Good Day
La Crosse
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Oct 1, community volunteers met on Downtown Main Street for Higher Standards Community Clean-Up Day to clear litter and improve public spaces—organizers reported that the event made a positive impact on the neighborhood. News8000
- ➤ Great Rivers United Way announced Wednesday that six local nonprofits received $266,716 from the Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund — part of a statewide $2 million effort to support groups meeting strict financial and governance standards. News8000
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire damaged Brookview Mobile Home Park in Shelby on Oct 1. News8000
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Viterbo University planted a sapling of the Children's Tree to honor Professor Darryle Clott’s two decades teaching about the Holocaust. The tree, which was originally planted at Theresienstadt during World War II, serves as a unique tribute linking past courage to today's education. News8000
- ➤ UWL Chancellor James Beeby spent the past six to seven months gathering input from 500 community members—students, faculty, staff, and alumni—to shape a draft five-year strategic plan for UW-La Crosse. He said the plan will focus on improving community engagement, resource efficiency, and curriculum innovation and will be revised further before finalization by the end of the semester. WIZM
- ➤ Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman visited Central High School Tuesday—urging students to apply now for the free FAFSA application process for 2026—and local officials and high school counselors said families can get help at an event at Onalaska High starting at 6 p.m. Thursday. This effort aims to ensure more students take advantage of federal aid for college. WIZM
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A player matched all six numbers Monday in the SuperCash drawing to win the $350,000 prize when the ticket was sold at Kwik Trip on 1333 Rose in La Crosse—lottery officials confirmed the winning numbers as 3-6-11-28-32-33. La Crosse Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A working group held its first public meeting at the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center on Tuesday and discussed a proposal to add a City Administrator position that could cost $250,000 a year—with an extra $100,000 if an assistant is hired. Six more meetings are scheduled for early October at various locations to gather public input before the city council votes in February. WIZM
- ➤ Senator Tammy Baldwin called on lawmakers to keep tax credits in the ACA to protect working families from losing coverage and facing steep premium hikes—she noted that four million people would lose coverage and 22 million would see a 75% increase in premiums if the credits ended. La Crosse resident Kate Bausch said her family would face several hundred dollars more in monthly costs if the credits were not preserved. WIZM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The annual Steppin' Out in Pink fundraiser raised $510,000 last month for Gundersen Medical Foundation’s breast cancer research and patient care programs—bringing the event’s total impact over 20 years to $8.2 million. Organizers say the strong community support shows a firm commitment to fighting breast cancer. News8000
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TLW Fall Convention & Trade Show
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. — La Crosse Center — Check Official Website — A gathering for industry professionals featuring keynote speakers and an expansive trade show floor.
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6th Annual Drive the Road to Recovery
Join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiring stories, delicious food, and performance by the ATCWW choir. Every dollar we raise goes directly to the care of women who are struggling with addiction. We hope to see you there!
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6th Annual Drive the Road to Recovery
Join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiring stories, delicious food, and performance by the ATCWW choir. Every dollar we raise goes directly to the care of women who are struggling with addiction. We hope to see you there!
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Lend Me a Tenor
7:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. — La Crosse Community Theatre — Check event page for pricing — Experience a madcap comedy featuring mistaken identities and operatic chaos.
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Football Match: Wisconsin-La Crosse Eagles vs. UW-Eau Claire Blugolds
11:30 AM – 9:00 PM — Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex — Ticket prices vary — Catch the football action as UW-La Crosse takes on UW-Eau Claire live.
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