Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of July.
Good morning, La Crosse.
HorseSense received a $14,000 grant from the La Crosse Area Community Foundation to purchase its first-ever trailer, which supports its horse program.
The trailer recently transported two miniature horses to Deep Roots Community Farm, marking a step toward greater independence for the organization.
Family & Children's Center in La Crosse has launched its Teen Support Group today for 13-to-18-year-olds who have experienced abuse.
Supported by a $64,680 grant from La Crosse Area Community Foundation, the group provides a safe space for healing and peer connection.
West Salem’s 14-year-old Emma Gerdes suffered severe injuries in a UTV crash on July 15 and is treated at Emplify Health System and American Family Children’s Hospital—family friends set up a GoFundMe to help cover her mother’s lost income, travel, and rising medical bills as she recovers.
At Deaf Ear Records in La Crosse, staff say CD sales are rising as local music lovers turn to physical media today for its lasting value amid streaming limitations.
Both longtime fans and Gen Z shoppers are boosting the trend with renewed interest in ownership.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service updated its income eligibility guidelines for school meals and day care programs effective July 1 (running through June 30, 2027); families of four earning $42,900 or less can receive free meals while those earning up to $61,050 qualify for reduced-price meals.
The Wisconsin DNR announced the Hunter R3 Grant, a match-grant program designed to support ideas that educate and train safe, ethical hunters.
Local clubs, schools & organizations may apply as approvals take about a year to process.
A La Crosse fisherman caught a 55 lb flathead catfish by hand on Monday on the Black River near Brice Prairie using a technique (noodling) that could set a new state record if verified.
LFA 237: Tardio vs. Lee
5:30-8:30 p.m. — La Crosse Center — Tickets available — Witness an exciting bantamweight clash between Carlos Tardio and Mackson Lee in LFA 237.
Smith's 10th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday — Smith's Bike Shop — Free — Celebrate a decade of biking with a fun ride and post-ride party.
Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert
7-10 p.m. — Weber Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets from $39 — Experience an unforgettable evening of iconic swing music from the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra.
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