Good morning, La Crosse.

Riverfest welcomed 2025 Commodore Dustin Luecke and First Mate Dominique Luecke during a dinner ceremony at the Radisson in downtown La Crosse on Tuesday night.

Dustin, an Onalaska native who works as WXOW-TV morning anchor, and Dominique, an advancement and grant specialist with Family & Children's Center, said they appreciated strong community support and are excited to share the festival—running July 2-5 in Riverside Park—with their three children.

Artspire will be held Saturday, June 14 — local organizers plan art exhibits, live shows and hands-on art activities to showcase local talent.

Wisconsin’s Department of Tourism reported that 2024 reached record highs with $25.8 billion in economic impact statewide and La Crosse County recording $519 million in visitor spending.

The boost helped support over 4,000 local jobs and increased spending by $12 million—reflecting growing demand for the region’s outdoor recreation.

The Children's Museum opened its new interactive exhibit Wednesday that teaches kids about HVAC science by blending firefighting excitement with hands-on learning.

The exhibit features a bunk room, slide and chiller system that shows how heating and cooling work + helps kids understand how temperature is controlled.

Middle school students completed a three-day culinary program at UWL Culinary Academy where they learned kitchen safety, food preparation, and Midwest recipes — they ended the program with a final dinner to show off their new skills.

A public hearing will be held at the West Salem Community Center Tuesday, June 17 at 6:45 p.m. where the Village Board will consider a new ordinance that limits parking on South Leonard Street to two hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday (the proposed ticket fine is $75 and may be adjusted based on resident input).

A block of Ferry Street between 13th and 14th Streets South is closed for two weeks for water repair + the closure started Thursday and will continue until June 26.

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.

La Crosse Steam vs. Wausau Ignite

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting evening of baseball as the La Crosse Steam take on the Wausau Ignite.

La Crosse Steam vs. Minot Honeybees

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting baseball clash between local favorites and the visiting Honeybees.

La Crosse Loggers vs. Thunder Bay Border Cats

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Ticket info available — Cheer on the La Crosse Loggers as they battle the Thunder Bay Border Cats in this exciting baseball match.

DCI: Drum Corps International

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM — Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling performances of top drum corps at this exciting event.

La Crosse Loggers vs. Thunder Bay Border Cats

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Tickets available — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup as the Loggers take on the Border Cats.