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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

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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...

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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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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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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...

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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 · 20h

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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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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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...

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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,...

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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.

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Inside the world of Wisconsin's outsider art

The towering mass that rises 50 feet into the air weighs roughly 300 tons and resembles a spacecraft, as if people in the Victorian age had imagined the future and built it out of steel. A decontamination chamber from NASA’s Apollo program has been enlisted for the mission, and two 19th-century dynamos built by Thomas Edison add to the technological pedigree. The intended destination for the hulking ship: the heavens.

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Christmas in the Barn returns to Memory Lane Farm Dec. 4-5

MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – Memory Lane Farm will host its sixth annual Christmas in the Barn, a live Nativity experience, on Friday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5, at 8638 Heritage Drive in Marshfield. The family-friendly event includes indoor and outdoor activities, such as a live Nativity, interactive Bethlehem...

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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.

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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 · 3d

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This Historic Wisconsin Mining Landmark Lets You Explore The State’s Rich Mining Past

An 80-foot steel tower stands in the northern woods, and the shaft beneath it once dropped 2,367 feet. That’s deeper than most skyscrapers are tall. Read it twice. I did. This tower is the last iron mining headframe left in Wisconsin. It once lowered miners deep underground and hauled up rich iron ore. That ore was so pure it went straight to steel mills without any processing.

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Marathon County Historical Society to host program about history of Northwoods logging

WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) — The logging industry helped shape the Northwoods into what it is today and one local history center in Wausau is giving people a chance to learn more about it. The Marathon County Historical Society (MCHS) is putting on a new edition to its History Speaks...

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