Load Up Your Plate At These 9 Unbeatable Buffet Restaurants In Wisconsin

Want to load up your plate at the most unbeatable buffet restaurants in Wisconsin?. These 9 buffet restaurants deliver incredible food and variety that keeps everyone at the table happy!. 1. North Country Steak Buffet (La Crosse) North Country Steak Buffet in La Crosse is the kind of discovery that...

Untagged cattle seen roaming in Wisconsin, officials searching for owner

(WFRV) – The search is on for the owner of some untagged cattle that have been spotted in western Wisconsin. According to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, the cattle photographed below have been seen roaming through the properties of several neighbors near County Highway W and the Richland County border. All attempts by surrounding landowners […]

Forget Everything You Know About Pie Until You’ve Visited This Beloved Wisconsin Restaurant

There are moments in life that divide your experience into before and after. Meeting the right person. Seeing a truly great piece of music performed live. Eating a slice of pie at the Norske Nook Bakery and Restaurant in Osseo, Wisconsin. That last one might sound like an exaggeration, but...

Pack Your Bags And Head To The Impossibly Clear Lake Hidden In Wisconsin’s Stunning Landscape

Somewhere between your daily commute and your ongoing relationship with your couch, there is a lake in Wisconsin that looks like it was designed by someone who had never heard the word “ordinary.”. Wazee Lake in Brockway is that lake, and if you haven’t been there yet, you’ve been...

Media Membrane Video Vault opens inside Rivoli Arts Building

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Streaming may have changed the way we watch movies, but for some, there’s still nothing like holding a film in your hands. Now, two local cinema lovers are bringing that feeling back with the opening of the Media Membrane Video Vault, a new video rental space dedicated to the world […]

Onalaska unveils new sculptures at inaugural art festival

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ORA Trails celebrates grand opening of parking lot, entrance

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Stirring up something new: The Union Sips opens in the Student Union

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Student Union has undergone several changes over the past few years. From the addition of Sushi Do to the rebranding of Sono’s as Copperhead Jack’s, it’s no secret the university has been working to appeal to students. Now, the Student Union has opened a nearly student-run shop offering dirty sodas and energy drinks, along with ice cream from the iconic Pearl Ice Cream Parlor.

Blair takes action on rat infestation spreading through neighborhood

BLAIR, Wis. (WKBT) — The city of Blair is taking aggressive action to address a rat infestation that started at one home and has spread to surrounding properties, prompting concerns from residents and local businesses. The infestation has grown so severe that rats have migrated from the original property...

Community members help with aging playground

VIROQUA, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – A local community is replacing its aging playground with a modern, inclusive play space, and many community members are coming out to help. First News at Nine’s Dashal Mentzel shares more. Construction is underway for a new playground at Eckhart Park in Viroqua. “We’ve got two shifts every day with about […]

This Small-Town Minnesota Owl Museum Is So Well Hidden That Even Locals Don’t Know About It

If you told someone from Minneapolis that one of the most fascinating wildlife education centers in the entire country was sitting in a small town in southeastern Minnesota, they’d probably nod politely and then immediately forget you said it. That would be a mistake, because the International Owl Center...

Two downtown La Crosse bars begin suspensions for serving to underage customers

With Oktoberfest done, two bars in downtown La Crosse will now close for more than a week, under orders handed out by city hall Sept. 10. Bennett O’Riley’s and Del’s Bar begin 10-day suspensions Monday, after illegally serving minors. The suspensions were delayed until after the Oktoberfest,...

Onalaska’s Laufenberg Uses Home-Water Knowledge to Win Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Mississippi River-Prairie du Chien

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. (Sept. 28, 2026) – Boater Cade Laufenberg of Onalaska, Wisconsin, caught a total of 10 bass weighing 34 pounds, 4 ounces, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien. The tournament was the fifth and final event of the season for the BFL Great Lakes Division. Laufenberg earned $5,580, including a $2,500 Phoenix bonus, for his victory.

The Iconic California-Based Restaurant That Has More Stores In Wisconsin Than Anywhere Else

A&W Restaurants has more locations in Wisconsin than in its home state of California. When it comes to U.S. geography and food, some pairings are classic: New York and bagels, Philadelphia and cheesesteak sandwiches, Chicago and deep-dish pizza. And then there are burgers and California, which is considered the unofficial birthplace of fast food due to the fact that McDonald's, In 'n Out, Carl's Jr., Jack in the Box, and a handful of other burger joints were founded in the state.

Thousands turn out for Maple Leaf Parade

The smell of brats and the sounds of marching bands and polka music filled the air from the north side to the south side of La Crosse on Saturday for the Maple Leaf Parade. Thousands gathered along the route that began at Clinton Street and ended at King Street. Many...

Oktoberfest wraps up final day with pancake breakfast

Reports of rat infestation triggers emergency City Council meeting in Blair

Reports of rat infestation triggers emergency City Council meeting in Blair.

2026 Phoenix Bass Fishing League – Mississippi River Super Tournament weigh-in Day 1 (9/26/2026)

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. – Watch the weigh-in from Day 1 of the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine Super Tournament on the Mississippi River at Prairie Du Chien on Sept. 26, 2026. View full results here. Sign up for a future Phoenix Bass Fishing League event.