Good morning, La Crosse.

Today, golfers gathered at Forest Hills at 10 a.m. for the annual Golf Fore Kids’ Sake fundraiser to support Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs — an event featuring on-course games, raffles and awards.

Onalaska Fire and Police responded to a garage fire Wednesday evening after a lawnmower stored in a detached garage sparked the blaze, and firefighters quickly contained the fire with no injuries reported.

The 44th annual Turned Leaf Festival will offer a substance-free, family-friendly celebration in La Crosse soon.

Locals can enjoy planned activities from community vendors at the event.

A press release announced the Oktoberfest Ladies Day Luncheon, a local event celebrating women as part of the Oktoberfest festivities.

Additional details on the schedule and location are expected to be provided soon.

Organizers will soon announce the new 2026 Festmaster and Frau for the local festival.

Information (including role details and event dates) will follow once confirmed.

A new Oktoberfest Festmaster and Frau were named for the city’s annual fall celebration.

The announcement came yesterday (Sept. 23) and will highlight local culture as the festival nears.

Final preparations are underway for Oktoberfest 2026, which begins today as event organizers add a new Bloody Mary Bar+ offering a fresh option for festival-goers.

Central and Logan football players hosted Literacy Under the Lights at Swanson Field on Wednesday night, where La Crosse elementary students picked books and read with current players - the event was supported by a Gold Star Grant to boost reading and community ties.

The Wisconsin DOJ urges residents to check if they qualify for compensation over high generic drug prices — claims cover purchases made between May 2009 and Dec.

2019. Call or visit the AG Generic Drugs Settlement website for details.

State health officials confirmed a new measles case in Chippewa County today, noting 171 cases this year — 170 in unvaccinated individuals and five hospitalizations with no deaths — and stated that there have been no public exposures while La Crosse remains unaffected.

On Tuesday, the Chad Erickson Memorial Thunder Ride raised $81K for juvenile diabetes programs by donating a check to the Gundersen Medical Foundation at Rod’s Ride On Powersports.

About 175 riders participated on July 25 to help families cover diabetes care costs (including medications and transportation).