AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Academy Award-winning actor Don Ameche was born and raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin From the America 250 series SAMANTHA DIETEL Jun 22, 2026 Jun 22, 2026 Updated Jun 25, 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 nation.k9C ^mkAmp4256>J pH2C5\H:??:?8 24E@C s@? p>6496 H2D 3@C? @? |2J b`[ `h_g[ :? z6?@D92]k^AmkAmp>6496 2EE6?565 |2CBF6EE6 &?:G6CD:EJ 2?5 E96 &?:G6CD:EJ @7 (:D4@?D:?\|25:D@? 367@C6 9:D 24E:?8 42C66C E@@< @77] w6 >256 9:D DE286 563FE H:E9 E96 p= y24<D@? $E@4< r@>A2?J :? |25:D@? :? `hag[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 (:D4@?D:? w:DE@C:42= $@4:6EJ] p>6496’D 7:=> 42C66C DA2??65 7C@> E96 `hb_D E@ E96 `hh_D] x? `hge[ p>6496 H@? E96 p4256>J pH2C5 7@C q6DE $FAA@CE:?8 p4E@C 7@C 9:D C@=6 :? #@? w@H2C5’D “r@4@@?]” w6 2=D@ C646:G65 E96 '6?:46 u:=> u6DE:G2=’D q6DE p4E@C 2H2C5 :? `hgg]k^Am People are also reading… Wildfire smoke moves into southern Wisconsin, bringing 'hazardous' air quality to most of state Lake Geneva approves permit for proposed supper club Family identifies third child who died in Geneva Lake storm; honors her with legacy fund Epic Systems' founder Judy Faulkner on why the company buys so much art Highway 50/MainStreet project update Brewers players see limited action in MLB All-Star Game Cleanup efforts continue in Lake Geneva after July 3 storm Concerts in the Park event moved indoors for July 16 due to air quality Family honors children who drown after storm hit Geneva Lake with charity drive TruStage insurance provider shuts down network after cybersecurity incident TruStage insurance provider shuts down network after cybersecurity incident Three children die after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake; state of emergency declared Country Thunder, Elkhorn Ribfest lead a fun-packed event schedule this week Operation Barbecue Relief provides meals for 'heroes and neighbors' impacted by storm US Marshals arrest 'hypermasculine' social media stars Andrew and Tristan Tate, UK seeks extradition kAmp>6496 5:65 s64] e[ `hhb :? $4@EED52=6[ pC:K@?2[ 2E 286 gd]k^AmkAmp>6496’D 3C@E96C y:> p>6496 2=D@ 7@F?5 DF446DD 2D 2? 24E@C] w:D 4@FD:? p=2? p>6496 H2D 2 AC@76DD:@?2= 7@@E32== A=2J6C H9@ H@? E96 w6:D>2? %C@A9J H9:=6 A=2J:?8 7@C E96 (:D4@?D:? q2586CD :? `hdc[ 2?5 D4@C65 E96 H:??:?8 E@F495@H? :? E96 `hdg }u{ r92>A:@?D9:A 7@C E96 q2=E:>@C6 r@=ED] k^Am DON AMECHE NBC photo 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: UW-Madison alum Harry Steenbock transformed nutritional science As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. La Follette Jr. carried on father’s efforts through labor advocacy 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: Gaylord Nelson, founder of Earth Day As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Watch Now: Related Video Trump Says Qatar-Gifted Air Force One Will Be 'Maxed Out' With New Security Upgrades Top stories for July 20, 2026 Top stories for July 20, 2026 WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Health News Panel on AI and Healthcare WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Health News Panel on AI and Healthcare Democratic leaders respond to President Donald Trump's primetime address Democratic leaders respond to President Donald Trump's primetime address Watch Now: Related Video Trump Says Qatar-Gifted Air Force One Will Be 'Maxed Out' With New Security Upgrades Top stories for July 20, 2026 Top stories for July 20, 2026 WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Health News Panel on AI and Healthcare WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Health News Panel on AI and Healthcare Democratic leaders respond to President Donald Trump's primetime address Democratic leaders respond to President Donald Trump's primetime address
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: UW-Madison alum Harry Steenbock transformed nutritional science As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
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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: Gaylord Nelson, founder of Earth Day As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
