Good morning, La Crosse.

Today, National Night Out events are scheduled at 14 local sites—including parks in Onalaska and West Salem—to bring neighbors and law enforcement together through food and one-on-one conversations, as organized by La Crosse Police Officer Jovanna Nedland.

Officials announced that the Bicentennial Trail reroute is complete, providing a smoother path for local bikers & walkers.

The improved trail now enhances community access and recreational opportunities in La Crosse.

The Wisconsin DNR invites volunteers statewide to help monitor deer and game bird populations using the Survey123 app.

Reports are accepted until Aug. 31 for birds and Sept. 30 for deer, allowing scientists to update wildlife management data.

City leaders are discussing changes to the bicycle and pedestrian master plan this week following public input — plans to add more flashing beacons on West Avenue, Redfield Street, and Farnam Street will be reviewed this afternoon with recommendations forwarded to city council next week.

Raj Ramnarace departed La Crosse’s Riverside Park on Saturday morning to begin a 7000-mile journey on a jet ski across the Great Loop through the Mississippi River, Gulf and Great Lakes over the next two months—he spent 100 hours preparing his machine for the trip.