AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Kenosha native Nick Van Exel a pro basketball all-star, standout From the America 250 series MIKE RAMCZYK Jun 22, 2026 Jun 22, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nationk9C ^mkAmp $E] y@D6A9 DFA6CDE2C :? z6?@D92 :? E96 =2E6 `hg_D[ D=:4<\92?565[ D92CAD9@@E:?8 }:4< '2? tI6= 3642>6 2 E@A =67E\92?565 A=2J6C :? }qp 9:DE@CJ 2?5 92D 4@?E:?F65 9:D A2DD:@? 7@C E96 DA@CE 2D 2 4@249]k^AmkAmq@C? :? `hf` 2?5 D6=64E65 H:E9 E96 bfE9 @G6C2== A:4< :? E96 `hhb }qp sC27E[ 96 6I46==65 7@C D:I E62>D :? 2 `b\J62C 42C66C[ 4F=>:?2E:?8 H:E9 2? p==\$E2C 244@=256 H9:=6 A=2J:?8 H:E9 E96 {@D p?86=6D {2<6CD :? `hhg]k^Am kAm'2? tI6= H2D 2? p==\p>6C:42? 8F2C5 2E r:?4:??2E: &?:G6CD:EJ[ 2?5 96 D4@C65 >@C6 E92? `a[___ A@:?ED[ 5:D965 ?62C=J e[___ 2DD:DED 2?5 8C23365 a[d__ C63@F?5D]k^Am People are also reading… Walworth County native helps produce documentary about Bob Uecker Lake Geneva wins second annual putting competition; winnings donated to storm victims Plan Commission OKs permit for renovation of Main Street building 10th OWI conviction gets Madison man a 9½-year prison sentence Personnel Committee approves changes to conduct policy for elected officials These Wisconsinites beat astronomical odds to win Powerball jackpots Lake Geneva Garden Club to host America Flower Show Registration full for upcoming Red Bull Rush Delivery race Adams Electric in Elkhorn selected as a 2026 Future 50 company Art in the Park in Lake Geneva, brat & corn roast in Williams Bay Badger Boys Cross Country ready to chase another Southern Lakes crown Worker dies after falling through roof at Grant County construction site Mark Eugene Pearson Food recalls keep growing. Eggs, lettuce, soup and more affected Trump signs orders to limit US birthright citizenship kAmrFCC6?E=J[ '2? tI6= :D 2? 2DD:DE2?E 4@249 7@C E96 pE=2?E2 w2H<D]k^Am Van Exel drives with the ball Gary Porter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinal In this Series America 250 Updated Jun 25, 2026 Wisconsin manufacturers have had global impact Updated Jun 25, 2026 Artificial intelligence driving the future of Wisconsin industry Updated Jun 25, 2026 Timeline: Big business in Wisconsin 43 updates Previous Next Dive into hometown history With a weekly newsletter looking back at local history. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Watch Now: Related Video A 2022 autumnal drive through Sanders Park Hardwoods State Natural Area WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission Ahead of August 11 Partisan Primary WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission Ahead of August 11 Partisan Primary WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission Ahead of August 11 Partisan Primary WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission Ahead of August 11 Partisan Primary Practical Tips for Helping Pets Adjust to a New Home Practical Tips for Helping Pets Adjust to a New Home Watch Now: Related Video A 2022 autumnal drive through Sanders Park Hardwoods State Natural Area WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission Ahead of August 11 Partisan Primary WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission Ahead of August 11 Partisan Primary WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission Ahead of August 11 Partisan Primary WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission Ahead of August 11 Partisan Primary Practical Tips for Helping Pets Adjust to a New Home Practical Tips for Helping Pets Adjust to a New Home
