Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of August.
Good morning, La Crosse.
🏘️ Community
More than 2,000 residents in La Crosse are without power today after storms passed through; Xcel Energy expects restoration by 6:30 p.m.+ over 150 residents in Vernon remain affected.
Gillette Pepsi Companies donated $81,917.64 to Children's Miracle Network in La Crosse through its inaugural Kid's Cup Golf Tournament + the event will return next May.
Coulee Recovery Center hosted its Bridging the Gap Treatment Resource Fair on Tuesday afternoon to connect local residents with treatment and support options (5th annual) in La Crosse.
Tuesday morning, the La Crosse Y hosted its first ForeverWell Bean Bag Baseball Summer Series event, combining baseball with cornhole to help older adults stay active — and build social connections.
🎭 Culture
Rebecca Cooke kicked off her Coming Together Tour on Aug.
18 in western Wisconsin, offering interactive shows at various local venues—an event aimed at connecting residents with live art and conversation.
🎓 Education
Kirk Bennet stepped into his role as President of Western Technical College yesterday, marking a new chapter for the 114-year-old school — he formerly served at Lone Star College-Montgomery as Vice President of Administrative Services.
🏥 Health
Eighteen new measles cases have raised the outbreak total to 39 in southwest Wisconsin, and health officials are monitoring the situation closely.
Residents are advised to follow updates from local public health authorities.
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