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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Charles Benson writes farewell post, announces last day at WTMJ

Charles Benson, who's been a mainstay in local news and political coverage, has announced when his final farewell at WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) will be in a heartfelt post on X . "My final farewell at TMJ4 will be on Wednesday during the 4p News," he said in the Nov. 10 post. In the post, which was on Benson's "thoughts for today," he shared that he began his career as a reporter in 1982 in Peoria, Illinois. In Wisconsin, he first worked at WBAY in Green Bay, spent 15 years at Milwaukee's WITI-TV (Channel 6) and three years at WKOW in Madison. He'd return to Milwaukee in 2004, where he'd spend 22 years at TMJ4. Benson and TMJ4 announced on Nov. 2 that he'd be leaving the station. While day-to-day journalism can be hard, demanding, unpredictable and and occasionally exhausting, Benson wrote, it was never simply a job for him. He loved doing it and it was a passion, which he had "the incredible good fortune" of making his life's work. Just last month, Benson was inducted into the Milwaukee Media Hall of Fame . My thoughts for today: For the first time in 44 years, I started my morning without

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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Songs were great but vibes were off at Jack White's Madison show

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Food & Culture newsletter for exclusive weekly insight. Decades into his career, Jack White plays with the urgency of someone determined to prove rock ‘n’ roll has plenty of life left in it.

Madison, WI · 1d

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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 · 1d

Channel3000com News 3 Now

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5 things to do in Madison this weekend: November 13-15

Native Art Market Curated by Dakota Mace and Paige Skenandore, the annual market brings more than 40 Native artists presenting everything from beadwork, porcupine quillwork and Ho-Chunk quilting to contemporary jewelry, textiles, metalwork and clothing. Several artists are also teaching workshops in the months surrounding the market. Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Arts + Literature Laboratory, 111 S. Livingston St. Chazen Museum of Art Open House The Chazen Museum of Art welcomes visitors to its newly reimagined galleries spanning both the Elvehjem and Chazen buildings. The celebration includes dance performances inspired by works by Alexander Calder, Sam Gilliam and Louise Nevelson; hands-on printmaking and origami; guided gallery and architecture tours; and a performance by the Badger Brass Quintet. Nov. 14, noon-4 p.m., 750 University Ave. Madison Cocktail Festival More than 20 spirits brands, distillers and cocktail producers gather for tasting events spanning established names and indie makers. The lineup includes Angel's Envy, Broker's Gin, Wisconsin's Dancing Goat Distillery and specialty importer Haus Alpen, who portfolio includes liqueurs, amaros and apertifs favored by bartenders. Nov. 14, 6-10 p.m., Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green Brew Lights Henry Vilas Zoo's after-hours tasting event combines regional beverage sampling with access to the grounds

Madison, WI · 18h

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Photos | Kauffman’s Country Store in Beloit

BELOIT, Wis. — Kauffman’s Country Store, 9550 W. State Road 81, is a specialty grocery store with homemade-style baked goods, seasonal treats and cooking ingredients. It’s known for its freshly baked pies, cookies, made-from-scratch breads and cinnamon rolls, as well as its variety of bulk goods and seasonal items.

Beloit, WI · 2d

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Charlie Berens puts Midwest comedy on the map

Wisconsin takes center stage this time of year. For sports fans, the Milwaukee Brewers won the franchise’s first World Series title, the city’s first since the 1957 Braves. Rabid football fans live or die from the gridiron results of the Big Ten’s Wisconsin Badgers and the NFL’s legendary Green Bay Packers.

Wisconsin · 1d

GazetteXtra

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Children's Museum open delayed while parts for elevator, exhibit remain on hold

JANESVILLE — The highly anticipated opening of the WonderVault children’s museum in downtown Janesville will be delayed one month, Executive Director Kent Anderson said. Anderson said earlier this year that the opening was slated in November. However, the museum continues to wait for a needed elevator part, and installation of an exhibit is also being delayed. The WonderVault is now set to open sometime in December. Anderson said the museum hopes to have a grand opening date soon. The museum is no stranger to waiting. Its journey began in 2008 but, opening the 100 W. Milwaukee St. site stalled during the Great Recession. Community efforts regained momentum in the 2010s through a traveling “Museum on Wheels” program before the COVID-19 pandemic slowed progress once again. In 2022, organizers launched a capital campaign that ultimately raised about $14.5 million to construct the permanent museum. Rather than replicating exhibits found in larger children’s museums across the country, designers built the museum around experiences familiar to children growing up in Rock County. Designers from Memphis, Tenn., visited local farms, conducted community focus groups and developed exhibits centered on three themes: the Rock River, innovative manufacturing and precision agriculture. Those themes appear throughout the

Janesville, WI · 1d

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Sauk Prairie group sells roses to support Badger Honor Flight on Veterans Day

SAUK CITY, Wis. (WMTV) - Heroes for Honor sold roses on Wednesday for Veterans Day to raise money for Badger Honor Flight. The group offered people a chance to give the flowers to a veteran, a loved one or someone they are grateful for. Badger Honor Flight missions take veterans...

Prairie Du Sac, WI · 20h

GazetteXtra

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4 Seasons Mini Golf, an indoor mini-golf course, opens at Uptown Janesville mall

JANESVILLE — Just outside the Kohl's store at Uptown Janesville mall, you can putt a neon-colored golf ball down a road a tortoise and hare racing, then across a glowing, frozen lake, and then over a slippery, glasslike section of carpet an animatronic dragon has "melted" with his flaming breath. It's all from the mind of Dalton Knueppel, owner and developer of 4 Seasons Mini Golf, a new indoor mini golf course that opened this month at Uptown Janesville. Knueppel's imagination was captivated and molded by his grandfather's buildout of a small mini golf course years ago. He'd always wanted to build one himself. Knueppel, a structural steel foreman who builds towers and stadiums, has never built a mini golf course; he simply likes them and he's got a disarming business model when it comes to putt-putt golf: "I have kids. I wanted to bring some entertainment and happiness to Janesville. We need a little bit of entertainment around here," Knueppel said. Knueppel said he scouted out several retail and commercial buildings seeking space, but he said it was "very difficult" to find a tenant interested in leasing for a a not-yet-designed mini golf course. Knueppel and his partner, Shauna

Janesville, WI · 1d

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City of Beloit announces public skate hours for Edwards Ice Arena

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Edwards Ice Arena announced Tuesday they are opening for the season on Friday. According to the City of Beloit, public skate hours will run from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, public skate hours run from 2 to 4 p.m. Daily admission...

Beloit, WI · 1d

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How Wisconsin shaped a horror legend

Robert Bloch was a familiar name to me. I had read some of his horror stories, I knew he was the author of “Psycho,” and I’d seen the Alfred Hitchcock movie based on it. But one thing I didn’t know until last month: Bloch, legendary author of horror, fantasy and science fiction books, and screenplays — including episodes of the original Star Trek series — lived and worked in Wisconsin for much of his life.

Wisconsin · 1d

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Comedian Matt Rife breaks record at Fiserv Forum

MILWAUKEE - Comedian Matt Rife set a new venue record for the most paid tickets for a show in a single night at Fiserv Forum on Saturday, Nov. 7. This is Rife's 16th venue record during his Stay Golden World Tour. His previous tour, ProbleMATTic, sold over 600,000 tickets across more than 250 shows in under 48 hours after its 2023 announcement.

Milwaukee, WI · 3d

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

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Milwaukee leader and eight generations of Black women share their stories in new book

In a world where women are often silenced, Denise Pitchford of Leaders Follow Educational Foundation got Black women from Milwaukee who are 19 to 98 to co-author a book called “If This Pen Could Talk.”. The women from different generations came together to write personal stories on identity, motherhood,...

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

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Proposed Midtown Center redevelopment, revised plan includes library

MILWAUKEE - Vacant since 2016, progress emerged Tuesday, Nov. 10 in the redevelopment of what used to be the Midtown Center Walmart. The Milwaukee Plan Commission approved a revised version of the project in July. Part of the redevelopment plan includes a library. Listening session. What To Know:. Library project...

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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Milwaukee's 28th Holiday Lights Festival Lights Up Nov. 19 With Fireworks, Free Cocoa

Downtown Milwaukee flips the switch on its holiday season next Thursday, with the 28th annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival kicking off at Pere Marquette Park. The six-week celebration begins Nov. 19 with fireworks, free cocoa and cookies, and appearances from Santa and Mrs. Claus, setting the tone for a season of lit-up parks and decorated blocks stretching into the new year.

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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These 7 Spine-Chilling Wisconsin Spots Would Make The Perfect Horror Movie Set

Want to find creepy filming locations right here in Wisconsin?. These 7 chilling spots offer eerie atmosphere and real spooky history that any horror director would love. 1. The Pfister Hotel (Milwaukee) This historic hotel has welcomed travelers for well over a hundred years, and rumor has it not every...

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

Country Herald

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Wisconsin Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies

Milwaukee-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to apply for the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

Wisconsin · 3d

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Racine HarborFest takes 2027 off, plans a 2028 return

RACINE, Wis.— The musical festival HarborFest won’t return to the shores of Lake Michigan until 2028. “We have decided to take a one-year hiatus from organizing Racine HarborFest for several reasons,” HarborFest organizer Gary Suokko said in an emailed response to Racine County Eye. “As you can imagine, putting on an event of this size requires significant sponsorship support, numerous volunteers, and a tremendous amount of work from both Jeff Marsh and me. Additionally, the city does not have the resources to assist with the event, nor does 5K Events, which operates Festival Park.”

Racine, WI · 1d

8 News Now

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Vegas Golden Gals and the Dancing Grannies reunite for Veteran’s Day Parade

The Vegas Golden Gals and the Dancing Grannies of Milwaukee are reuniting for the Veteran’s Day Parade. The teams joined JC Fernandez on Las Vegas with the details.

Las Vegas, NV · 2d

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