These 9 Incredible Buffet Restaurants In Wisconsin Will Have You Going Back For Seconds And Thirds

Ready to discover the most incredible buffet restaurants in Wisconsin that keep you coming back for more?. These 9 buffet restaurants serve up amazing variety and food that’s seriously hard to stop eating!. 1. Waha Buffet (Franklin) There are some places you walk into and immediately know you made...

How Oktoberfest Became a September Tradition

A group of beer maids dressed in costume at the 1928 Munich Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest events are now held around the world, but the original—and most famous—festival is in Munich. Each year, over 6 million people gather in the German city to attend, consuming around 6.5 million liters of beer combined as they celebrate Bavarian culture.

La Crescent kicks off 78th annual Applefest with 'Light Up La Crescent' parade

Living Local, Episode 53 – Maple Ridge Orchard

CASHTON, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – What started as a “side gig” for Domingo Rodriguez has turned into a 25-year career built on hard work, inventive intelligence, and acres upon acres of apple trees. Maple Ridge Orchard in Cashton is now open for the season. Visit with Lisa and Domingo and taste what hard work and faith […]

Southern MN Cow Test Positive For Rabies-9 People Being Treated

State officials say rabies treatments were recommended for 9 people after a cow on the southern Minnesota farm recently tested positive for rabies.

Foodie Friday: Stockholm Pie and General Store

STOCKHOLM, Wis. (WKBT) — A Wisconsin bakery has earned national recognition for the second year in a row as America's number one pie shop.

Kwik Trip changes Midwestern eating habits, one gas station dinner at a time

Kwik Trip is in the business of selling gasoline, about as dull a commodity as they come. Yet the La Crosse, Wis.–based chain has turned the banal task of refueling into the driver's equivalent of must-see TV. Kwik Trip has earned the title of Country's Best Gas Station Brand seven years running, and cultivated an unlikely cult following in the process.

TSA PreCheck enrollment returns to La Crosse Regional Airport in October

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Travelers looking to speed through airport security will have another chance to enroll in TSA PreCheck in person.

WIProud celebrates National Burger Day by ranking burgers!

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – It’s National Burger Day, and what better way to celebrate than by doing what any burger-loving American would do, eating as many burgers as possible! Alex and Lucas are celebrating the delicious holiday by putting their taste buds to the test. With help from our friends at Barrel Inn, The […]

We Found 12 Wisconsin Children’s Museums That Are Far More Fun Than A Typical Museum Visit

Rainy weekends, long winters, and restless kids can make family outings feel like a tricky puzzle in Wisconsin. That is why children’s museums matter so much. They turn learning into play, give kids room to move, touch, build, and pretend, and make grown-ups feel like kids again too. Across...

Local family keeps Hub’s Fries tradition alive at Vernon County Fair

VIROQUA, Wis.(WKBT) — For many visitors, the Vernon County Fair means Ferris wheels, cotton candy and a stop at Hub’s Fries.

Fall feed starting to fire ahead of Prairie du Chien Super Tournament

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. – The Mississippi River out of Prairie du Chien will host the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine Great Lakes Division for its annual Super Tournament on Sept. 26-27. The Upper Mississippi is a familiar venue for the division, both out of Prairie du Chien and La Crosse, and while the fishing is always pretty good, cooler nights that have the bass and baitfish on the move could make the bite especially strong at this event.

The Phattest Takeover at Fat Pats Brewery-Weekend Breakfast

Welcome to The Phattest Takeover, an inviting kitchen pop up created by La Crosse local Heather Bjorge, who grew up surrounded by the warm, simple flavors of her Norwegian heritage. On the weekends, Heather serves up a traditional breakfast spread made with thoughtful ingredients and a whole lot of hometown heart. Tuesday nights are all about Heather's classic fish fry, complete with rotating specials to keep things interesting. With a passion for food and good company, The Phattest Takeover feels like sitting down at your neighbor's table-comforting, welcoming, and sure to bring you back. Check out her hours below!

Parade marshals from local businesses are chosen for La Crosse Oktoberfest this year

Two members of the La Crosse area business community will lead the Oktoberfest parades for 2026. Local realtor Douglas Billings and jewelry store owner Karla Doolittle were introduced Tuesday as the parade marshals for the fest which officially opens on September 24th. The north-side Torchlight Parade on that night will...

The Secret is Out: Kwik Trip Just Dropped Its Latest Glazer Flavor

From Banana to Mountain Dew, Kwik Trip loves a good donut rollout. Check out the latest flavor that just landed in Midwest locations.

West Salem Kwik Trip sells $50K winning Powerball ticket

MADISON, Wis. (WEAU) - The Wisconsin Lottery is announcing a winning $50,000 ticket was sold at the Kwik Trip on 341 Jefferson St. in West Salem for the Sept. 12, 2026, drawings. According to a press release from the Wisconsin Lottery, the ticket matched four of five numbers (14-16-23-58-69) and...

Caledonia resident, columnist looking to publish book

Local Caledonia celebrity and columnist Dianne Gauger came to the Sept. 10 Chamber of Commerce meeting to see if any member knew how to publish a book. Gauger, who has been a columnist for the Caledonia Argus for three-and-a-half years, said that people in the community have asked her to compile her columns into a collection. For the last year, Gauger has been researching how to start the publishing process. “The marketing plan is kind of where I am completely stuck right now,” she said. “I want to keep moving forward, but right now I don’t quite know how.” Chamber members threw around ideas of who the demographic would be for the book: Houston County residents and people who can relate to small town life. Members also discussed including old photos from around the city; many of Gauger’s columns focus on her life growing up in Houston County. One suggested talking to other local authors who have connections in the publishing world and could help Gauger get started. Arlin Falck Grant The deadline of Oct. 1 for the Arlin Falck Grant is fast approaching, and Chamber Secretary Shelley Ellingson is working on applying for funds for next year’s Music in

West Salem Kwik Trip sells $50,000 winning ticket in Powerball drawing

WEST SALEM, Wis. (WKBT) — A winning ticket for $50,000 has been sold at a West Salem Kwik Trip.

This Little-Known Wisconsin Park With A Footbridge, Waterfall, And Archery Range Feels Like Narnia

Somewhere in Sparta, Wisconsin, there’s a park so quietly magical that it makes you wonder why you ever paid for a vacation. Amundson Park has a footbridge, a waterfall, an archery range, and enough natural beauty to make your jaw drop and your phone camera work overtime. Most people...