Westby Cooperative Creamery invests $1 million to transform pesky leftovers into useful products
WESTBY, Wis. (WKBT) — The Westby Cooperative Creamery has invested $1 million in machinery to solve the problem of disposing of acid whey and develop it into marketable products. 'The only cottage cheese manufacturer in Wisconsin "takes great pride in…
Caledonia, Winona schools get Minnesota Farm to School grants
ST. PAUL (WKBT) — Caledonia Area Public Schools and the Riverway Learning Community in Winona were awarded Farm to School grants from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The awards are new initiatives — labeled First Bite Mini-Grant and Full Tray…
La Crosse students take on GROW Cooking Challenge
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Students in La Crosse are getting their creative juices flowing during the GROW Cooking Challenge. Kids and teens are getting bags of ingredients to turn into a healthy…
UPDATE: Five Guys Burgers and Fries officially coming to Onalaska
UPDATE: Five Guys Burgers and Fries officially coming to Onalaska
Rudy's Drive-In in La Crosse struggles to find staff as it prepares to open for spring
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — It is time for a La Crosse landmark to get its griddles ready: Rudy's Drive-In…
Onalaska's St. Patrick Church serves up hundreds of meals for fish Friday
ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT)- Fish Friday is back. For more than 30 years, an army of volunteers at St. Pat's in Onalaska have served…
Westby creameries prepare for World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison
There's nothing cheesy about competing for a championship. The 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest begins Tuesday in Madison.
Local brewers also stagger under national rising cost of production
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — The beer industry is still another victim of supply chain shortages, and local brewers are being hit the hardest. Rising…
'Wisconsin Chili Lunch' celebrates farm-to-school efforts in Holmen, across state
HOLMEN, Wis. (WKBT) — It's a little "chili" inside Holmen schools. The district took part in the annual "Wisconsin Chili Lunch." It's a way…
Onalaska Chick-fil-A location to open in fall of 2022
ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT)-- We now know when the area's first Chick-fil-A will open for business. A representative of Chick-fil-A confirmed to News 8 Now that the Onalaska…
Wisconsin legislature hold hearing on making Colby official state cheese
WEST SALEM, Wis. (WKBT) -- The state of Wisconsin doesn't yet have an official state cheese, but some state lawmakers want to change that. Here in…
These are the 50 most popular chain restaurants in the US
The restaurants are ranked by the percentage of people who had a positive response out of those surveyed, but they are also broken down by generation — baby boomers, Gen X and millennials.
Increasing numbers of La Crosse area families need food assistance to avoid sparse meals for holidays
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- More La Crosse area families are in need of food this holiday season, but the need isn't just…
How to Host a Christmas Party Like an Event-Planning Pro
Sponsored Content: From family get-togethers to Christmas parties, the holidays are about spending time with loved ones. Should you become the host, you may need a few tips to get you through the planning process. Here’s how to pull off an amazing night with ease.
Swap the Figgy Pudding with These Heavenly Holiday Drinks and Appetizers
These amazing appetizers and drinks are not only easy but delicious alternatives for your holiday get together.
Chipotle is selling a cilantro soap — and people can't get enough
Some people think cilantro is delicious. To others it tastes like soap. And now Chipotle is bringing both sides together.
