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La Crosse
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On October 13, 2025, Altra employees gave back by volunteering with local organizations—helping support vital community projects. News8000
- ➤ A GoFundMe campaign was launched on Oct 13 to help a local children's librarian who has long served young readers in La Crosse. The fundraiser seeks community donations to support the library's needed resources. News8000
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A GoFundMe campaign is raising money for the family of La Crosse librarian Medora Nelson-Ferris, who died on October 8 from injuries in a hit-and-run crash on September 26 at King Street and 16th Street South when 18-year-old David Resto was charged for failing to stop at a sign—community members now honor her memory with a memorial at the site while the library sets a program for October 20 to help children process their grief. News8000
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is hosting an Indigenous People’s Day celebration to honor Native American heritage—details on the schedule and activities will be shared as the event unfolds. News8000
- ➤ Ho-Chunk Nation president Jon Greendeer opened Indigenous People's Day in La Crosse today — he delivered a speech stressing language, education, and progress. La Crosse Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Passenger numbers through La Crosse airport have grown ahead of last year’s pace with over 33,000 travelers in the first nine months compared to about 29,000 during the same period. However — May recorded over 4,400 passengers, the highest monthly total since Delta ended regular service two years ago, while September saw a 4% drop to 3,600, ending a streak of four consecutive months with more than 4,000 travelers. WIZM
- ➤ Xcel Energy said Wisconsin residential customers will see a 15% rise in their monthly natural gas bills from $112.08 to $128.72 compared to last winter—8% of the increase comes from higher natural gas costs and 7% comes from growing infrastructure expenses, and customers can access rebates and energy-assistance programs for help. WEAU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials in La Crosse began flushing fire hydrants on October 13 to check water quality — the process is part of a routine maintenance program by the local water department. News8000
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The Texas Tenors Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Viterbo University Fine Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable evening of country, pop, and classical music with The Texas Tenors.
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Tales of The Creepy and Scary
7-9 p.m. — Pump House Regional Arts Center — $15-$20 — Experience spine-chilling storytelling with mysterious tales that will send shivers down your spine.
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