Good morning, La Crosse.

Rotary Lights in La Crosse will offer a $3,000 scholarship for an electrician apprenticeship program during the Riverside Park holiday lights display, which opens the day after Thanksgiving and runs until New Year’s Eve — featuring four historic stars saved from St. Francis Hospital.

Local groups are asking residents for donations to help prepare for winter as the colder season nears.

Drop-off locations and detailed guidelines are provided by each group — check local announcements for more details.

Officials opened the 1.3 mile Goose Island Connector Trail Thursday morning to provide a safer route for biking and walking between Goose Island Park and La Crosse; the federally funded trail connects to 26.3 miles north to Holmen and will add a nature overlook next year.

Firefighters from multiple agencies responded to a dairy barn fire at New City Dairy near Independence Friday afternoon, where high-wind conditions complicated efforts and crews used an excavator to remove the metal roof.

La Crosse Community Theatre cut the ribbon on its new LEAP Center on Thursday after converting a Cass Street church (bought two years ago) into a space for rehearsals, classes, and performances.

Officials plan to raise $2 million for upgrades and expanded programming.

A local master cheesemaker preserved traditional techniques to keep Wisconsin's cheese craft alive — his effort shows a commitment to upholding a rich culinary heritage.

A report from yesterday detailed his work to safeguard these time-honored methods.

A new report shows Wisconsin’s biohealth industry has generated over $38 billion in total economic impact — reflecting rapid growth.

The data signals robust business activity that may drive further investment across the state.

The DNR said the 2026 pheasant hunting season begins at 9 a.m. today and runs until Jan.

3, with a daily bag limit of one rooster over the opening weekend and two per day after Monday as 65,000 pheasants will be stocked statewide.

Lieutenant governor candidate Sarah Godlewski met with local leaders today at Pearl Street Books to discuss artificial intelligence concerns affecting children and seniors — lawmakers also joined the discussion as she called for stronger data protection against large corporations.

JJ Singer has waited 13 years for the Brewers to reach the World Series.

The longtime fan, who works as a pharmacist (at Gunderson), shared the joy with his daughter as Game 1 is set for Oct. 23 in Milwaukee.