WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Madison-born Thornton Wilder wrote a classic From the America 250 series STUART AASE Sep 21, 2026 Sep 21, 2026 Updated Sep 21, 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@? (:=56C[ 3@C? :? |25:D@? @? pAC:= `f[ `ghf]k^Am kAmw:D 72E96C[ p>@D !2C<6C (:=56C[ H2D 3@C? :? |2:?6 :? `ge` 3FE >@G65 E@ (:D4@?D:? :? `ghc[ AFC492D:?8 @?6\92=7 :?E6C6DE :? E96 (:D4@?D:? $E2E6 y@FC?2=] x? `h_`[ 96 24BF:C65 4@?EC@==:?8 :?E6C6DE]k^Am People are also reading… Gateway shows graduate the way to reaching career and life goals Lake Geneva approves five-year strategic action plan Pair of young Brewers stars 'just scratching the surface' Road work begins on Cook Street in downtown Lake Geneva Walworth County to host Aging and Abilities Resource Fair on Sept. 24 Wisconsin Veterans Home residents get tour of Geneva Lake Lake Geneva Oktoberfest to feature new events and activities With troublesome rib gone, Brewers pitcher optimistic for spring training Aurora Health Care Foundation to host 40th benefit event Antique and classic boat show to be held at Abbey Resort Lake Geneva author takes young readers on a trip to Yerkes Observatory Fall heats up in Lake Geneva area: Boat show, Badger varsity girls volleyball falls to Elkhorn in five sets Week 5 high school football scores Tom Tiffany recounts harrowing plane emergency, swim to safety in Wausau kAm%9@C?E@? (:=56C H@? E9C66 !F=:EK6CD 2?5 2 }2E:@?2= q@@< pH2C5] qFE 9:D 4=2DD:4 :D Q~FC %@H?[Q H9:49 EJA:42==J 762EFC6D 2 >:?:>2=:DE D6E E@ 2446?EF2E6 E96 9F>2? 6IA6C:6?46] %96 24E@CD E6?5 E@ >:>6 24E:@?D H:E9@FE E96 FD6 @7 AC@AD]k^AmkAmp4E@CD H9@ 92G6 A=2J65 E96 $E286 |2?286C :?4=F56 w6?CJ u@?52[ p=2? p=52[ !2F= }6H>2? 2?5 y:> !2CD@?D]k^Am kAm(:=56C 5:65 @? s64] f[ `hfd[ :? w2>56?[ r@??64E:4FE[ H96C6 96 :D 3FC:65]k^Am 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 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! 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 Tom Tiffany recounts harrowing plane emergency, swim to safety in Wausau An emotional and grateful Tom Tiffany vowed to "finish the job" of running for governor of Wisconsin the day after a small plane carrying him … 'Nightmare' diesel prices squeeze Wisconsin farmers on 2 fronts Diesel prices in Wisconsin have been volatile since April. That’s put pressure on America’s Dairyland farmers in one obvious way and one unpre… Alliant Energy seeks new rate for data centers in southern Wisconsin In response to an order from state regulators, a southern Wisconsin utility is seeking its own special electric rate for large data centers. Tom Tiffany's plane makes emergency lake landing after campaign event Tiffany was on a four-seat Beechcraft K35 airplane coming home to the Wausau area, where he lives, when the plane lost power. 51-year-old athlete dies during Saturday’s half Ironman in Madison The death is at least the fourth during an Ironman Wisconsin event since 2019. Watch Now: Related Video Riding the bike trails of Vilas County Judge orders man shot by ICE to court as police release new body cam video Judge orders man shot by ICE to court as police release new body cam video Chinese beauty products prove resilient amid US-China trade war Chinese beauty products prove resilient amid US-China trade war Top stories for Sept. 23, 2026 Top stories for Sept. 23, 2026 Watch Now: Related Video Riding the bike trails of Vilas County Judge orders man shot by ICE to court as police release new body cam video Judge orders man shot by ICE to court as police release new body cam video Chinese beauty products prove resilient amid US-China trade war Chinese beauty products prove resilient amid US-China trade war Top stories for Sept. 23, 2026 Top stories for Sept. 23, 2026
Tom Tiffany recounts harrowing plane emergency, swim to safety in Wausau An emotional and grateful Tom Tiffany vowed to "finish the job" of running for governor of Wisconsin the day after a small plane carrying him …
'Nightmare' diesel prices squeeze Wisconsin farmers on 2 fronts Diesel prices in Wisconsin have been volatile since April. That’s put pressure on America’s Dairyland farmers in one obvious way and one unpre…
Alliant Energy seeks new rate for data centers in southern Wisconsin In response to an order from state regulators, a southern Wisconsin utility is seeking its own special electric rate for large data centers.
Tom Tiffany's plane makes emergency lake landing after campaign event Tiffany was on a four-seat Beechcraft K35 airplane coming home to the Wausau area, where he lives, when the plane lost power.
51-year-old athlete dies during Saturday’s half Ironman in Madison The death is at least the fourth during an Ironman Wisconsin event since 2019.
