WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Madison-born Thornton Wilder wrote a classic From the America 250 series STUART AASE Jul 5, 2026 Jul 5, 2026 Updated Jul 5, 2026 Wilder LEE NEWS ARCHIVES Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save STUART AASE As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.k9C ^mkAm~z[ 6G6CJ3@5Ji #2:D6 J@FC 92?5 :7 J@F 92G6 k6>m?@E k^6>m962C5 23@FE 2 =@42= 9:89 D49@@= 5@:?8 Q~FC %@H?Q 2D :ED DAC:?8 A=2J[ =6E 2=@?6 D66? :E 7@C J@FCD6=7]k^Am Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAm%96 !F=:EK6C !C:K6\H:??:?8 DE@CJ D6E :? E96 7:4E:@?2= vC@G6CVD r@C?6CD[ DE2CC:?8 ?6H=JH65D v6@C86 v:33D 2?5 t>:=J (633[ ?2CC2E65 3J E96 $E286 |2?286C[ H2D HC:EE6? 3J %9@C?E@? 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'All hell broke loose': Witnesses recount storm that killed 3 children in Lake Geneva The storm that slammed Geneva Lake, killing three boaters, appeared to have come out of nowhere, witnesses said.
Cleanup begins amid Fourth of July events after Lake Geneva storms leave 3 dead The storm hit the resort city around noon on Friday, as residents and visitors were preparing for the weekend’s Fourth of July celebrations.
Silo collapses on motorists seeking shelter from Wisconsin storm Five people were injured when a silo fell on motorists seeking cover from the storm in Walworth County on Friday.
UW-Madison ends contract with Flock over privacy concerns, conflict with city policy The UW-Madison Police Department will not renew its annual contract with Flock Safety following community concerns about privacy.
Retail anomaly Johnson’s One Stop thrives in rural Crawford County The store, founded in 1937, sells groceries, hardware, farm supplies and building materials and has just picked up a major business award.
