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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ La Crosse Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey announced that he will host a series of community roundtables starting in August to gather ideas for improving La Crosse. The first event — 'Level Up La Crosse! Opportunity Knocks' — is set for August 21 at the La Crosse Center south ballroom from 5-7 p.m. and is free to attend. News8000
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ashley for the Arts will begin on August 7th—announcement on Jul 31 provided the start date without detailing planned activities. News8000
- ➤ Terry Bauer previewed Thursday’s Moon Tunes at Riverside Park, where Fayme Rochelle & the Wax Wings and the Saner & Gibbons Band will perform free live music from 5:30-8 p.m. Local food and drink vendors, free train rides for kids & bike valet parking will be provided at the event. WIZM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The School District of La Crosse began construction on the Central High School district office and presented a final exterior design for the New Elementary School while interior and landscaping plans continued to develop. Exterior improvements on State Road were underway and a preliminary building code review with the state was completed — design work will continue as construction ramps up. News8000
- ➤ T.U.G.G.'s Andy Hughes and Central Booster Club’s Jocelyn Buxton previewed Saturday’s first-ever Riverhawk Rally at All-Star Lanes, where Hughes will perform an acoustic show and take requests—while the fundraiser offers raffles, silent auctions and tip boards with a $60 ticket that includes dinner and a pint glass. WIZM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in La Crosse face an unhealthy air quality warning today from smoke drifting south from Canadian wildfires & many continue outdoor activities despite rising breathing problems. Local hospitals report more patients with respiratory issues and officials advise those at risk to stay indoors. News8000
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ramona Gonzalez, the county’s first female judge who served for 30 years, ended her job Thursday—Joe Veenstra will take the oath at the courthouse today— marking a change in county leadership. WIZM
- ➤ The City of La Crosse explained its reasons for keeping two northside rail crossings open at a Tuesday hearing — arguing that closing them would hurt local property owners and businesses. DOT officials presented accident data supporting a plan to close some crossings to vehicles — while critics, including council member Barb Janssen and neighborhood groups, opposed the proposal and accepted public comments until midnight tonight. WIZM
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Great River Folk Festival 2025
10 AM – 4 PM — Riverside Park — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate folk music with a vibrant community atmosphere and performances.
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