

5:05-8:00 p.m. — La Crosse Loggers Baseball — Free — Enjoy a night of baseball at the beloved Lumber Yard field.

Riverfest: Music Extravaganza with Mitchell Tenpenny and More

10:30 PM — Riverside Park — 4 Day Pass available — Experience an epic lineup with Mitchell Tenpenny and local favorites Boogie and The Yo-Yoz & The Glam Band The Remainders.

DCI: Drum Corps International

10:30 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant performances of top drum corps from across the nation.