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Wisconsin Big Boy in Sussex will close July 14, reopen in Wisconsin Dells this fall

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July 10, 2024

Wisconsin Big Boy in Sussex will close July 14, reopen in Wisconsin Dells this fall

Wisconsin Big Boy in Sussex will close on Sunday, July 14, owner Katie Johnson-Rizer has announced. It’s expected to reopen in Wisconsin Dells this fall under new ownership, she said.

Johnson-Rizer also owns The GOAT, which is next door to the Big Boy restaurant at N63 W23675 Main St.

In a letter posted on the Big Boy Wisconsin Facebook page, Johnson-Rizer said the reason for the closure is The GOAT needs more kitchen space.

“After opening the GOAT, we have quickly realized the current kitchen space that Big Boy occupies is needed to successfully handle the volume of The GOAT,” Johnson-Rizer said in the post. “While we are sorry to see Big Boy go, we will now be able to rewrite The Goat menu and add a few burger options, which have been requested by our patrons.”

Big Boy returned to Wisconsin after 26 years in Germantown in July of 2021 under owners Chaz Hastings and Scott Carleton. It stayed open in Germantown until it closed in October of 2023 with plans to reopen in Sussex. That happened two months later.

Johnson-Rizer said she became the owner of The GOAT and also of Wisconsin Big Boy in Sussex in May.

“We realize this will upset some people, however, our ultimate goal is to make The GOAT top-notch for the people of Sussex and beyond,” Johnson-Rizer said in the post. “We feel that making this decision is necessary to accomplish our goals.”

Johnson-Rizer said Big Boy will reopen in Wisconsin Dells sometime in the fall, and they will sell the franchise to those owners.

The GOAT is having its soft opening from 3 to 8 p.m. this week and will have its grand opening on Tuesday, July 16, according to its website.

It will then be open every day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and closed on Mondays. It will have an outside beer garden with happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m.

The GOAT is branded as having a “trendy vibe with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options with new dishes featured weekly, Johnson-Rizer told the Milwaukee Journal in May.

Johnson-Rizer said everything on the menu is homemade. Menu items include funnel fries, Basque cheesecake (bacon bourbon caramel with house whipped cream) avocado BLT, stuffed mushroom with goat cheese, artichoke dip, roasted red peppers zucchini, Calabrian chili oil and cilantro oil). A braised goat tostone is on the menu, too.

Cathy Kozlowicz can be reached at 262-361-9132 or cathy.kozlowicz@jrn.com. Follow her on X at @kozlowicz_cathy.

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Sister Bay, Wisconsin: 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards

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March 3, 2026

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Sister Bay, Wisconsin: 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards

Located in scenic Door County, Wisconsin, the town of Sister Bay is a waterfront town directly on Green Bay. Outdoor enthusiasts head to Sister Bay for its access to hiking trails, nature preserves, and water pursuits such as boating, fishing, and ice-skating during winter. The town hosts a number of seasonal festivals including a film fest, marina fest, outdoor concert series, and the Door County Festival of Fine Arts. The annual Roofing of the Goats Parade is a popular event tied to Al Johnson’s, a local restaurant known for goats that graze on its rooftop during summer months.

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Vote: Who is Wisconsin High School Boys Basketball’s Top Guard of 2025-26?

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March 2, 2026

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Vote: Who is Wisconsin High School Boys Basketball’s Top Guard of 2025-26?

With the action-packed Wisconsin high school boys basketball regular season completed and March Madness beginning, it’s time to take a look at some of the outstanding players and cast your vote for the best.

We began by looking at the most prolific individual scoring threats, talented 3-point shooters,strong rebounders, and top free-throw shooters so now it’s time to take a look at the high-caliber guards from throughout the state.

There are hundreds of high-caliber boys basketball players in Wisconsin, and these lists are not intended to be comprehensive.

Voting remains open until March 9 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

(Players are listed in alphabetical order and all nominees are leaders from the 2025-26 season as compiled by Bound.com, and WIAA; the poll is below the list of athletes)

Castillo is averaging 25.4 points per game with 5.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.1 steals for Greendale (18-6 overall record).

Collien is averaging 15 points per game with 4.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists for Oakfield (21-3 overall record).

Edwards is averaging 14.1 points per game with 7.1 rebounds and 6.6 assists for D.C. Everest (21-3 overall record).

Gray Jr. was averaging 24.3 points per game with 6.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.1 steals prior for West Allis Central (22-2 overall record).

Hereford is averaging 36.4 points per game with 9.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 4.1 steals for Beloit Memorial (22-2 overall record).

Johnson is averaging 27.3 points per game with 8.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 3.6 steals for Milwaukee Juneau (22-1 overall record).

Jones is averaging 23.3 points per game with 5.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.6 steals for Germantown (15-9 overall record).

Kern is averaging 16 points per game with 6.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists for New Berlin West (21-3 overall record).

Kilgore is averaging 14.6 points per game with 7.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 3.0 steals for Kewaunee (24-0 overall record).

Kohnen is averaging 16.3 points per game with 3.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.3 steals for Slinger (20-4 overall record).

Knueppel is averaging 17.4 points per game with 7.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.9 blocks, and 1.4 steals for Wisconsin Lutheran (24-0 overall record).

Loose is averaging 18.2 points per game with 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.3 steals for Port Washington (23-1 overall).

Manchester is averaging 35.8 points per game for Mount Horeb (19-5 overall record).

Platz is averaging 19.5 points per game with 7.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists, and 1.4 steals for Brookfield East (19-5 overall record).

Prochnow is averaging 21.3 points per game with 11.1 assists, 4.8 assists, and 3.2 steals for Reedsville (21-3 overall record).

Resch is averaging 21.3 points per game with 3.3 assists and 2.0 steals for Arrowhead (18-6 overall record).

Schultz is averaging 27.4 points per game with 6.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.0 steals for Plymouth (17-7 overall record).

Schwalbach is averaging 15 points per game with 4.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds, and 1.7 steals for Kaukauna (21-3 overall).

Sweeney is averaging 15.5 points per game for Appleton North (20-4 overall record).

Vandenberg is averaging 13 points per game with 2.3 assists and 2.0 rebounds for Freedom (23-1 overall).

About Our Player Poll Voting
High School on SI voting polls are meant to be a fun, lighthearted way for fans to show support for their favorite athletes and teams. Our goal is to celebrate all of the players featured, regardless of the vote totals. Sometimes one athlete will receive a very large number of votes — even thousands — and that’s okay! The polls are open to everyone and are simply a way to build excitement and community around high school sports. Unless we specifically announce otherwise, there are no prizes or official awards for winning. The real purpose is to highlight the great performances of every athlete included in the poll.

— Jeff Hagenau | jeffreyhagenau@gmail.com

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