Good morning, La Crosse.

Veterans can buy two $5 reduced-fee tickets for Irishfest from La Crosse County’s Veteran Services Department at the Health and Human Services building on 300 4th Street North in La Crosse & tickets are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. while supplies last for single-day entry to the event from August 8 to 10 at the Southside fest grounds.

Cyclists rode Saturday morning on the La Crosse River State Trail in the Ride for Sight event hosted by the La Crosse Lions Club—riders took routes from 12K family trails to a 100K road ride through the bluffs—and helped raise funds for vision projects that support children’s vision screenings.

WKBT News 8 Now welcomed Brooklyn Heyn as its new weekend anchor.

Heyn is a multimedia journalist and 2025 Concordia University graduate (she interned in Green Bay) who will share community stories from the Coulee Region.

La Crosse city officials are considering new cannabis regulations that could bar mobile vendors from operating downtown at a subcommittee hearing today.

The proposed rules would prevent the H.A.F. Baked food truck (which lacks a permanent address) from selling its products and may limit future cannabis businesses.

Trempealeau County officials said six road signs, including markers for Pine Creek Ridge Road, Schmickle Valley Road and Galewski Road, were stolen—this theft may delay emergency response and residents are urged to return any found signs to Dodge Town Hall.

News 8 Now is launching its fourth annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive Friday to provide La Crosse students with free supplies for the new school year—organizers expect the event to ease school costs for families.

Environmental advocates urged local officials to secure federal funding to preserve the Mississippi River as the upcoming budget revision may cut conservation programs that control invasive species, sediment and erosion.

Friends of the Upper Mississippi Wildlife and Fish Refuge hosted a 'Sustain our River' event at Black River Beach Neighborhood Center—officials warn that inadequate funds could worsen challenges like the invasive carp threatening river safety and native fish.

La Crosse mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey invites residents to share their ideas for improving the city at community roundtables—these sessions aim to gather local input for future city projects.

Highway 16 closed for repair work including resurfacing, bridge work, and improvements at the La Crosse Street intersection began in April and will fully reopen by the end of August—DOT officials confirmed.

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.