Good morning, La Crosse.

La Crosse’s Economic and Community Development Commission approved the Northside Neighborhood Center group's plan to convert the former library into a multi-use space with a reading room, tech access, art display, and history area — the full city council will consider purchasing the building next month.

Karuna (a local nonprofit helping chronically unsheltered people) announced it will wind down its services after a financial crisis worsened its ambitious expansion plan, a move that may affect long-term housing support for vulnerable residents in La Crosse.

Former Packers players hosted a game-show style fundraiser Friday night in Galesville to support youth through the Gilbert Brown Foundation.

The event featured over 90 prizes — from tickets to vacations — and will be followed by a free training camp Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On Thursday, Aug. 27 at 2:11 p.m., a fire alarm went off in a third-floor apartment near River Point District, prompting firefighters to arrive in 3 minutes, rescue four cats and put out the fire with no injuries reported, though the apartment suffered moderate damage.

CJ's Cut Inn in Mindoro is closed until further notice after a fire damaged the restaurant on Wednesday + owners praised first responders and said they plan to reopen soon, starting with Bloody Mary's for the parade.

This year’s Oktoberfest Carnival will move from Copeland Park to Veterans Freedom Park due to construction.

Events are set for Thursday, Sept. 24 and Friday, Sept. 25 (5 – 9 p.m.) and Saturday, Sept. 26 (12 – 9 p.m.), with rides and activities relocated accordingly.

Following Dolly Parton's passing, the La Crosse Library will launch the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program on Jan.

4 to send a free monthly book to children from birth to five across La Crosse, Trempealeau, Buffalo, Monroe, Jackson, Juneau & Vernon counties, supported by local funding to boost early literacy.

GOP leader Ryan Huebsch appeared on WIZM's Rick Solem Show this week to explain how data centers and the Double T strategy by Tom Tiffany may affect the governor’s race — noting that early attack ads may have inadvertently boosted his opponent.

Hy-Vee's dietitian offers healthy back-to-school snack ideas for local families, sharing easy recipes and nutrition tips.

Parents can check her advice online for a quick meal plan (available all week).

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has confirmed nearly 100 measles cases in Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties as students return to school this week (cases increased from 42 to 92 over several days).

Health officials urge anyone over age 6 to get vaccinated to prevent further spread.

The national qualifier bonspiel is underway today in Onalaska as regional teams vie for a spot at the nationals.