Good Day
La Crosse
Monday, August 25th, 2025
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A La Crosse couple is turning grief into action after the loss of their infant son by launching a support initiative for families facing similar hardships—hoping to honor their child's memory and bring comfort to others. They plan to collaborate with local groups to ensure the program offers real help to those in need. News8000
- ➤ The 21st annual Praise in the Valley event was held on August 24 in La Crosse — local community members gathered for music and fellowship that continued a long-standing tradition. News8000
- ➤ On Aug 24, 2025, the 5th Annual Touch-A-Truck Event in Onalaska allowed children to explore vehicles and learn about various careers—providing a hands-on look at potential job paths in trades and technology. News8000
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Several fire crews battled a business fire at Koxlien Brothers Wood Products in Strum on Sunday evening—flames and heavy smoke were seen from a severely damaged roof—and support came from nearby fire departments to control the blaze. WEAU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources warned hunters not to put deer stands near ash trees because many of these trees are weak from emerald ash borer infestations. Hunters should choose stronger trees and follow safe climbing rules—wearing a harness and keeping three points of contact while climbing. News8000
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local officials reminded drivers to stop for school buses — a rule enforced to protect students during boarding and exiting. The advisory was posted on August 23 and is expected to be strictly followed to keep children safe. WIProud
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Milwaukee Brewers play on WIZM because the Green Bay Packers face the Seattle Seahawks in their final preseason game and air on WKTY with pregame coverage at 3 p.m. The Brewers-Giants game moves to WIZM 1410 AM, 92.3 FM with pregame coverage starting at 5:35 p.m. WIZM
- ➤ The UW-La Crosse football team led by coach Matt Janus is beginning its fifth season and aiming for a fifth-consecutive playoff bid. Ranked No. 11 with quarterback Kyle Haas as the starter, the team will open its season on Sept. 13 at home against Carnegie Mellon—using a new playbook mix from former UW-Stout coach Tarek Yaeggi. WIZM
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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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40th Anniversary Celebration
4:30-7:00 p.m. — Franciscan Spirituality Center — Free entry — Celebrate four decades of community service and spirituality at this joyous anniversary event.
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~ Benjamin Graham
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