October 19, 2025 Dan Hanger ,

SOLON SPRINGS, Wis. — An arson investigation is underway after a June fire at Hog Wild BBQ & Smokehouse in Solon Springs. And the suspects are the owners.

On Friday, Douglas County Sheriff Matt Izzard told FOX 21 that Steven and Kimberly Kastern, the owners of How Wild, were arrested for the fire at their establishment.

Also on Friday, Dist. Attorney Mark Fruehauf told FOX 21 he was reviewing the arrests, and if he felt charges warranted, the Kasterns would be in court at 3 p.m. Monday.

The arrests follow a post on Hog Wild’s Facebook page after the fire that reads in part:

“We are saddened to share that a fire occurred at our establishment last night. Thankfully, no one was injured.”

“With how overwhelming everything is, we just need some time to

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