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… Three children die after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake; state of emergency declared Community responds after summer storms hit Lake Geneva area Investigation continues into Friday’s Geneva Lake drownings Family honors children who drown after storm hit Geneva Lake with charity drive Wind gusts in deadly Lake Geneva storm as strong as Category 2 hurricane 'All hell broke loose': Witnesses recount storm that killed 3 children in Lake Geneva Pink the Lake event returns to the Lake Geneva area Family identifies third child who died in Geneva Lake storm; honors her with legacy fund Cleanup begins: Lake Geneva area embarks on restoration effort after severe storm Lake Geneva hotel welcomes two new dining establishments Local businesses offer support to residents post-storm Music organization denied complementary use of Riviera Cleanup begins amid Fourth of July events after Lake Geneva storms leave 3 dead Big Foot High School football team steps up to aid storm-hit local neighborhoods Former Lake Geneva boat launch worker taken into custody 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 Most Popular Wisconsin Originals: Herb Kohl a fixture in state politics, sports As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: Les Paul of Waukesha helped make Rock & Roll what it is today As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: Fred MacMurray never forgot his Beaver Dam roots As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: Grand Chute native Joseph McCarthy led communist witch hunt As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: From pole buildings to 300 stores, Menard a story of success As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Watch Now: Related Video Nolan Wells’ Best Friend Says His Case Is 'Not a Whole Race Thing' Mississippi mother makes plea for transparency in death investigation of teen son Mississippi mother makes plea for transparency in death investigation of teen son Top stories for July 10, 2026 Top stories for July 10, 2026 'Really good series' for Cardinals vs. Brewers despite result, Oli Marmol says 'Really good series' for Cardinals vs. Brewers despite result, Oli Marmol says Watch Now: Related Video Nolan Wells’ Best Friend Says His Case Is 'Not a Whole Race Thing' Mississippi mother makes plea for transparency in death investigation of teen son Mississippi mother makes plea for transparency in death investigation of teen son Top stories for July 10, 2026 Top stories for July 10, 2026 'Really good series' for Cardinals vs. Brewers despite result, Oli Marmol says 'Really good series' for Cardinals vs. Brewers despite result, Oli Marmol says
Wisconsin Originals: Herb Kohl a fixture in state politics, sports As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Les Paul of Waukesha helped make Rock & Roll what it is today As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Fred MacMurray never forgot his Beaver Dam roots As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Grand Chute native Joseph McCarthy led communist witch hunt As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: From pole buildings to 300 stores, Menard a story of success As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
