Good morning, La Crosse.

Emplify Health by Gundersen hosted a community party at Riverside Park with music, games, food, bingo, and bounce houses for kids (a thank-you to employees and local residents).

Couleecap released its 2025 Impact Dashboard showing it served over 8,200 residents with housing, homelessness, and weatherization programs in La Crosse County last year.

The report also noted plans to expand services with Haven on Main (adding 70 new affordable housing units) set to complete in about a month.

Adam Massman, a 17-year-old football player at Lincoln High School, died from injuries he sustained during a game last Thursday — school officials made counselors available for students following the tragic incident.

Toy Scout is in Onalaska at the Stoney Creek Hotel through Thursday to buy vintage toys and collectibles, offering residents a chance to turn old items into cash during its 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. event.

A new federal rule will take effect in 2027 and change federal student loan guidelines for low-earning college programs — the rule requires these programs to meet stricter standards so funds support courses that help boost graduates’ earnings.

Onalaska School District today launched new educational programs designed to boost student achievement and expand extracurricular opportunities; officials said more details will follow.

Two local Mayo Clinics lit up amber today for Appendix Cancer Awareness Month as part of the global Light Up Amber campaign, and caregiver advocates urge community members to join upcoming walks to support research & help affected families.

La Crosse basketball stars Lexi Donarski and Jordan Davis appeared on The Rick Solem Show on Aug.

18 to discuss their pro careers, college memories, and bar league sand volleyball missteps. Lexi is headed to Cadí La Seu in Spain — Jordan weighed his options after a season in Belgrade.