🌱 What we know about the teen sought in La Crosse homicide.
La Crosse, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings La Crosse! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What we know about the teen sought in La Crosse homicide.
- City leaders respond after fatal shooting of La Crosse teenager
- What’s next for La Crosse’s historic St. Francis Hospital building?
Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 42.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Teen wanted for homicide charge in fatal La Crosse shooting (lacrossetribune.com) — La Crosse police are seeking a teen suspect in connection with a fatal shooting on the city’s South Side that left a Central High School student dead. The case has prompted multiple crime updates, with authorities asking residents to stay alert as they continue investigating and searching for the person believed to be responsible. 
• Mayor, Police Chief issue statement on shooting (wizmnews.com) — La Crosse’s mayor and police chief are urging unity and condemning gun violence after a 15-year-old was fatally shot Thursday in the city. They stressed that La Crosse remains a caring community and said officers are working tirelessly to keep residents safe. The statement also points families toward La Crosse County resources for anyone struggling with grief after the tragedy.
• Mayo Clinic Health System honors legacy of St. Francis Hospital in La Crosse (weau.com) — Mayo Clinic Health System is honoring the long legacy of St. Francis Hospital in La Crosse as it prepares to decommission the historic building that first opened in 1883. Community members and Franciscan Sisters gathered to reflect on generations of care provided there and how that spirit will continue even as services shift to Mayo’s newer La Crosse hospital.
📸 Around La Crosse
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★ Featured events ★
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75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
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Sunday Market →
Cameron Park Farmers Market, 400 King St, La Crosse -
Friends Monday Book Sale →
Main Library, 800 Main Street, La Crosse
9:00 am -
Chair Fitness →
Main Library, 800 Main Street, La Crosse
9:00 am -
Parent Connection in La Crosse →
The Parenting Place, 1500 Green Bay Street, La Crosse
9:30 am -
Monday Mornings at Main →
Main Library, 800 Main Street, La Crosse
10:00 am -
Maker Monday →
Main Library, 800 Main Street, La Crosse
3:30 pm -
Game Lounge: Spooky Edition →
Main Library, 800 Main Street, La Crosse
6:00 pm -
Chicāhuac Exhibit in La Crosse →
La Crosse Public Library, 800 Main Street, La Crosse
8:00 am -
La Crosse County Veteran Services →
Main Library, 800 Main Street, La Crosse
9:00 am -
Play Group at Northside Elementary School →
Northside Elementary School, 1611 Kane Street, La Crosse
10:30 am -
Teen Advisory Council →
Main Library, 800 Main Street, La Crosse
4:30 pm -
Committee of the Whole Meeting →
Main Library, 800 Main Street, La Crosse
5:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Public Notice - ECDC
ECDC October 8, 2026 12:00 pm Copper Rocks Groundbreaking Public Notice - October 8 (Nextdoor Lower Northside and Depot) - Just had coffee and sweet roll at Opus.
Very tasty, pleasant staff, great simple decor. Well worth your visit. They serve a light breakfast and lunch, so I will be returning. Also purchased… (Nextdoor Weigent-Hogan)
- Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part-Time in La Crosse. Apply here.
- American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for AE - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time) in La Crosse. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Crosse here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Ok La Crosse! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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