Good morning, La Crosse.

Jim Cappuccio is demonstrating proper paddling techniques to two beginner kayakers on Lake Neshonoc through a free kayaking program that makes outdoor adventure accessible.

A trailer crash on August 1 spilled hot dogs onto the highway—cleanup crews responded promptly to secure the area and clear the mess.

Judge Joseph Veenstra was sworn in at the La Crosse County Courthouse on Friday to begin his six-year term as judge for La Crosse County.

He replaces Judge Romona Gonzalez—who retired after nearly three decades on the bench.

La Crosse is under an 'unhealthy' air quality warning as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifts into town and some residents still run and visit parks despite the risk.

Health officials urge those with breathing issues to stay indoors—local hospitals report more patients with respiratory symptoms.

St. Croix Hospice has agreed to buy Mayo Clinic Health System’s hospice services in northwest and southwest Wisconsin—pending government regulator approval—and will finalize the acquisition later this quarter.

The deal expands St. Croix Hospice’s network in the area and continues its long-standing partnership with Mayo Clinic Health System.

Cabela's Big Bass Tour — the third event in La Crosse — runs from Friday to Sunday, where anglers will have hourly weigh-ins from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. to win cash prizes as high as $1,000, with the largest bass taking home $20,000.

Meet the Magic 3

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — The Court Above Main — Free entry — Dive into a day of magic with character meet-and-greets, activities, and more fun for all ages.

Great River Folk Festival 2025

10 AM – 4 PM — Riverside Park — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate folk music with a vibrant community atmosphere and performances.

The Avett Brothers Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — La Crosse Center — Ticket prices vary from $69 — Enjoy a night of folk rock from the renowned Avett Brothers.