Good morning, La Crosse.

The 21st annual Steppin’ Out in Pink returns to La Crosse this Saturday, Sept.

12, at Riverside Park. Community members can join the celebration for a local show of support.

The 35th Freedom Honor Flight from La Crosse took place Monday and carried 101 veterans to Washington, with two sets of three brothers among the flyers (one serving in the Navy and one in the Army) who looked forward to visiting memorials.

Veterans returned Monday evening for a welcome back ceremony at Colgan Air Hangar 4.

Western Technical College welcomed students back Tuesday with its sixth annual indoor Resource Block Party, where students accessed campus and community resources for the school year.

Rainy weather prompted organizers to move the event inside to keep the experience warm and supportive.

UWL students returned to campus on a rainy day as Cowley Hall was demolished to make room for the second phase of the Prairie Springs Science Center.

Campus walking routes have changed, and students are adjusting to the new layout.

The Lake Onalaska Rehabilitation Committee is working with state & federal groups to dredge sediment from Lake Onalaska and improve its navigability and water quality, with additional projects planned.

The Wisconsin DNR has shared updated safety reminders and season details ahead of the archery and crossbow deer hunting season, which begins Saturday and runs through Jan.

3. Interim Deer Specialist Derek Johnson said mild winter conditions and strong spring reproduction should yield a robust deer population.

The La Crosse Public Library will cut five full-time positions for 2027 due to a $443,000 budget reduction (staffing accounts for 83% of operating costs); remaining employees will take on extra duties and service delivery may slow as operating hours are reviewed.

Earl Dotson will speak at a suicide prevention awareness event + hosted by the La Crosse Area Suicide Prevention Initiative at The Nature Place in Myrick Park on Thursday, Sept.

17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.