Good morning, La Crosse.

Riverside Park hosted the Great River Folk Festival this weekend as it celebrated 50 years of music.

The event featured bandshell performances, a history tent, and an arts and crafts area that attracted a mix of ages despite Saturday's rain — a tribute to the festival's evolution.

Street sealing work begins today on several roads as temporary orange no parking signs go up, and the project is set to finish by Sept.

4 (weather permitting).

International police officers are learning local policing methods in Lake Hallie as part of an annual exchange program.

The six officers from Germany and Spain will join ride-alongs and facility tours — including the Stanley Correctional Facility — to understand cultural nuances in law enforcement.

Today, the La Crosse Water Utility begins a semi-annual water flushing program from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday for eight weeks to remove mineral deposits and improve water quality (residents may see lower water pressure and discoloration) and are urged to check the live map for updates.

Today, News 8 Chief Photographer Chuck Oedsma visited Pettibone beach to capture local residents enjoying summer’s last moments before it fades + marking one final hurrah as the season winds down.

Former Packers players coached over 200 young athletes at a free football camp in Galesville on Aug.

30 (yesterday), offering drills and insights for future football stars.