AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Grammy award winning Al Jarreau has Milwaukee roots TERRI PEDERSON May 20, 2026 6 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 ^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= y2CC62F[ H9@ H@? `_ vC2>>J pH2C5D 5FC:?8 9:D 42C66C 2?5 H2D ?@>:?2E65 `h 255:E:@?2= E:>6D[ 925 C@@ED :? |:=H2F<66]k^AmkAmy2CC62F’D 72E96C[ t>:=6 p=A9@?D6 y2CC62F[ H2D 2 >:?:DE6C 7@C E96 |:=H2F<66 $92C@? $sp r9FC49 2?5 2 D:?86C] w:D >@E96C H2D 2 49FC49 A:2?:DE[ H:E9 9:D 72>:=J D:?8:?8 2E 49FC49 4@?46CED 2?5 36?67:ED H96? 96 H2D 8C@H:?8 FA]k^Am kAmy2CC62F 3682? 9:D 42C66C :? `heg 2?5 H2D 42E2AF=E65 :?E@ :?E6C?2E:@?2= 72>6 H:E9 9:D `hfd 563FE 2=3F> “(6 v@E qJ]” w6 H@? 9:D 7:CDE vC2>>J 2H2C5 :? `hfg] w:D D@?8D “|@C?:?[” “p7E6C p==[” 2?5 “|@@?=:89E:?8” H6C6 2>@?8 9:D >@DE H6==\<?@H? D@?8D] k^Am People are also reading… Lake Geneva school district issues statement regarding meeting Lake Geneva alderman censured after video incident Lake Geneva considers accessibility options for beach Lake Geneva alderwoman complaints tossed: ‘Not refutable evidence’ Council delays voting on whether to pursue land purchase for public safety building New clothing store set to open in downtown Lake Geneva College academy set to open charter school in Elkhorn Is Lake Geneva really going with trolleys? Wisconsin State Senate rejects bipartisan deal on school funding, tax rebates 'A lot of bigger issues': Big Ten coach rips Wisconsin in preview magazine Fontana student receives first-place award in art contest Wisconsin 31st District candidates discuss issues during forum Support Ukraine dinner to be held at Simple Cafe, May 20 New director at Fontana’s The Abbey used to high-profile events Lake Geneva considers property for police and fire station kAmy2CC62F 5:65 @? u63] `a[ a_`f[ 2E E96 286 @7 fe]k^Am Jarreau RIPON COLLEGE Locations Wisconsin Wiscnews 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 Severe weather in Madison area Sunday was from a 'mesoscale convective vortex' The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and a weather spotter called in a convincing funnel cloud, but it wasn't confirmed. UW-Madison budget cuts accelerate closure of 2 libraries Former Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced in June that university departments would need to cut their 2026 budget by 5% or 7%. Composer to lead performance of banned musical piece at Watertown church Omar Thomas, whose "A Mother of a Revolution" was cut from Monday’s high school concert, will lead a performance of the piece at Immanuel Evan… Rock County jury finds man guilty of sexually assaulting young girl multiple times Ethan Brown of Rockford, Illinois, was found guilty of two counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child and one count of child enticement … UW-Madison Chancellor Mnookin is leaving after 4 years. Here’s what she says went right — and what didn’t Mnookin, who became chancellor in 2022, leaves UW-Madison on May 16 to take the helm at Columbia University. Watch Now: Related Video WisEye Morning Minute: Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer on Surplus Deal Cuba: US offers 'new path' and aid, Raul Castro indicted Cuba: US offers 'new path' and aid, Raul Castro indicted Top stories for May 20, 2026 Top stories for May 20, 2026 WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 Wisconsin GOP State Convention WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 Wisconsin GOP State Convention Watch Now: Related Video WisEye Morning Minute: Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer on Surplus Deal Cuba: US offers 'new path' and aid, Raul Castro indicted Cuba: US offers 'new path' and aid, Raul Castro indicted Top stories for May 20, 2026 Top stories for May 20, 2026 WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 Wisconsin GOP State Convention WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 Wisconsin GOP State Convention
Severe weather in Madison area Sunday was from a 'mesoscale convective vortex' The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and a weather spotter called in a convincing funnel cloud, but it wasn't confirmed.
UW-Madison budget cuts accelerate closure of 2 libraries Former Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced in June that university departments would need to cut their 2026 budget by 5% or 7%.
Composer to lead performance of banned musical piece at Watertown church Omar Thomas, whose "A Mother of a Revolution" was cut from Monday’s high school concert, will lead a performance of the piece at Immanuel Evan…
Rock County jury finds man guilty of sexually assaulting young girl multiple times Ethan Brown of Rockford, Illinois, was found guilty of two counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child and one count of child enticement …
UW-Madison Chancellor Mnookin is leaving after 4 years. Here’s what she says went right — and what didn’t Mnookin, who became chancellor in 2022, leaves UW-Madison on May 16 to take the helm at Columbia University.
