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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Julie McDermid, executive director at Karuna, explained on La Crosse Talk how the agency provides 24-7 support for people facing homelessness, mental health issues and substance use. The organization will host its second annual Taste of Home gala on Saturday, June 21 at English Lutheran Church on King Street—charging $100 per ticket to fund service expansion. WIZM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 60 year old Onalaska man, Jay Wiltse, is accused of starting a fire in his neighbor’s bathroom during an early June quarrel by setting off fireworks — he faces arson charges and was released on a $20,000 signature bond. WIProud
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local singer-songwriter Chris Kroeze, who was runner up on NBC’s THE VOICE, is releasing his new single 'Trigger Happy' this month and will perform live at Bennett O’Riley’s South La Crosse on June 28th—he is busy scheduling shows and managing his home studio as he prepares for a busy season. WIProud
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The La Crosse Center board will ask the city to use $60,000 from existing funds to repair the leaky main arena roof, which has had issues with its 30-year-old material causing holes in the roof. The board also will request a new base chiller—ensuring the building stays air conditioned for upcoming summer events. WIZM
- ➤ Liberty Street (from Gillette to Sill) was closed on Wednesday after a water main break forced city crews to begin repairs, and officials did not set a finish date. News8000
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Bridgeview Plaza is set to be transformed as the owners plan a major makeover that will split the current mall into two new five-story buildings+one with 101 units and 94 underground parking stalls and another with 100 units and 95 parking stalls, featuring Blue Zone Pickleball courts on one end and Harbor Freight on the other with a courtyard in between. City officials will review the plans and set a timeline+address needed infrastructure at Friday’s Commercial/Multi-Family Design Review Committee. WIZM
- ➤ Developers plan to build two five-story apartment buildings at Bridgeview Plaza on La Crosse's north side that will add about 200 housing units and include more than 90 underground parking spaces—plans will be reviewed by the City’s Commercial/Multi-Family Design Review Committee Friday at 9:00 a.m. The designs also call for updates to existing structures with a new courtyard and multi-use paths. News8000
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Expressive Dance Workshop
9-11 a.m. — Black River Beach Neighborhood Center — $15 per session — Release stress and move your body in a free-form dance experience for adults.
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