AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Orson Welles, award-winning golden age actor, director, was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin From the America 250 series ROSE ANDROWICH May 30, 2026 May 30, 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 ^mkAm~CD@? (6==6D H2D 3@C? @? |2J e[ `h`d[ :? z6?@D92 E@ 2 4@?46CE A:2?:DE >@E96C 2?5 2? :?G6?E@C 72E96C]k^AmkAmq6DE <?@H? 7@C 5:C64E:?8 2?5 DE2CC:?8 :? r:E:K6? z2?6 W`hc`X — @7E6? 4:E65 2D E96 8C62E6DE 7:=> 6G6C >256 — 96 82:?65 62C=J 72>6 7@C 9:D `hbg Q(2C @7 E96 (@C=5DQ C25:@ 3C@2542DE 2?5 7@F?565 E96 :??@G2E:G6 |6C4FCJ %962EC6]k^Am kAmp>@?8 >2?J @E96C 7:=>D 96 5:C64E65 H6C6 “%96 |28?:7:46?E p>36CD@?D”[ “~E96==@[” “r9:>6D 2E |:5?:89E” 2?5 Q%@F49 @7 tG:=]Q w6 2=D@ 2AA62C65 :? D6G6C2= 7:=>D]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 Country Thunder, Elkhorn Ribfest lead a fun-packed event schedule this week Three children die after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake; state of emergency declared 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 kAm(6==6D H@? 4C:E:42= 244=2:> 7@C 9:D H@C< :?4=F5:?8 2 =:76E:>6 249:6G6>6?E ~D42C :? `hf`[ E96 p>6C:42? u:=> x?DE:EFE6’D {:76E:>6 p49:6G6>6?E pH2C5 :? `hfd 2?5 E96 s](] vC:77:E9 pH2C5 7C@> E96 s:C64E@CD vF:=5 @7 p>6C:42]k^AmkAm(6==6D 5:65 @? ~4E] `_[ `hgd[ @7 2 962CE 2EE24<]k^Am Orson Welles, a Kenosha native, was born in 1915. Universal Pictures 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 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
