Wisconsin Originals: Danica Patrick, first woman to win at Indy nmcnair Jul 13, 2026 Jul 13, 2026 Updated 4 hrs ago Danica Patrick transitioned from IndyCar to NASCAR in 2012 won pole position for its biggest race, the Daytona 500, a year later. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save nmcnair As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. k9C ^mkAms2?:42 !2EC:4< C624965 E96 9:896DE =6G6=D @7 >@E@CDA@CED 56DA:E6 :E 36:?8 2 >2=6\5@>:?2E65 7:6=5] 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 q6=@:E ?2E:G6 H6?E 7C@> 8@\<2CE C24:?8 2E 286 `_ E@ 364@>:?8 E96 7:CDE H@>2? 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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 …
