Top Story Spotlight AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Kenosha native Nick Van Exel a pro basketball all-star, standout From the America 250 series MIKE RAMCZYK Jun 22, 2026 Jun 22, 2026 Updated 16 hrs 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 nationk9C ^m 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 kAmp $E] y@D6A9 DFA6CDE2C :? z6?@D92 :? E96 =2E6 `hg_D[ D=:4<\92?565[ D92CAD9@@E:?8 }:4< '2? tI6= 3642>6 2 E@A =67E\92?565 A=2J6C :? }qp 9:DE@CJ 2?5 92D 4@?E:?F65 9:D A2DD:@? 7@C E96 DA@CE 2D 2 4@249]k^AmkAmq@C? :? `hf` 2?5 D6=64E65 H:E9 E96 bfE9 @G6C2== A:4< :? E96 `hhb }qp sC27E[ 96 6I46==65 7@C D:I E62>D :? 2 `b\J62C 42C66C[ 4F=>:?2E:?8 H:E9 2? p==\$E2C 244@=256 H9:=6 A=2J:?8 H:E9 E96 {@D p?86=6D {2<6CD :? `hhg]k^Am kAm'2? tI6= H2D 2? p==\p>6C:42? 8F2C5 2E r:?4:??2E: &?:G6CD:EJ[ 2?5 96 D4@C65 >@C6 E92? `a[___ A@:?ED[ 5:D965 ?62C=J e[___ 2DD:DED 2?5 8C23365 a[d__ C63@F?5D]k^Am People are also reading… Kyle Harrison did himself no favors in Brewers' loss to Cubs by tipping pitches Gateway helps graduate help family Gateway shows graduate the way to reaching career and life goals Lake Geneva Police Department’s expenses expect to increase by $411,000 in 2027 Bucks sign 7-foot center ahead of training camp Recently acquired Packers running back makes for strong culture, scheme fit Yerkes Foundation hosting 'Cosmic Construction' fundraiser UW-Whitewater police find no threat after shelter-in-place alert Packers sign veteran free agent to reinforce tight end room Kenosha Laborfest set to return in lakside park on Labor Day Pitcher providing little evidence Brewers should have confidence in him for playoffs Prominent UW-Madison professor agrees to resign after investigation Residents receive information about proposed transmission line project Lake Geneva Avian Committee hosting annual Swift Night Out Rookie wide receiver looks to continue Packers' decades-long tradition kAmrFCC6?E=J[ '2? tI6= :D 2? 2DD:DE2?E 4@249 7@C E96 pE=2?E2 w2H<D]k^Am Van Exel drives with the ball Gary Porter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinal In this Series America 250 Updated Jun 25, 2026 Wisconsin manufacturers have had global impact Updated Jun 25, 2026 Artificial intelligence driving the future of Wisconsin industry Updated Jun 25, 2026 Timeline: Big business in Wisconsin 43 updates Previous Next Locations Racine Kenosha 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 UW-Whitewater police find no threat after shelter-in-place alert UW-Whitewater police canceled the active-threat alert after investigating a weapon report. Prominent UW-Madison professor agrees to resign after investigation Dietram Scheufele’s departure follows an investigation completed in September 2025 into complaints filed by three female students. UW-Madison officer reprimanded for student interactions Allegations included that the officer initiated late-night texting conversations, asked female students on coffee dates while on duty and rela… Records: UW-Madison professor engaged in sex with students, exploited 'power imbalance' The records were released in response to a request from the Wisconsin State Journal. They lost one fight against a solar farm. Now this Dane County town is hoping to stop another The company behind one of Wisconsin's largest solar farm in eastern Dane County wants approval from state regulators to expand the already-con… Watch Now: Related Video Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drive oil prices as US and Iran both claim control US: U.S. secures access to Venezuelan oil while continuing to deport its citizens. US: U.S. secures access to Venezuelan oil while continuing to deport its citizens. Machado challenges Venezuela's 'illegitimate' interim govt over massive US oil deal Machado challenges Venezuela's 'illegitimate' interim govt over massive US oil deal Top stories for Sept. 4, 2026 Top stories for Sept. 4, 2026 Watch Now: Related Video Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drive oil prices as US and Iran both claim control US: U.S. secures access to Venezuelan oil while continuing to deport its citizens. US: U.S. secures access to Venezuelan oil while continuing to deport its citizens. Machado challenges Venezuela's 'illegitimate' interim govt over massive US oil deal Machado challenges Venezuela's 'illegitimate' interim govt over massive US oil deal Top stories for Sept. 4, 2026 Top stories for Sept. 4, 2026
UW-Whitewater police find no threat after shelter-in-place alert UW-Whitewater police canceled the active-threat alert after investigating a weapon report.
Prominent UW-Madison professor agrees to resign after investigation Dietram Scheufele’s departure follows an investigation completed in September 2025 into complaints filed by three female students.
UW-Madison officer reprimanded for student interactions Allegations included that the officer initiated late-night texting conversations, asked female students on coffee dates while on duty and rela…
Records: UW-Madison professor engaged in sex with students, exploited 'power imbalance' The records were released in response to a request from the Wisconsin State Journal.
They lost one fight against a solar farm. Now this Dane County town is hoping to stop another The company behind one of Wisconsin's largest solar farm in eastern Dane County wants approval from state regulators to expand the already-con…
