Good morning, La Crosse.

The 21st annual Steppin’ Out in Pink event will take place tomorrow at Riverside Park when vendors and food trucks open at 7 a.m., followed by a Survivor Walk at 8:30 a.m. and a 2.5-mile downtown walk at 9 a.m. to support breast cancer research and patient care.

Western Wisconsin communities mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 today with memorial events.

In La Crosse, City Hall hosts a ceremony at 7:40 a.m. while other events take place at Tomah VA Medical Center, Cadott’s Wisconsin Veterans Tribute, and along Stanley’s flag run route.

On Sep. 10, Arcadia’s Memorial Park honored lives lost on 9/11 with a display featuring a preserved twisted steel beam (originally from New York) ahead of the 25th anniversary; community members gathered to reflect on the event as a local tribute to shared history.

The Women’s Fund of Greater La Crosse hosted its annual fall luncheon Thursday afternoon featuring keynote Amy Downs, an Oklahoma City bombing survivor who recounted her journey of resilience plus her completion of a triathlon and earning a master’s degree after the 1995 bombing.

Downs urged local community members to live with purpose and intention.

The La Crosse Storytelling Festival returns for its 24th year today at the Pump House Regional Arts Center and tomorrow.

Tickets cost $20 per day or $15 per workshop and showcase performances by Susan O'Halloran, Stuart Stotts, Eddie Allen, Michael Scott + the Bluff Country Tale Spinners.

Lincoln Middle School hosts its final tour for former staff, students, and families on Wednesday, Sept.

16 from 6-8 p.m. at 510 9th Street South — the building will be turned over to developers for conversion into affordable housing while preserving its historic character.

At a Tuesday meeting, the La Crosse Library Board cut five full-time positions, saving $443,000 and reducing next year's staff to 44.

Director Dawn Wacek said the changes were made to avoid canceling book purchases for a full year.

State lawmakers in La Crosse urged local homeowners to review rebate programs for energy upgrades after discussing efficiency initiatives yesterday, and they advised residents to check eligibility guidelines (full details available in official announcements).

Gov. Tony Evers ordered US and state flags to fly half-staff today to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept.

11 attacks and declared a Day of Service and Remembrance to honor nearly 3,000 victims (and first responders).

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed the state's first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in La Crosse—a rare virus spread through mosquito bites that does not pass from person to person.

Residents are urged to avoid mosquito exposure & seek care if they develop symptoms such as headache, fever, or chills.