Good morning, La Crosse.

La Crosse’s Pathways Home initiative — which housed 200 unhoused people over the past year — marked a major step in addressing local homelessness.

Locals supported sick children at La Crosse Ace Hardware’s fourth annual golf outing Friday—raising funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

The event offered lunch and a silent auction to help families manage medical costs.

The Hungry Peddler reopened its doors after summer renovations that updated bathrooms—new tables, chairs, and carpeting—and added menu items like a French onion burger and soup flights.

The restaurant now runs on temporary hours and closes at 9 p.m.

During a Friday court hearing, 29-year-old Diontae Booth—accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend in May—had his trial postponed as his bond was changed from a $1,000,000 cash bond to a $500,000 signature bond and a scheduling conference was set for September 11th.

Governor Tony Evers visited Hamilton Elementary on Thursday morning to join an outdoor field trip to Hickory Trail in Lower Hixon Forest—where he highlighted nearly $1.4 billion in new K-12 education funding and special education support.

The visit aimed to show how learning outside the classroom can help students get exercise and learn in new ways.

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse planetarium will close in December after a 57-year run of teaching astronomy—its last fall semester comes before Cowley Hall is demolished for the Prairie Spring Science Center.

Bob Allen, who has led the facility for 50 years, said the programming will continue at Central High School for local residents.

La Crosse filed a lawsuit against REV Group, Oshkosh, and Rosenbauer alleging they conspired to double fire truck prices from $500K for a basic truck to over $2M for a ladder truck—officials said the companies controlled 70-80% of the market which forces costly purchases for fire departments.

Wisconsin lawmakers introduced the bipartisan 'Go Pack Go Act' on Thursday to let all residents watch Packers games; the measure will require cable and satellite providers to offer channels from in-state stations—benefiting over 415000 people in 13 counties.

Governor Tony Evers said he supports the plan as it fights coverage of Vikings and Lions games when schedules clash.

Elvis Explosion Gospel Show

10:00-11:30 a.m. — La Crosse Center — Ticket sales available — Experience an uplifting Elvis-themed gospel performance.

Social Security and Retirement Planning

7:00 p.m. — Lunda Center - Western Technical College — Free entry — Discover strategies for maximizing your Social Security benefits and retirement income.

Raise Your Glass 2025

6-9 p.m. — La Crosse Distilling Co. — Fundraiser — Taste a variety of beverages while supporting the Great Rivers United Way.

Whose Live Anyway?

7:30-9 p.m. — Viterbo University Fine Arts Center — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs with world-renowned improv artists performing comedic acrobatics.

Coulee Rock Club Rock Swap

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. — Onalaska Omni Center — Free entry — Explore a vibrant rock swap with the whole family.

Wisconsin-La Crosse vs. Wayne State Warriors Football

1-5 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex — Tickets required — Enjoy an intense college football matchup between the Eagles and the Warriors.

40th Anniversary Celebration

4:30-7:00 p.m. — Franciscan Spirituality Center — Free entry — Celebrate four decades of community service and spirituality at this joyous anniversary event.

64th Oktoberfest USA

12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Oktoberfest Grounds — Admission varies — Celebrate the longest-running Oktoberfest in the Midwest with parades, local food, and live music.

Herb Mocktail Happy Hour

4-5 p.m. — Art House La Crosse — $45 — Explore herbal flavors while crafting seasonal mocktails using fresh ingredients.

Oktoberfest Race Weekend - Day 1

3 PM — La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway — Access included with subscription — Experience an exciting day of racing events featuring multiple tours and series.