| WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Kenosha's Alan Ameche set standard for greatness as first Wisconsin Heisman winner From the America 250 series Kevin Morriss Sep 21, 2026 Sep 21, 2026 Updated Sep 21, 2026 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.kAmq@C? yF?6 `[ `hbb[ p=2? p>6496 8C6H FA @? z6?@D92VD ?62C ?@CE9 D:56[ E96 D@? @7 xE2=:2? :>>:8C2?ED[ 2?5 3642>6 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? 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Tommy Thompson asks Regents to delay hiring a new UW system president Former Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson sent a letter to the Board of Regents on Monday, the same day finalists for the president position made …
Madison candied-pecan maker Fortune Favors gets a tryout at Costco The company will have its products in select Costco stores in Wisconsin and northern Illinois this month.
See a bobcat hunt a squirrel near Greenway Station in Middleton The young bobcat was spotted by concerned citizens, found to be healthy and then a Middleton Police officer took video of the animal.
Tashia Morgridge, a major UW-Madison philanthropist, dies at 93 Together with her husband, John, Tashia Morgridge contributed hundreds of millions of dollars, transforming the university’s campus, boosting …
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