Good morning, La Crosse.

The Bluff Country Tale Spinners will host Tales of the Creepy and Scary at the Pump House Regional Arts Center on Saturday, Oct.

18, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and tickets at $20 including treats, beverages + raffle baskets for teens and adults.

City and state leaders, including Gov Tony Evers, gathered at Myrick Park on Monday for Indigenous People’s Day while students and residents played lacrosse and other native games (the celebration featured Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey pronouncing the native name for lacrosse).

Local restaurateurs+chefs reintroduced La Crosse Soup on Oct.

13, delighting community members with its classic recipe. Additional details on serving locations and times are expected to be announced soon.

The La Crosse School District is seeking public input on the future of Hintgen, Spence, and Emerson schools, which will close at the end of the 2026-27 school year.

A public hearing is set for Oct. 28 (at Spence Elementary) for residents to share their views.

On Tuesday, Oct. 13, wild sea lions blocked the road near Harbor Bridge, causing delays as experts relocated the animals — clearing the roadway for commuters.

Open enrollment for Medicare begins today as Strive Medicare founder Rick Teska advises residents to compare plans and watch for offers that seem too good to be true.

Teska and his team are ready to help those seeking assistance with qualifying for low-income programs.