AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Robert ‘Fighting Bob’ La Follette was progressive hero SAMARA KALK DERBY Jul 8, 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 ^mkAm#@36CE Qu:89E:?8 q@3Q {2 u@==6EE6 :D 4@?D:56C65 3J AC@8C6DD:G6D E@ 36 E96 >@DE D:8?:7:42?E A@=:E:42= 7:8FC6 :? (:D4@?D:? 9:DE@CJ]k^Am La Follette Wisconsin Historical Society 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{2 u@==6EE6[ <?@H? 7@C 9:D :>A2DD:@?65 DA62<:?8 2?5 AC@8C6DD:G6 C67@C>D[ H2D 8@G6C?@C 7C@> `h_` E@ `h_e[ DA6?E `h J62CD :? E96 &]$] $6?2E6 2?5 D:I J62CD :? E96 &]$] w@FD6] p =@?8E:>6 #6AF3=:42?[ 96 C2? 7@C AC6D:56?E @? 9:D @H? !C@8C6DD:G6 !2CEJ E:4<6E :? `hac]k^Am kAmw6 72>@FD=J D@F89E E@ C65:DEC:3FE6 p>6C:42’D H62=E9 2?5 A@H6C >@C6 6BF:E23=J[ C67@C>:?8 E96 C2:=C@25D 2?5 @E96C A@H6C7F= :?E6C6DED]k^Am People are also reading… Three children die after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake; state of emergency declared Community responds after summer storms hit Lake Geneva area Investigation continues into Friday’s Geneva Lake drownings 'All hell broke loose': Witnesses recount storm that killed 3 children in Lake Geneva Wind gusts in deadly Lake Geneva storm as strong as Category 2 hurricane Fireworks & Fourth of July fun around Lake Geneva area this weekend Former Lake Geneva boat launch worker taken into custody Cleanup begins: Lake Geneva area embarks on restoration effort after severe storm Cleanup begins amid Fourth of July events after Lake Geneva storms leave 3 dead Five ways to enjoy hiking and outdoor recreation in Lake Geneva Walworth County issues final round of ARPA grants Local businesses offer support to residents post-storm Music organization denied complementary use of Riviera David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers Here are the 10 wealthiest suburbs in America kAmpD 8@G6C?@C[ 9:D 25>:?:DEC2E:@? D2H E92E 8@G6C?>6?E ;@3D H6C6 2H2C565 @? >6C:E[ C68F=2E65 =@33J:DED[ C@@E65 @FE 4@CCFAE:@?[ AC@E64E65 E96 6?G:C@?>6?E 2?5 >256 E96 DE2E6VD E2I DJDE6> >@C6 72:C]k^AmkAm{2 u@==6EE6 72>@FD=J @AA@D65 &]$] :?G@=G6>6?E :? (@C=5 (2C x 2?5 H2D @?6 @7 @?=J D:I D6?2E@CD E@ G@E6 282:?DE E96 `h`f 564=2C2E:@? @7 H2C]k^Am kAmw:D 3FDE D:ED :? E96 (:D4@?D:? r2A:E@=[ >6>@C:2=:K:?8 @?6 @7 E96 DE2E6VD >@DE :?7=F6?E:2= A@=:E:42= =6256CD]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. Related to this story Most Popular '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. Watch Now: Related Video Top stories for July 8, 2025 Inside the study: cat lady stereotype vs. reality Inside the study: cat lady stereotype vs. reality Top stories for July 7, 2026 Top stories for July 7, 2026 Top stories for July 7, 2026 Top stories for July 7, 2026 Watch Now: Related Video Top stories for July 8, 2025 Inside the study: cat lady stereotype vs. reality Inside the study: cat lady stereotype vs. reality Top stories for July 7, 2026 Top stories for July 7, 2026 Top stories for July 7, 2026 Top stories for July 7, 2026
'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.
