Good Day
La Crosse
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ADRC hosted a community picnic for National Senior Citizens Day in La Crosse County on Thursday afternoon—seniors enjoyed a day filled with local celebration. News8000
- ➤ La Crosse-based crisis call center —Great Rivers 211— is assisting Milwaukee flood victims by answering calls and connecting them with needed recovery resources. The network usually serves the Coulee Region and will extend its support to residents statewide. News8000
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A La Crosse murder trial is delayed after a new competency exam was ordered for homicide defendant John P. Stumlin—questions about his mental fitness have been raised again. La Crosse Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ College students started their academic year today as nearly 300 freshmen moved into dorms at Viterbo and new students at Winona State joined orientation events—officials warn that heavy move-in traffic may slow travel on Huff, Mark, Main and Sarnia streets. News8000
- ➤ Dr. Aaron Engel, superintendent for the La Crosse School District, joined News 8 Now live on studio on August 21st to discuss the first day of school with new start times of 7:45 a.m. for elementary and 8:25 a.m. for middle and high schools — he added that a $53 million referendum will fund future projects including an addition at State Road Elementary in October, removal of the Hogan Administrative Building in November, and groundbreaking on a new elementary school next spring. News8000
- ➤ Heavy traffic and road closures are expected near UW-La Crosse as more than 3,000 students move into campus from Aug. 27 to Sept. 1 — residents should plan ahead for delays. La Crosse Tribune
- ➤ Heavy traffic is expected in La Crosse as 3000 UWL students begin moving in from Wednesday, August 27 through September 1—several streets near the campus will close with about 250 volunteers helping direct vehicles, and fall classes start on September 2. News8000
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The USPS upgraded the La Crosse Post Office as part of its 10-year, $40 billion plan to improve operations and save on transportation costs. The new package sorting machine now processes up to 5000 packages an hour — new delivery vehicles add safety features without cutting jobs. WIProud
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In La Crosse, the Bass Master Elite Series is underway as 101 professional anglers fish on the Mississippi River for crucial qualification points. Anglers fished Thursday and Friday and the field will narrow—50 on Saturday and 10 on Sunday for the championship round. News8000
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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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SLiD EP Release Party
9-11:30 p.m. — Popcorn Tavern — $5 admission — Celebrate the debut EP release of SLiD with special performances by The Reach Outs and Fernando Mendoza.
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Touch a Truck
10 a.m. - noon — Viking Elementary School, 500 E Wall St, Holmen, WI — Free entry — Experience the thrill of climbing and exploring trucks and large vehicles, including a helicopter landing!
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Elvis Explosion Gospel Show
10:00-11:30 a.m. — La Crosse Center — Ticket sales available — Experience an uplifting Elvis-themed gospel performance.
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Social Security and Retirement Planning
7:00 p.m. — Lunda Center - Western Technical College — Free entry — Discover strategies for maximizing your Social Security benefits and retirement income.
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Raise Your Glass 2025
6-9 p.m. — La Crosse Distilling Co. — Fundraiser — Taste a variety of beverages while supporting the Great Rivers United Way.
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Whose Live Anyway?
7:30-9 p.m. — Viterbo University Fine Arts Center — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs with world-renowned improv artists performing comedic acrobatics.
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Coulee Rock Club Rock Swap
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. — Onalaska Omni Center — Free entry — Explore a vibrant rock swap with the whole family.
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Wisconsin-La Crosse vs. Wayne State Warriors Football
1-5 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex — Tickets required — Enjoy an intense college football matchup between the Eagles and the Warriors.
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