Good morning, La Crosse.

Mid-West Family will host a 24-hour Radiothon on Oct.

8-9 at the Emplify Health by Gundersen Clinic lobby to aid families served by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals — listeners can tune in on Z93, 95.7 The Rock, and KQ98 as donations are accepted online and via text.

La Crosse launches Week Without Driving from Oct.

1–8 to highlight non-drivers’ challenges in a car-centric community — local organizations host bike rides, bus trips and walk audits to encourage alternative transit options.

Community members gathered Thursday to honor the legacy of St. Francis Hospital as its historic building is set for demolition early next year.

The hospital, western Wisconsin’s first, began serving patients on New Year’s Eve 1883 and laid the foundation for a lasting health care tradition.

Actor Dan Davies previews behind-the-scenes stories of The Giant Spider Invasion and will join 89-year-old director Bill Rebane at Rivoli Theatre today at 7 p.m. for a 50th-anniversary screening and Q&A that highlights local film history and Wisconsin beers (Old Style and PBR).

Gas and diesel prices remain high today at local stations, leaving drivers paying more for fuel.

Recent reports show no significant change in pricing as fluctuations continue.

At Wednesday’s forum, Chancellor Dr. James Beeby said UW-La Crosse achieved its highest student retention rate in 20 years as fall enrollment exceeded 10,000, leaving no dorms available.

Beeby added that 9 percent of students come from La Crosse County — 27 percent of graduates remain locally.

La Crosse Public Schools unveiled its new branding on Sept.

27 after a unanimous board vote; the logo shows local bluffs, three rivers, and a graduation cap, and it includes the slogan (Grow here, Go Anywhere).

The city warns residents & businesses that scammers are sending emails posing as city officials, and they stress that official correspondence always ends with @cityoflacrosse.org so recipients should not reply, click links, or share personal or financial information.

La Crosse Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month at City Hall on Thursday + unveiled the Clothesline Project where survivors can decorate t-shirts to share their stories.

Washington-Spivey will issue a proclamation recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month, underscoring the city's commitment to community support.

Adults 50 and older can now get the new mRNA flu vaccine at local pharmacies, as state health officials report it appears more effective than traditional shots.

The statewide order removes the need for a prescription — call local pharmacies to confirm availability.

Police officers, volunteers, and local organizations responded today to a rat infestation at a childhood home in Blair by clearing vegetation + setting traps and poison to stop pests from spreading to nearby homes.

Neighbors helped, and officials plan further yard inspections.