Good morning, La Crosse.

Dr. J.C. Wagner-Romero was named CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters: 7 Rivers Region effective Aug.

20—he brings extensive experience in educational administration, executive strategy, and civic advocacy with strong local ties to expand youth mentoring programs.

Cyclists from La Crosse began a 2,500-mile ride on Aug.

21 to honor veterans and first responders. They plan to pedal through local routes + join community stops to raise support for their cause.

In Durand, the Myers family welcomed a lost dog named Miles after the pet returned daily following its escape last July.

The kids’ wish for a pet was fulfilled (changing the family’s plans), and Miles has been happily living with them for over two weeks.

Hamilton Elementary & SOTA-1 welcomed students on Aug.

20, 2026 with a red carpet that stretched to 7th Street as principal Jenna Fernholz celebrated the third year of the tradition.

Federal funding from the state’s Department of Transportation adds $805,000 to extend the King Street Greenway project, with new signage & pavement markings planned along King Street from the river to 7th to boost safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Health officials in Minnesota and Wisconsin report that 23 people in Minnesota and 18 in Wisconsin have fallen ill after eating alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli and salmonella infections.

They are working with federal agencies to identify the contamination source from Everything Sprouts and advise consumers to avoid the affected brands.

Local high school football season starts with games streamed on Wisco Sports Zone (via Roku) each week.

Logan's team will play at Ellsworth and Holmen will host Medford, with games sponsored by Firefighters Credit Union.