AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Thomas Jefferson’s grandson led Wisconsin regiment in Civil War From the America 250 series jbrown Jul 5, 2026 Jul 5, 2026 Updated Jul 5, 2026 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 ^mkAmr@=] y@9? (] y6776CD@?[ 3@C? y@9? (2J=6D w6>:?8D @? |2J g[ `gbd[ H2D E96 8C2?5D@? @7 %9@>2D y6776CD@? 2?5 $2==J w6>:?8D[ E96 6?D=2G65 92=7\D:DE6C @7 y6776CD@?’D H:76 |2CE92] y@9? =:G65 :? |25:D@? 7@C >F49 @7 9:D 62C=J 25F=E =:76 2?5 H2D 2? :?DECF>6?E2= 7:8FC6 :? E96 J@F?8 DE2E6’D A2CE :? 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UW-Madison issues warning after probe into students' role in attempted raid at Ridglan Here’s what UW-Madison’s investigation into a student group’s ties to the April attempted raid of Ridglan Farms found.
Cleanup begins amid Fourth of July events after Lake Geneva storms leave 3 dead The storm hit the resort city around noon on Friday, as residents and visitors were preparing for the weekend’s Fourth of July celebrations.
Sotheby's auction of rare Abloh prints will support UW-Madison students Virgil Abloh’s scholarship at UW-Madison will go to students studying design, textile engineering, art, and music who demonstrate financial need.
Epic Systems president to step down in August As the second-in-command at Epic Systems, Sumit Rana was widely expected to succeed current CEO Judy Faulkner, 83.
UW-Madison ends contract with Flock over privacy concerns, conflict with city policy The UW-Madison Police Department will not renew its annual contract with Flock Safety following community concerns about privacy.
