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Chicago Boomers Are Moving To This Midwestern State With Vibrant Cities And Iconic Craft Brews

Retirement doesn't necessarily have to mean packing up for the Sun Belt. For some baby boomers, the next chapter might be just across the state line — somewhere they can enjoy a change of pace without straying too far from the people and places they know. That's apparently the approach of many Chicago boomers, according to a U-Haul migration study: Wisconsin was the top net-gain state for baby boomers moving out of Chicago in mid-2026. For boomers looking to downsize, slow down, or find a city that's a little more affordable, Wisconsin has some options. It has thousands of lakes and miles of scenic trails, alongside cities like Madison and Eau Claire, where award-winning breweries, museums, and senior centers can keep daily life exciting.

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The 10 Old-School Italian Spots In Eastern Wisconsin That Still Pile The Plates High

One Kenosha kitchen puts a pizza called the Gutbomb right on its menu. My first reaction was simple: that’s a funny name for a pie, and that’s the whole story. I could leave it at that, but I’d be missing the point. Across eastern Wisconsin, old-school Italian...

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Wisconsin man dies after jet crashes in Kentucky

MAYFIELD, Ky. -- A Wisconsin man died after his jet crashed in a Kentucky field Sunday afternoon, according to the Graves County, Ky. Sheriff's Office. Authorities said James Alan Michaels, 70, of Dousman was flying an L-39 Albatros, an older military-style jet. He was returning home from a Mississippi air show and stopped at the Mayfield Graves County Airport to refuel.

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8 Wisconsin All You Can Eat Crab Leg Nights Worth Planning Around

Snow crab comes from icy ocean waters, far from any Wisconsin farm field. Yet some of the most fun crab nights I’ve come across happen at old-school supper clubs off quiet country roads. One of them puts unlimited crab legs next to lobster claws and prime rib on the...

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The Wisconsin Fish House On The Lake Where Seafood Comes In Seriously Generous Portions

Golden fried lake perch comes with a side of Lake Winnebago at this spot. You get the biggest inland lake in Wisconsin right outside the window. That sounds like a pretty good dinner deal. The kitchen leans hard into fish. The menu runs from perch and haddock to smelt, bluegill,...

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Festival Foods offers military shoppers 17 free items with $20 purchase Nov. 11

Festival Foods will offer veterans and active-duty military members up to 17 free grocery and personal care items with a qualifying purchase of at least $20 on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at its Wisconsin stores. The Veterans Day promotion is available in-store only, and shoppers must show a valid military ID...

Wisconsin · 2d

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Mandela Barnes files defamation lawsuit against Journal Sentinel

MILWAUKEE — Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Journal Sentinel over articles the media outlet published over the summer. The Journal Sentinel told Spectrum News 1 it stands by its reporting. The articles were titled “Sources detail concerns about Mandela Barnes’ behavior toward...

Wisconsin · 22h

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Wisconsin bus service warns of rampant stop violations

SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis. (WFRV) — A Wisconsin bus service is reporting a rampant surge in drivers ignoring their vehicle’s stop arms and stop lights. According to a social media post, the Otte Bus Service in Sheboygan Falls experienced three separate incidents of drivers blowing past their stop signs and red lights. “I’m not sure what […]

Sheboygan Falls, WI · 19h

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Experts say domestic violence incidents on rise in Wisconsin

WISCONSIN — In the aftermath of Saturday's tragic discovery in West Bend, where police initially said a man, a woman, two children and a dog were found dead — and a third child was taken to the hospital — police implored any victims of domestic violence to reach out to the local domestic violence organization, “Friends, Inc.”

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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Veterans Day events, free meals and deals across Western Wisconsin

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Veterans and active-duty military members across Western Wisconsin have no shortage of ways to mark Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with free meals, community ceremonies and school programs planned throughout the region.

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Governor Tony Evers announced today that Wisconsin has achieved a top three national ranking for connecting military veterans with successful long-term employment

Governor Tony Evers announced today that Wisconsin has achieved a top three national ranking for connecting military veterans with successful long-term employment. Through joint initiatives from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), the state continues to expand dedicated career tools, personalized support, and transition services for its roughly 300,000 veterans.

Wisconsin · 20h

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WIAA Football State Semifinals Set for Friday Night Across Wisconsin

The WIAA 11-man high school playoffs resume Friday night with the state semifinals in all seven divisions. In Division Seven, the Hilbert Wolves, who eliminated Coleman on a field goal as time expired last Friday night, travel to Oconomowoc to meet Iowa Grant. In Division Six, undefeated Bonduel battles Lomira...

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Level 3 Bound Wisconsin Football Team of the Week Nominees

The Bound Wisconsin Football Team of the Week is ready to go for 2026. Voting is featured at the bottom of this article. Voting is open until Thursday at 1 pm, so be sure to vote for who you feel is most deserving and spread the word (hint: Social Media is a great way to do so). Users may vote once per day.

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New measles cases announced in Wisconsin on Tuesday

WISCONSIN (KCRG) - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported Tuesday that the state has recorded 551 confirmed measles cases, nine hospitalizations and one death so far in 2026. Grant County has the most confirmed cases, with 153, according to the department. Common measles symptoms include a runny nose, high...

Wisconsin · 17h

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ICE handcuffs Wisconsin state trooper

Video released to Action 2 News shows ICE agents handcuffing Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe in a vestibule as they take him into custody.

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7 Wisconsin Restaurants So Unique They Could Easily Star In Their Own Reality Television Show

Looking for the most unique restaurants in Wisconsin that could star in their own reality television show?. These 7 restaurants offer jaw-dropping atmospheres, incredible food, and experiences that feel almost too good to be real!. 1. SafeHouse (Milwaukee) If a reality television show producer walked into SafeHouse in Milwaukee, they’d...

Wisconsin · 11h

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Stevens Point Christmas tree installed at public square

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Stevens Point’s Christmas tree was installed Tuesday downtown at the Mathias Mitchell Public Square. The white pine was donated by Tim and Marilyn Swiecki and will stand about 45 feet tall when decorated. The tree will be lit at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19,...

Stevens Point, WI · 19h

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David Crowley Redistricting Flip-Flop: ‘Not Going Forward’ in 2025, ‘I Will Sign It’ Now

In September 2025, David Crowley told FOX6 “we’re not going forward with redistricting mid-cycle” and said “we have to protect our democracy.” Less than a week after Democrats won a trifecta this November, he says, “if the bill was to reach my desk, I will sign it.” The map he is ready to toss is Tony Evers’ map, and Democrats just won half of Wisconsin’s congressional seats on it.

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Repealing Act 10: Money Machine Would Restart, Putting Teachers Unions Back on Both Sides of Bargaining Table

Repealing Act 10 would bring back more than bargaining. Act 10 ended a system in which school districts pulled union dues straight from teachers’ paychecks, union contracts helped a health insurer WEAC founded cover about two-thirds of Wisconsin school districts, and taxpayers paid 99.2% of state retirement system contributions in 2010. Once districts could shop, Appleton cut $3.1 million from its health insurance bill with the same insurer and the same coverage. WEAC’s revenue fell about 74% in the seven years after paying dues became a choice. Now WEAC, whose PAC gave Gov.-elect David Crowley $86,000, says it is “ready to reclaim our rightful place at the bargaining table.” Crowley has promised to repeal Act 10 in full.

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