AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Kenosha's Alan Ameche set standard for greatness as first Wisconsin Heisman winner Kevin Morriss Jun 20, 2026 15 hrs ago Alan Ameche became the first player from Wisconsin to win the Heisman Trophy when he captured the award in 1954. UW-Madison Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Kevin Morriss As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.kAmp=2? p>6496 8C6H FA @? z6?@D92VD ?62C ?@CE9 D:56 2D E96 D@? @7 xE2=:2? :>>:8C2?ED 367@C6 364@>:?8 2 DE2C 9:89 D49@@= 7@@E32== A=2J6C]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 kAmw:D DE2C 4@?E:?F65 E@ 3C:89E6? H:E9 E96 &?:G6CD:EJ @7 (:D4@?D:? 7@@E32== E62>] w6 =65 E96 q:8 %6? :? CFD9:?8 2D 2 7C6D9>2? 2?5 D@A9@>@C6[ 7:?:D9:?8 9:D q2586CD 42C66C H:E9 b[bcd J2C5D CFD9:?8]k^AmkAmw6 H2D C6H2C565 9:D D6?:@C D62D@? H:E9 E96 `hdc w6:D>2? %C@A9J[ 364@>:?8 E96 7:CDE A=2J6C 7C@> (:D4@?D:? E@ H:? E96 AC6DE:8:@FD 2H2C5]k^Am People are also reading… Lake Geneva holds off vote on proposed supper club Plans presented to demolish downtown Lake Geneva building Milwaukee Brewers partner with new boutique in Lake Geneva Lake Geneva Cruise Line conducts mailboat jumper tryouts Packers offensive lineman confident heading into 3rd year with position change Man shoots deputy at Dodge County dog park, then fatally shoots himself, police say Walworth County duo delivers equipment to Ukrainian troops Robert G. Betzer Lake Geneva considers changes to city’s tourism commission How did Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby get to 10-0 already? Here's an in-depth look Garth Brooks gives Summerfest 2026 in Milwaukee a thrilling kickoff These brands pulled back on Pride. It could cost them. Here's why Lakeland Health Care Center renovations completed The paint is already peeling in Trump's renovated Washington Reflecting Pool Here's who’s running for Wisconsin governor in 2026 kAmp>6496 H6?E @? E@ 36 5C27E65 E9:C5 @G6C2== :? E96 `hdd }u{ sC27E 3J E96 q2=E:>@C6 r@=ED] w6 A=2J65 D:I D62D@?D :? q2=E:>@C6[ CFD9:?8 7@C c[_cd J2C5D 2?5 c_ E@F495@H?D H9:=6 96=A:?8 E96 E62> H:? E96 }u{ 492>A:@?D9:A :? `hdg 2?5 `hdh]k^Am 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. Kevin Morriss Author email Follow Kevin Morriss Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular Man shoots deputy at Dodge County dog park, then fatally shoots himself, police say No law enforcement personnel fired their gun during the incident, Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said. Here's who’s running for Wisconsin governor in 2026 The deadline to get on the ballot was June 1. Do Donald Trump, RFK Jr. deserve credit for release of Ridglan Farms beagles? In a Facebook post, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services attributed the release of the final nearly 500 beagles to President Trump… Sheboygan teen charged after deadly Fond du Lac County rollover crash A 17-year-old female passenger died at the scene, and five other occupants were injured, including driver Madylin Michelle Blonigen, 16, who w… Ridglan Farms is giving up its remaining beagles Ridglan Farms will sell its remaining 475 beagles by the end of this summer, animal rights groups said Monday. Watch Now: Related Video Switzerland talks: Meetings due to take place on Sunday Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes Major US-Iran Peace Push Resumes in Switzerland Major US-Iran Peace Push Resumes in Switzerland Israel strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire, at least 16 killed Israel strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire, at least 16 killed Watch Now: Related Video Switzerland talks: Meetings due to take place on Sunday Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes Major US-Iran Peace Push Resumes in Switzerland Major US-Iran Peace Push Resumes in Switzerland Israel strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire, at least 16 killed Israel strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire, at least 16 killed
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Man shoots deputy at Dodge County dog park, then fatally shoots himself, police say No law enforcement personnel fired their gun during the incident, Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said.
Do Donald Trump, RFK Jr. deserve credit for release of Ridglan Farms beagles? In a Facebook post, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services attributed the release of the final nearly 500 beagles to President Trump…
Sheboygan teen charged after deadly Fond du Lac County rollover crash A 17-year-old female passenger died at the scene, and five other occupants were injured, including driver Madylin Michelle Blonigen, 16, who w…
Ridglan Farms is giving up its remaining beagles Ridglan Farms will sell its remaining 475 beagles by the end of this summer, animal rights groups said Monday.
