AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Milwaukee's Golda Meir made world history leading Israel From the America 250 series STUART AASE Jul 5, 2026 Jul 5, 2026 Updated Jul 5, 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 ^mkAmv@=52 |6:C[ H9@ DA6?E 4@?D:56C23=6 E:>6 :? |:=H2F<66 2D v@=52 |23@G:49[ >256 H@C=5 9:DE@CJ 2D xDC26=’D 7:CDE[ 2?5 E@ 52E6 @?=J[ 76>2=6 AC:>6 >:?:DE6C W`heh E@ `hfcX]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|6:C 6>:8C2E65 H:E9 96C 72>:=J 7C@> &<C2:?6 E@ E96 &?:E65 $E2E6D :? `h_e] w6C 72E96C H@C<65 :? 2 |:=H2F<66\2C62 C2:= J2C5] w6C >@E96C C2? 2 8C@46CJ DE@C6 @? 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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.
UW-Madison issues warning after probe into students' role in attempted raid at Ridglan Here’s what UW-Madison’s investigation into a student group’s ties to the April attempted raid of Ridglan Farms found.
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.
Sotheby's auction of rare Abloh prints will support UW-Madison students Virgil Abloh’s scholarship at UW-Madison will go to students studying design, textile engineering, art, and music who demonstrate financial need.
Reading of Declaration of Independence today at First Capitol in Belmont The Wisconsin Historical Society will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence with a …
