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National Weather Service confirms 4 more tornadoes touched down Tuesday night in Clark County
The National Weather Service in La Crosse confirmed Friday that four additional tornadoes touched down in Clark County Tuesday night as severe weather moved across central Wisconsin. This is in addition to the EF1 tornado confirmed Wednesday by the National Weather Service in Green Bay that touched down in the...
People share stories of survival after a tornado touches down in Unity
UNITY, Wis. (WSAW) - For people like Barb Elpert who has lived in Unity for “forever, probably about 40 years or more,” she has never seen a storm like the one that hit Tuesday, much less take it on alone as her husband was in the hospital. “I...
Unity village board holds emergency meeting after tornado
Unity, Wis. (WSAW) - Just days after a tornado rocked the village of Unity, the community has made progress on cleanup. As of Thursday afternoon, the power is back on and streets are open, but there is still much to do. That’s why the village board held an emergency meeting...
NWS: Edgar tornado confirmed to be EF-1, Unity tornado confirmed
EDGAR, Wis. (WSAW) - The National Weather Service reports a tornado in Edgar has an EF-1 rating with speeds of 90 mph. Surveyors from the National Weather Service determined the tornado developed near Wuertzburg Road and headed northeast toward County Road U. The total path of the tornado was 3.57 miles, with a width of 60 yards. The National Weather Service reported scattered damage along Wuertzburg Road, including a collapsed barn.
Man charged in crash that killed infant
MARINETTE — The driver in a crash in the town of Grover last year in which an 8-month-old girl died has been charged with a felony. Michael A. Galbraith, 46, Coleman, is charged with homicide by intoxicated use of vehicle — restricted controlled substance. He also faces two misdemeanor charges of operating under the influence of a restricted controlled substance, both of those while having a passenger less than 16 years old. There were two children in his vehicle at the time of the crash...
Deputies called after meeting outburst
Gilman resident Vonda Kinas used a string of profanities, hurled insults at staff and Gilman School board members and refused to leave Monday’s meeting after interrupting the board’s discussion regarding staff resignations. Eventually, after repeatedly being told to leave by board president Cheryl Ustianowski, Kinas exited the room and later met with a Taylor County sheriff’s deputy who was called by administrator Walter Leipart.
Stratford Area Historical Society hosts event to honor Vietnam Veterans from Wisconsin
STRATFORD, Wis. (WSAW) - As Memorial Day weekend approaches, a traveling memorial honoring the men and women who sacrificed their lives in Vietnam has arrived in Stratford. The Wisconsin Remembers: A Face for Every Name exhibit, which began in 2000 and took nearly 16 years to complete, is now on display at Klemme Park. The tribute features photos of every Wisconsinite listed on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C..
Edgar declares State of Emergency following severe storm damage
EDGAR, Wis. (WSAW) - The village of Edgar is now under a state of emergency due to extensive storm damage. The village board made the decision Friday. “The state of emergency is just a public acknowledgment that we had some severe damage to the village, and it was greater than just your normal storm,” Village Administrator Jennifer Lopez said.
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