AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Academy Award-winning actor Don Ameche was born and raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin SAMANTHA DIETEL Jun 3, 2026 1 hr ago 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… Plan Commission gives initial approval to Lake Geneva supper club Personnel Committee dismisses complaints filed against alderwoman Lake Geneva will ask state to help pay for costs related to Highway 50/Main Street project Lakes Area LifeWay founder plans to establish multi-use campus in Linn New golf course opens at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa State revokes wholesale licenses of two Elkhorn automotive dealerships Lake Geneva alders approve donating beach passes to YMCA Here's who’s running for Wisconsin governor in 2026 Complaints filed against Lake Geneva mayor dismissed Redesign: New look for Abbey’s Waterfront restaurant near Geneva Lake New zoo resident approves Dane County data centers in Phil Hands’ cartoon Memorial Day parade and ceremony scheduled for Williams Bay Wisconsin Originals: Orson Welles, award-winning golden age actor, director, was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin Nearly all Great American State Fair acts drop out Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out 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 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: Orson Welles, award-winning golden age actor, director, was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: Three Miss Wisconsins have gone on to take Miss America title As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees Alan Kulwicki and Matt Kenseth are Wisconsin natives As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: Oscar F. Mayer brought iconic meat products company to Madison where it thrived, expanded As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: Mark Ruffalo, standout film actor, a native of Kenosha, Wisconsin As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Watch Now: Related Video Hear Zach Lahn speak after Republican gubernatorial primary win Four ways fluctuating temperatures can affect your body and mind Four ways fluctuating temperatures can affect your body and mind Is The Fed About to Make Its Biggest Move Yet? Is The Fed About to Make Its Biggest Move Yet? Top stories for June 2, 2026 Top stories for June 2, 2026 Watch Now: Related Video Hear Zach Lahn speak after Republican gubernatorial primary win Four ways fluctuating temperatures can affect your body and mind Four ways fluctuating temperatures can affect your body and mind Is The Fed About to Make Its Biggest Move Yet? Is The Fed About to Make Its Biggest Move Yet? Top stories for June 2, 2026 Top stories for June 2, 2026
Wisconsin Originals: Orson Welles, award-winning golden age actor, director, was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Three Miss Wisconsins have gone on to take Miss America title As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees Alan Kulwicki and Matt Kenseth are Wisconsin natives As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Oscar F. Mayer brought iconic meat products company to Madison where it thrived, expanded As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Mark Ruffalo, standout film actor, a native of Kenosha, Wisconsin As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
