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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ La Crosse police are asking the public for help in identifying a suspect in a theft case and urge anyone with information to contact La Crosse Area Crime Stoppers (608-784-TIPS). News8000
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, UW-La Crosse College of Science and Health students presented research on topics from potential medical breakthroughs to soil chemistry analysis at the Bluffs Ballroom in the UWL Student Union from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.—Associate Dean Whitney George said the symposium offered students hands-on lab experience outside the classroom. News8000
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County U—the main route between Bangor and Rockland—will close on Wednesday for about a month as the La Crosse County Highway Department reconstructs a curve near Rockland; drivers will use a detour via Highway 162 to Highway 16 then east on County J. WIZM
- ➤ On August 6, 2025, the Common Council voted on decisions related to local governance—officials did not provide further details on the measures. News8000
- ➤ Tuesday night, the La Crosse J&A committee recommended two measures: one to install ADA‐compliant drinking fountains across the city to ease access in extreme heat and one to ban hemp‐based THC sales to anyone under 21 by requiring ID checks and limiting sales near child gathering areas — the full Common Council will decide on the proposals next week. News8000
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Community members in the Coulee Region will observe International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31 with events including a treatment resource fair on Aug. 12, a movie event on Aug. 26, and a candlelight vigil on Aug. 27 — free Narcan will be available at each event by the La Crosse County Health Department and Alliance to HEAL. WEAU
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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.
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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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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.
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