Good morning, La Crosse.

Participants picked up their custom shirts for the Steppin’ Out in Pink walk on Wednesday at Gundersen Hotel and Suites in La Crosse — those who had not registered signed up during pickup.

Local officials moved forward with plans for a proposed neighborhood center, and details on the site and timeline will be announced soon.

Nikki West will become the first woman to lead the YMCA in its 143-year history when she officially begins as CEO Sept.

8 (she brings over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience) and succeeds longtime CEO Bill Soper.

Onalaska native Jordenne Butler, newly crowned Miss Wisconsin 2026, threw out the Brewers ceremonial first pitch on Aug.

22. The 27-year-old (Viterbo University graduate and former Miss Wisconsin’s Teen) will compete in Miss America next month in West Palm Beach.

Holmen School District begins the year with a $22.6M referendum that gives $4.5M annually until 2031 to improve programming and security.

The district has streamlined support services on its website (including volunteer, mental health, and crisis assistance) to help students and parents access resources.

The DNR confirmed the Black River (between Holmen and Trempealeau) dried up yesterday, sparking local concerns and prompting officials to monitor water levels closely.

A lunar eclipse will be visible tonight in the Coulee Region.

NASA says the event begins at 9:20 p.m. with peak light at 11:13 p.m.—offering skywatchers a view of a reddish-orange moon with a small white segment.

The Wisconsin DNR said that the Black River, between Holmen and Trempealeau, has dried up naturally as its main channel shifts to Tank Creek amid drought, and cautioned drivers from using the exposed bed to prevent environmental damage.

Main Street will be closed to eastbound and westbound traffic from 7 a.m. Aug.

31 until 5 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Losey Boulevard intersection. Northbound and southbound traffic on Losey Boulevard will continue uninterrupted.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin visited La Crosse today to meet with small-business owners and discuss rising operating costs — concerns that are compounded by recent reports showing 74% of local businesses feeling pressure from higher fuel prices.

Three Sixty Real Estate held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Badger West Residences near UW-La Crosse and Western Technical College today + the new apartment complex includes 48 flexible studio apartments that are already fully occupied.