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La Crosse
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
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Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Diamond is a friendly 3-year-old Collie mix at Coulee Region Humane Society in Onalaska—she is vaccinated, heartworm tested, and microchipped, and she does best in a home with children at least 10 years old and with slow introductions for other dogs. WIProud
- ➤ La Crosse Area Family YMCA is hosting a Summer Food Program—serving free meals daily to children 18 and under at 24 locations. The program aims to fight food insecurity and will provide over 400,000 meals until August 8. WEAU
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ La Crosse County police arrested Mayking Murillo-Palacios during a traffic stop early Saturday on Highway 53 and Sylvester Road — a search of his vehicle uncovered 170 grams of cocaine and over $4,000 in cash, leading to charges of possession with intent to deliver, cocaine, and bail jumping before his release on a $20,000 signature bond. WIProud
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Tony Evers visited La Crosse yesterday to ask lawmakers to provide $480 million for Child Care Counts as federal support is set to end on June 30—he said the funding will help keep child care providers open and serve over 417,000 children. News8000
- ➤ State Route 162 closed Wednesday for major construction that will replace aging bridges from US Highway 14 to State Route 33 in Coon Valley—local drivers are advised to use alternate routes until the work is finished in November. News8000
- ➤ Former UW La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow will have his federal jury trial next summer on June 22nd in his lawsuit against the UW Board of Regents, who fired him in September 2024 after he produced pornographic videos online. If he wins his case, he may be reinstated and could receive back pay and damages (pending jury decision). WIProud
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Following a recent heat spike, the La Crosse County Health Department warned visitors that blue-green algae blooms may form in local rivers, lakes, or ponds. Lindsay Neitzel said people should steer clear of water with a scum layer—this change can signal harmful bacteria that cause skin irritation and stomach pain. WIProud
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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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La Crosse Steam vs. Minot Honeybees
5:05-6:35 p.m. — Copeland Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup as the La Crosse Steam take on the Minot Honeybees.
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La Crosse Loggers vs. Rochester Honkers
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling matchup between local baseball rivals in La Crosse.
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La Crosse Loggers vs. Duluth Huskies
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Ticket info available — Watch the La Crosse Loggers take on the Duluth Huskies in this thrilling baseball matchup.
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Music Fest with Amadans
3-4 p.m. — Burns Park, La Crosse, WI — Free entry — Enjoy a lively morning of Irish music, dancing, and crafts for all ages.
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