Good morning, La Crosse.

A World War II veteran celebrated his 100th birthday today on his favorite fair ride at a local fair.

The milestone event highlighted a life marked by decades of service and community spirit.

Holmen Area Community Center will return its Family Fun Night series each Tuesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. this fall, inviting local families to enjoy fun activities.

Rudy’s Drive-In in Sparta closed its location at 514 South Water Street after the 2026 season and the property is now available for sale—without transferring the brand name.

The La Crosse spot remains open with a Cruise Night held on Sept. 1 and another to be hosted on Sept. 8.

Holmen High School’s marching band has launched a fundraising campaign to raise $105,000 for 155 new uniforms — community donations and sponsorships are welcomed until Oct.

12 to boost student pride.

Heavy traffic is expected today around UW-La Crosse as about 3,000 students start their move-in over five days.

Several streets, including Badger, La Crosse, Oakland, Pine, Vine, West Avenue, and Campbell Road, are closed to ease congestion for vehicles and pedestrians.

The Winding Rivers Library System has partnered with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program — providing free books for children from birth to age 5 across seven counties.

The expansion will offer local families early literacy opportunities.

La Crosse Police today are educating riders and parents about e-bike and e-scooter laws — covering where riders can go and safety gear requirements — to reduce risks associated with high-speed electric devices.

On Monday, the City Plan Commission declared the old Girl Scout headquarters surplus and ended its 99-year lease to allow a $1 buyback on Quarry Road (after 40 years occupancy).

It will be reviewed by Finance & Personnel Committee on Thursday (with a council vote expected next week).

Dunn County officials asked the FCC to reassign its TV market to La Crosse-Eau Claire instead of the Twin Cities & said the change will help deliver more local news, school updates, and weather alerts to residents.

State health officials said measles cases are rising in three counties with 102 confirmed and 6 probable cases as of Sept.

1; 60 percent of cases are in children under 17 and nearly all were unvaccinated (Iowa - 55 cases, Lafayette - 44, Grant - 9).

Local health officials reported that overdose deaths dropped as Narcan helped reverse overdoses in emergency situations.

They note that increased access to the drug is saving lives in our community.

Crews are restoring a historic brick building downtown as part of the Elevate Downtown Façade Improvement Grant Program; the 30,000 dollar project will repair water damage and update mismatched repairs, with work to be completed later this month.