Good morning, La Crosse.

The Salvation Army of La Crosse County hosted an Angel Giving Tree gift distribution at its warehouse on Thursday, where hundreds of families picked up donated presents and food items, including 18 cases of cranberries from Tomah’s Habelman Brothers who provided extra supply through mid-December.

Students from La Crosse, Viroqua, Arcadia, and Holmen have crafted handmade holiday cards for seniors at local care centers, with Rivertown Dental coordinating deliveries through Dec.

22. The initiative aims to foster meaningful connections & spread holiday cheer among elderly residents.

Bubba’s Fund provided AED machines to licensed childcare centers in La Crosse on Wednesday, making it the first U.S. city to outfit all centers with lifesaving defibrillators & honoring Charlie 'Bubba' Weber, whose infant passing inspired the project.

Geronimo Hospitality Group acquired The Charmant Hotel on Thursday from the Weber Group, which had owned the historic property since 2012.

The new owners plan to upgrade guest experience with refreshed culinary offerings to honor its legacy in La Crosse.

HY-Vee hosted Foodie Friday in La Crosse on Dec.

19, offering healthy, delicious holiday gifts — a festive selection of seasonal foods that brought cheer to local shoppers.

West Salem High School students launch their annual Giving Tree campaign — an 11-year effort to aid district families during the holiday season — as the National Honor Society gathers gift card requests for community purchase and return to the school.

The Bangor School District received a CNC router donation from First National Bank (estimated at $10,000) to help students turn computer designs into real projects today, offering hands-on programming practice for future careers.

On Thursday, the House passed the Pet and Livestock Protection Act with a 211 — 204 vote.

The bipartisan bill, sponsored by Rep. Tiffany, removes endangered status for gray wolves—now over 4,000—to enable state management and assist cattle producers as it moves to the Senate.

Quenten Brown LIVE at Boot Hill Pub

7-10 p.m. — Boot Hill Pub — Enjoy great food and drinks while listening to local musician Quenten Brown's three-hour non-stop performance.