Caden Perry

La Crosse

General Assignment Reporter at La Crosse Tribune

Reporter for the La Crosse Tribune @lacrossetribune. Signal: cadenperry.33 Portland transplant. 300+ VHS tapes. Avid fan of chicken parm. Previously @opb

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'More than a Meal' event

3 weeks ago | lacrossetribune.com | Caden Perry

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DNR seeks tips for Tank Creek Bridge fire investigation

3 weeks ago | lacrossetribune.com | Caden Perry

The Wisconsin DNR needs help from the public to track down the cause of a fire on Tank Creek Bridge on May 15. The bridge was completely destroyed by the overnight fire and left the Great River State Trail between Onalaska and Trempealeau severed with no reroute possible. People with information that could find the source of the fire are asked to visit the DNR's confidential online hotline at dnr.wisconsin.gov/contact/Hotline.html or contacting 1-800-847-9367 via call or text.
Stormwater rate hike proposal faces resistance in La Crosse

3 weeks ago | lacrossetribune.com | Caden Perry

A proposal to increase the La Crosse’s stormwater utility rate by more than double the current cost met diffidence from committee members Thursday night. Under the proposal, the stormwater utility tax rate will rise from $53.92 to $118.94 annually effective July 1. After that, further increases would push the annual rate to $158.14 by 2029.
La Crosse Public Library appoints Dawn Wacek as new director

3 weeks ago | lacrossetribune.com | Caden Perry

The La Crosse Public Library has a new director just two weeks after the retiring director left the position. La Crosse Public Library Board of Trustees appointed Dawn Wacek as the new director for the library system, effective immediately. Wacek has served as deputy director for La Crosse libraries since 2021 as part of a 21-year long career in public libraries. It won't be her first time serving as director either: Wacek served as Rice Lake Public Library's director from 2010-2015.
DOT revises Highway 35 plan to minimize Trempealeau closures

4 weeks ago | lacrossetribune.com | Caden Perry

Businesses and residents in Trempealeau got some relief in ongoing accessibility concerns impacting their village. The Wisconsin DOT announced Thursday that construction on Highway 35 will not require full road closures or extended detours around the village. This past winter, Trempealeau residents voiced concerns with the DOT’s original plan to completely close Highway 35 entrances to the village for construction.
New cannabis businesses get pre-approval in La Crescent

4 weeks ago | winonadailynews.com | Caden Perry

Two new cannabis stores have been pre-approved to set up shop in La Crescent. The city council approved two conditional cannabis licenses Tuesday under the premise each applicant completes their building developments and finishes the state cannabis license process. Do Be Kind and High Hopes Ventures LLC are both in the middle of creating their respective spaces in town.
La Crosse's 'rain tax' could double this year, triple by 2029

4 weeks ago | lacrossetribune.com | Caden Perry

Stormwater utility rates could more than double next month for La Crosse residents, with additional increases proposed each of the next four years. The charge, sometimes referred to as a “rain tax,” has remained the same for residents since it was created in 2011. In return, the city manages public storm drain systems, street sweeping, flood reduction projects and more. In La Crosse, each single-family, duplex and triplex home is automatically assigned an Equivalent Runoff Unit value of one.
Pettibone Beach rentals open for the season, cards now accepted

4 weeks ago | lacrossetribune.com | Caden Perry

If you needed another sign that summer has come to La Crosse, equipment rentals are available at Pettibone Beach starting Thursday. Kayaks, paddleboards, canoes and tandem kayaks are all open for rental through the La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department. For the first time, credit and debit cards will be accepted to rent equipment. In the past, Pettibone rentals were cash only.
New cannabis businesses get pre-approval in La Crescent

1 month ago | lacrossetribune.com | Caden Perry

Two new cannabis stores have been pre-approved to set up shop in La Crescent. The city council approved two conditional cannabis licenses Tuesday under the premise each applicant completes their building developments and finishes the state cannabis license process. Do Be Kind and High Hopes Ventures LLC are both in the middle of creating their respective spaces in town.
High Hopes future site

1 month ago | lacrossetribune.com | Caden Perry

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