AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Mabel Watson Raimey sets precedent for African American women in law From the America 250 series nmcnair Jul 20, 2026 Jul 20, 2026 Updated 18 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 nation.k9C ^mkAm|236= (2ED@? #2:>6J H2D 2 A:@?66C :? 65F42E:@? 2?5 =2H 7@C p7C:42? p>6C:42? H@>6? :? (:D4@?D:?] 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 kAmq@C? s64] `a[ `ghd[ E96 |:=H2F<66 ?2E:G6 H2D E96 7:CDE p7C:42? p>6C:42? H@>2? E@ 62C? 2 32496=@CVD 568C66 7C@> E96 &?:G6CD:EJ @7 (:D4@?D:?[ :? `h`g[ 367@C6 3C62<:?8 2 D:>:=2C 32CC:6C H96? 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TruStage insurance provider shuts down network after cybersecurity incident TruStage Financial Group, an insurance company based in Madison, shut down its network following a cybersecurity incident.
Girl, 13, dies when pickup rear-ends her buggy in Sauk County The Amish buggy was outfitted with lights and a slow-moving vehicle placard. Its 13-year-old driver was wearing a high-visibility reflective vest.
Wildfire smoke moves into southern Wisconsin, bringing 'hazardous' air quality to most of state By mid-day Thursday all but far southwest Wisconsin was under a "hazardous" advisory, the worst level.
Restored Sun Prairie marsh shows power of letting ‘nature do its thing' The Sun Prairie Rotary Club has built a viewing platform that tells the story of the marsh along Highway 151.
Online auction set for hundreds of snowmobiles, motorcycles seized from Wausau fraudster Stanley Pophal, 64, of Wausau, pleaded guilty on June 12 to wire fraud and money laundering after defrauding 190 investors out of $14.25 million.Â
