| 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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UW-Madison offers mental health resources after off-campus death Some people may have witnessed a man’s death Tuesday afternoon at an off-campus building at the corner of North Park and Regent streets, UW-Ma…
Authorities identify 6 killed in Tuesday plane crash The six range in age from 13 to 67 and hail from northwestern Wisconsin.
Micro-wedding venue opens in Paoli in former dairy barn The Paoli Barn was renovated in 2025 and now has a tenant that will host weddings and private parties.
6 people dead in plane crash in Sauk County Flight-tracking websites show the flight took off from Kenosha and was expected to land in Menomonie.
Barry Adams talks about tagging butterflies with radio transmitters Adams talks with Jonathan Suttin about the monarchs that were released north of Madison in early September and are now on their way to Mexico.
