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The Deadliest Wildfire in American History

On October 8, 1871, a devastating wildfire swept through northeastern Wisconsin—so devastating, in fact, that the disaster remains the deadliest wildfire in American history. It would later be known as the Peshtigo Fire, with a death toll ranging from 1,200 to 2,500 fatalities. Even with these jarring numbers, the tragedy is largely overshadowed by another event that occurred on the very same night : the Great Chicago Fire. The destruction unfolding around Peshtigo, however, was considerably deadlier. Within hours, homes, businesses, and vast stretches of forest had been consumed, leaving survivors struggling to comprehend what had happened. More than 150 years later, the catastrophe remains a disturbing example of how dangerous wildfires can truly get. A Disaster Years in the Making But how did such a deadly fire even erupt in Peshtigo? The story actually starts way back: long before the fire, Peshtigo had developed into a prosperous lumber town. Sawmills, woodworking factories, and railroad operations supported the local economy. However, it's not difficult to see that these industries also created dangerous conditions —case in point, that it would eventually lead to the most horrific fire in American history. It, of course, didn't help either that northeastern Wisconsin was experiencing

Peshtigo, 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.

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Northern Wisconsin State Fair announces 2 headliners for 2027 event

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - Northern Wisconsin State Fair officials are announcing headliners for the 2027 Northern Wisconsin State Fair. According to the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Facebook Page, Flo Rida is scheduled to perform July 10, 2027, with opening act Dirty Prescott Kids. Hairball is scheduled to perform July...

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This Small Wisconsin Town Quietly Holds The Record For Most Historic Buildings In The Entire State

Mineral Point, Wisconsin doesn’t announce itself loudly, and that’s actually part of what makes it so good. It just sits there in the hills of Iowa County, full of centuries-old limestone buildings and remarkable history, waiting patiently for people to figure out that it exists. The people who...

Mineral Point, 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...

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This Small Wisconsin Community’s Golf Course Just Ranked No. 2 Among The Best Public Courses In The State

A legendary golf course vanished in the 1940s, and someone rebuilt it hole for hole roughly a century after it first opened. Not on Long Island, where it started, but in the sandy pine country of central Wisconsin. The original was designed by C.B. Macdonald and opened in 1917. Golf...

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Ski hills embrace cooler temperatures to make snow

Dresser, WI · 3h

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The Ancient Sea Stacks At This Wisconsin State Park Will Leave You In Awe

Some places earn their reputation through clever marketing, and some places earn it by being genuinely, stubbornly, magnificently themselves. Mill Bluff State Park in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin is firmly in the second category, and it’s been quietly waiting for you to notice. Let’s get one thing out of the...

Camp Douglas, WI · 3d

Guessing Headlights

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Wisconsin Car Dealer's Granddaughter Apologizes After Controversial Video Goes Viral

A Wisconsin car dealership family is facing renewed attention after the owner’s granddaughter appeared in a video showing gestures that have prompted accusations of racism outside an apartment shared by Black college students. The footage ... Read more

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Radio Ink

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Jablonski Moves From TV Sales to QueenB Radio GM

Morgan Murphy Media has chosen Sarah Jablonski as General Manager of its QueenB Radio group in southwest Wisconsin. Jablonski brings more than 35 years of broadcast experience. Most recently, she was Director of Sales at Gray Media’s WSAW-TV in Wausau. Jablonski joined WSAW as an account executive in 2010...

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WFRV Local 5

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Off the Desk: Festival Foods Turkey Trot 2026

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — On today’s episode of Off the Desk, Stacy Engebretson sat down with Festival Foods Turkey Trot Senior Race Director John “Stosh” Stiloski to discuss the upcoming event held in multiple cities on Thanksgiving Day. The Festival Foods Turkey Trot will take place on November 26 in 12 locations. In our […]

Green Bay, WI · 1d

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Wausau's Grand Theater reopens after $17.5 million renovation

WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) — The Grand Theater in Wausau reopened its doors last week after completing a summer-long $17.5 million dollar renovation. “Today is just a really special day to welcome our supporters and friends of the Grand back and reveal this space,” said executive director Sean Wright.

Wausau, WI · 2d

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There's Something for Everyone at the TRCCS Holiday Faire!

The Tomorrow River Community Charter Schools invite you to their annual Holiday Faire on November 15 from 10am to 3pm at the Tomorrow River Community Charter School, located at the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (10186 CR-MM, Amherst Junction). For this one day the Tomorrow River Community Charter School welcomes in...

Amherst Junction, WI · 1d

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How to take a photo fit for Cutest Pet in Marathon County

A phone, a bright window and a little patience are all an owner needs to give a pet a shot at the title of Cutest Pet in Marathon County. Entries for Wausau Pilot & Review’s contest are open through 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and every approved photo goes before voters when the Open Round begins. Entering is free on the contest page, and a few simple habits can turn an ordinary snapshot into one that makes readers stop scrolling.

Marathon County, WI · 23h

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Wisconsin's high school seniors make it official: Deep, talented Class of 2027 sign National Letters of Intent to play college golf next fall

MCKENNA NELSON, BEAVER DAM (BOWLING GREEN) ABIGAIL HENRIKSEN, DEFOREST (WISCONSIN) EMMA CUNNINGHAM, GREEN BAY SOUTHWEST (UW-GREEN BAY) REAGAN JUHL, STILLWATER, MINN. (UW-GREEN BAY) LINDSEY KROENING, CEDARBURG (CEDARVILLE) ELLIE OLSON, SUPERIOR (ST. CLOUD STATE) RITA KUEPPER, HARTFORD (UW-MILWAUKEE BASKETBALL) BOYS. KADE WIELAND, MILTON (WISCONSIN) RILEY FRANKLIN, OZARK, MO. (MARQUETTE) ESKIL TÖREFORS,...

Wisconsin · 2d

WFRV Local 5

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First-ever Christmas tree lighting celebration to be held in downtown De Pere

DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) – Downtown De Pere is set to launch a new holiday tradition on Friday, November 13, with the debut of ‘Downtown Unwrapped,’ a community-wide celebration featuring the city’s first-ever official Christmas tree lighting. The free community event will run from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. across both the east and west […]

De Pere, WI · 2d

WBAY Green Bay

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NEW Zoo snow leopard Bodhi will move to another AZA-accredited zoo

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A snow leopard named Bodhi will move to another Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited zoo in the near future, according to a statement from the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park. The zoo said the move follows a breeding recommendation from the Snow Leopard Species Survival...

Green Bay, WI · 1d

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Colorful water tower installed in new Lawrence development [AUDIO]

TOWN OF LAWRENCE, Wis. — A new development in the town of Lawrence now has a colorful feature. A water tower with several colorful glass pieces was installed in Love Park within Lawrence Town Center. Sculptor Tom Fruin says he wanted to make an ordinary object eye-catching………

Lawrence, WI · 2d

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The Wisconsin Car Museum Where Vintage Beauties From Another Era Fill Every Room

Every car on display here rolled in under its own power. Each one is original, and each was driven through the doors when it joined the collection. The building has its own car story too. It spent nearly 40 years as a Cadillac dealership before a full makeover turned it into a gallery.

Green Bay, WI · 3d

Door County Pulse

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West Side School Lives On

One of the best views in Sturgeon Bay once belonged to the city’s youngest residents. Originally opened in 1921 as the Sawyer Elementary School, the brick building that sits stoically atop the hill along South Madison Avenue was one of the first public schools on Sturgeon Bay’s west side. Later, it was known as West Side Elementary School, a place where thousands of children started their educational journeys.

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