Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of August.
Good morning, La Crosse.
Dunkin' is hosting its 13th annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser to support Special Olympics Wisconsin in La Crosse.
The event will feature local fundraising activities and community participation as a long-standing tradition.
Coulee Arts moved into a new space on Aug.
13 - the group will host local art programs and community events there.
La Crosse is set to celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Hickson House tomorrow — with themed games, free treats, and an 1876-style fireworks display.
The event is free — a rain date is set for August 16.
Copper Rocks Development was awarded a WHEDA loan to support a local housing project in La Crosse.
The development expects to use the funds to boost community economic growth.
Rain moved Thursday's Learn to Live Local Youth Day Camp indoors to People's Food Co-op — where children learned farming, cooking and healthy eating skills.
Camp founder Kaarina Dunn said the camp taught practical grocery shopping and budgeting to help kids live sustainably.
Western Technical College accepted the Associated Center Building donated by the Bossard-Parke Family on Aug.
13, which will expand campus facilities and support career-focused education in La Crosse. The donation strengthens the college's commitment to innovative learning & workforce development.
A Powerball ticket purchased at Get and Go in Holmen won $50K by matching four numbers and the Powerball in the Aug.
12 drawing, the Wisconsin Lottery said.
Derrick Van Orden and Doug Bergum will visit Trempealeau—details on their schedule and community engagement are expected to be shared soon.
Health officials confirmed 15 measles cases and six probable cases in southwest Wisconsin — up from two confirmed cases reported Tuesday in Iowa and Lafayette counties.
Wisconsin’s governor announced an $8 million loan for the redevelopment of the old Kmart site as part of the Copper Rocks 247-unit housing project.
The developer said delays in materials and scheduling may push construction out of 2026, with work set to begin next spring.
Logan High School football season will begin Friday, Aug.
21 at 7:00 p.m. with an away game at Ellsworth + the team will play nine games through Oct. 16.
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