Members of La Crosse's homeless population moved back to Houska Park after the city’s agreement with the EconoLodge expired. As of Monday, there are more than 70 tents in the park.
The La Crosse board of commissioners approved Houska Park as an official location for the homeless in the community Thursday night. Houska Park was used for the homeless as just a temporary location over the summer to get them out of Cameron Park.
Tents are popping up in La Crosse’s Houska Park because of the city’s homeless population. La Crosse leaders say as many as 50 tents are down there at one time.
There is a new place for seniors to gather and connect. A collaboration of three La Crosse organizations helped build a new space for seniors inside the old La Crosse Footwear building on St. Andrew Street.
The Hiawatha statue has been a subject of debate for decades in La Crosse. Many believe it magnifies the racial stereotypes of Native Americans.
Seniors may soon have a new place to gather for activities and conversation. The La Crosse Parks in Rec department is trying to create a new coalition and central location for seniors to use.
A group of La Crosse neighbors is raising concerns over safety on a planned city bike trail project.
A pet friendly outdoor event is coming to La Crosse's marsh trails.
