AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Ezekiel Gillespie won Black men the right to vote Nicole Pollack Jul 6, 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 ^mkAmp AC@>:?6?E 7:8FC6 :? |:=H2F<66’D q=24< 4@>>F?:EJ 2?5 E96 ?2>6D2<6 @7 2 |25:D@? >:55=6 D49@@=[ tK6<:6= v:==6DA:6 H@? q=24< >6? E96 C:89E E@ G@E6 :? (:D4@?D:? :? E96 `ge_D]k^AmkAmq@C? :?E@ D=2G6CJ :? |2J `g`g[ v:==6DA:6 3@F89E 9:D 7C665@> 2D 2 J@F?8 >2? 7C@> 2 H9:E6 D=2G6 @H?6C H9@ >2J 92G6 366? 9:D 72E96C] w6 >@G65 ?@CE9[ D6EE=:?8 :? |:=H2F<66[ H96C6 96 @A6?65 2 8C@46CJ DE@C6 2?5 =2E6C H@C<65 3@E9 7@C 2 C2:=C@25 4@>A2?J 2?5 @? 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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.
Voces de la Frontera says it confirmed 10 Madison-area ICE detainments ICE agents have arrested at least 10 people in the Madison area between the weekend and Monday, according to Voces de la Frontera. More cases …
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.
