| WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Kenosha's Alan Ameche set standard for greatness as first Wisconsin Heisman winner From the America 250 series Kevin Morriss Jul 22, 2026 Jul 22, 2026 Updated Sep 6, 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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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…
