http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of WKBT recent articles. en-US © 2011 WKBT In Search Of In Search Of en-US © 2011 WKBT http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/in-search-ofmistys-saves-the-day/-/87186/20464262/-/l6focw/-/index.html When a dance studio in eastern Wisconsin closed suddenly, 'Misty's Dance Unlimited' in Onalaska came to the rescue to save their season! Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:40:38 GMT 20464262 2013-06-07T15:40:38Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/in-search-ofmistys-dance-dudes/-/87186/20371958/-/w85a9xz/-/index.html Self expression is so important. And as you'll see in this week's "In Search Of" report, sometimes it can even change your life. Fri, 31 May 2013 16:19:01 GMT 20371958 2013-05-31T16:19:01Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/in-search-ofricki-konze/-/87186/20094232/-/74yavt/-/index.html A stand out athlete from the Sparta area is gearing up for graduation and looking ahead to competing in college. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:58:01 GMT 20094232 2013-05-15T15:58:01Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-Of-Eagles4kids/-/87186/19724336/-/61honk/-/index.html If you are one of the many people missing the eagle cam in Decorah, Iowa, this season - good news!  There is another eagle cam right in our back yard, documenting two birds with one amazing story. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:56:12 GMT 19724336 2013-04-12T13:56:12Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-Of-Another-Wii-Record/-/87186/19632964/-/cmdub5/-/index.html A retired high school principal from Onalaska has done it again!  We first featured John Bates two years ago as he made his way into the Guinness Book of World records.  In this weeks in search of report, we catch up with Bates as he continues to make his mark in of all places...the gaming world! Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:38:29 GMT 19632964 2013-04-05T20:38:29Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-Of-Draven-s-Birthday-Wish/-/87186/19329292/-/y5t6hu/-/index.html Who doesn't enjoy enjoy some extra attention on your birthday??  No matter your age, getting a card or two in the mail is always appreciated.  In this week's in search of report...one 11-year-old's birthday wish come true...and the community of people that helped make it happen. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:08:49 GMT 19329292 2013-03-15T19:08:49Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/in-search-of-In-Search-Of-Norb-Aschom-signing-off/-/87186/19138358/-/l6mljd/-/index.html It is the end of an era this week for the Prairie du Chien community. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:36:49 GMT 19138358 2013-03-01T17:36:49Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-Of-One-Tiny-Miracle/-/87186/18561050/-/46dgbjz/-/index.html 'Miracle' is a word that's sometimes thrown around too often. But for one Bangor couple, a miracle is just what they got when the newest addition to their family arrived. Jennifer Livingston and photographer Kirk Arneson bring us this weeks In Search Of report. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:13:06 GMT 18561050 2013-02-15T15:13:06Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-Of-Miss-Wisconsin/-/87186/18096328/-/ml7xrxz/-/index.html The Miss America competition is his weekend and the woman representing the state of Wisconsin is from right here in the Coulee Region.  In this week's in search of report we catch up with Kate Gorman as she prepares for the biggest stage of her life. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:08:36 GMT 18096328 2013-01-11T20:08:36Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-Of-Extreme-Holiday-Lights/-/87186/17776700/-/igphdfz/-/index.html How frustrating is it to hang your holiday lights only to have one of them burn out? Well imagine that times a thousand! That's one of many obstacles for a La Crosse man whose house has become an annual stop for families on the cities south side. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:33:42 GMT 17776700 2012-12-14T15:33:42Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-Of-Running-Man-Part-2/-/87186/17441114/-/6urvuyz/-/index.html Running one marathon takes a lot of determination,  so how about running a marathon in all 50 states? That was the goal for La Crosse resident John Blanchar and he was well on his way, when tragedy struck. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:33:41 GMT 17441114 2012-11-16T18:33:41Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-Of-The-Running-Man-Part-1/-/87186/17340926/-/1501g0h/-/index.html Marathon Runners are usually one of two things: super fit or super determined. Well, one La Crosse man is both - and you will be wowed at all the places running has taken him. News 8's Jennifer Livingston and photographer Kirk Arneson bring us this week's in search of report. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:34:00 GMT 17340926 2012-11-12T15:34:00Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-Of-Kickin-Sisters/-/87186/17238116/-/71yxu5z/-/index.html Two La Crosse sisters are making quite a name for themselves in our area and around the nation. News 8's Jennifer Livingston and photographer Kirk Arneson tell us why in this weeks In Search Of...report. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:34:49 GMT 17238116 2012-11-02T14:34:49Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-Of-The-Remainders/-/87186/16775160/-/qpfrbrz/-/index.html Oktoberfest is about food and fun, parades and lederhosen and celebrating heritage. But another huge part of the fest is music. In this weeks in search of report, News 8's Jennifer Livingston and photographer Kirk Arneson introduce us to a local band that has become a fest favorite. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:22:52 GMT 16775160 2012-09-28T14:22:52Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-Of-The-Great-American-Bag-Off/-/87186/16602180/-/8monm8z/-/index.html A heated competition recently took place in Tomah, Wisconsin. But this sport of sorts won't be found in any school.  News 8's Jennifer Livingston and photographer Kirk Arneson head to Burnstads Bag Off! Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:53:17 GMT 16602180 2012-09-14T14:53:17Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-Of-Steppin-Out-in-Pink-2012/-/87186/16517616/-/u20clhz/-/index.html This weekend, thousands of people will be Steppin Out in Pink! The Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation's annual walk raises money for local breast cancer research. One La Crosse doctor knows first hand the impact this walk can make. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:19:27 GMT 16517616 2012-09-07T15:19:27Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-Of-Dandy-s-Frozen-Treats-Update/-/87186/16050276/-/1539oh9z/-/index.html It's been one hot summer. And that's good news for a couple of young men in our area that are the faces and names behind a growing business. News 8's Jennifer Livingston and photographer Kirk Arneson bring us this in search of update! Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:31:28 GMT 16050276 2012-08-10T14:31:28Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-Of-Go-Red-For-Women/-/87186/15617358/-/13rg96nz/-/index.html Heart disease is still the number one killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. One Onalaska woman could have been part of that statistic, when excuse after excuse nearly killed her. News 8's Jennifer Livingston and photographer Kirk Arneson bring us the story. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:24:21 GMT 15617358 2012-07-20T14:24:21Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-Of-The-La-Crosse-Blue-Stars/-/87186/15503032/-/115h2s3/-/index.html They spend the entire summer traveling on a bus cross country, they sleep on gym floors night after night, They practice for 16 hours a day in intense heat, and they do it all for fun! News 8's Jennifer Livingston spotlights the Blue Stars in this weeks In Search Of report. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:37:33 GMT 15503032 2012-07-13T14:37:33Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-Of-The-Fab-Five/-/87186/15424938/-/8hftnk/-/index.html There's a group of men in the Ettrick area proving: age is just a number!  News 8's Jennifer Livingston and photographer Kirk Arneson head to Trempealeau County for this weeks in search of report. Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:43:20 GMT 15424938 2012-07-06T15:43:20Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-Of-G-E-T-s-Vocal-Point/-/87186/15346052/-/5vrwd1z/-/index.html A local choir is getting ready to represent the state of Wisconsin on an international stage.  News 8's Jennifer Livingston and photographer Kirk Arneson headed to the Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau community for this weeks In Search Of... report. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:44:22 GMT 15346052 2012-06-29T14:44:22Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-Of-Nick-Dobbs-Drive-Part-2/-/87186/14868740/-/4585ymz/-/index.html It never ceases to amaze us how people in this community come together for someone in need. That is exactly what happened in the Melrose community after a motorcycle accident left a young man paralyzed. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:25:52 GMT 14868740 2012-06-15T13:25:52Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-of-Nick-Dobbs-Drive-Part-1/-/87186/14744074/-/ds1ddqz/-/index.html At any given moment, a life can change forever. Sometimes for good, sometimes for bad. But it's how you handle the change that is the true test. Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:03:42 GMT 14744074 2012-06-08T14:03:42Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-Of-The-Slynnlings-Part-2/-/87186/14164638/-/8y22uj/-/index.html Divorce is never easy especially when kids are involved. But last week, we introduced you to one big, unconventional family that is thriving after a divorce. Unfortunately an even bigger obstacle awaits them.  Fri, 25 May 2012 14:18:33 GMT 14164638 2012-05-25T14:18:33Z http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/in-search-of/In-Search-Of-The-Slynnlings-Part-1/-/87186/13476922/-/coxsq8/-/index.html The number of non-traditional families is growing in this country. And that is definitely the case for one Onalaska family who is 'literally' redefining themselves to make it all work.  Fri, 18 May 2012 14:11:10 GMT 13476922 2012-05-18T14:11:10Z