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EF-0 tornadoes confirmed in Wisconsin; residents in Milton spend the day cleaning aftermath
MILTON, Wis. (CBS 58) - Residents across southeastern Wisconsin are cleaning up after EF-0 tornadoes touched down in Rock County and Jefferson County on Sunday. Branches, twigs, and leaves line the streets of Milton, but there's one thing stopping people in their tracks. “Big, old trees," said Rachel Garcia. “There’s...
Homes damaged, trees and power lines downed by confirmed Milton-area tornado
This story has been updated as more information has become available. MILTON — A confirmed tornado in the Milton area damaged homes and downed trees and power lines Sunday night, but no injuries were reported. The National Weather Service on Monday confirmed that an F-0 tornado with estimated wind speeds of 80 miles per hour touched down west of Janesville, near Footville, around 5 p.m. Sunday and tracked east-northeast for...
'The power of Mother Nature:' Neighbors clean up after tornado hits Milton
MILTON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Parker Loofboro was in his bedroom, talking to his girlfriend on Sunday afternoon, when he heard what he describes as “a big, loud noise.”. “It started hailing like 30 minutes before and then the wind really picked up,” the Milton native told CBS 58’s Ellie Nakamoto-White. “It felt like 20, 30 seconds at most and just did all this damage and then five seconds after, it was sunny again. It was crazy.”
Fort holds ‘Rock Day’ observance
Some 840 Fort Atkinson High School students, along with members of the community and distinguished military guests on Friday observed “Rock Day.”. The annually memorial observance, now in its 105th year, included seven student speakers, music performed by members of the high school music department, and the ceremonial placing of flags around a rock and plaque, which serve as the high school’s monument to Fort Atkinson’s fallen soldiers. The ceremony was held in the drop-off lane outside of the high school.
WisDot to hold public meeting for US 51 project
STOUGHTON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss improvements to US 51 between Spring Road and 5th Street in the City of Stoughton and Town of Dunkirk in Dane County.
Milton honors military members who made ultimate sacrifice in ceremony at Veterans Park
MILTON — Milton residents gathered at the Milton Area Veteran’s Memorial at Veteran’s Park Monday morning to honor those who gave their lives in military conflict. Mayor Anissa Welch began with updates on Sunday night’s weather, sharing that there were no substantial injuries reported. The remainder of her speech, as well as the rest of the ceremony, honored veterans in attendance and men and women who served in the military...
Remembering Wisconsin Guard unit in Bataan Death March
Eighty-two years ago, the “Janesville 99” — a Wisconsin National Guard tank company — endured the hellish Bataan Death March in the early days of the United States’ participation in World War II. The Janesville unit was part of the 32nd “Red Arrow” Division when...
Summer Concert Series kicks off in Fireman’s Park
WATERLOO — Waterloo residents and beyond gathered Thursday evening in Fireman’s Park for concessions, beautiful weather and the first summer concert of the year. Madison-based band Bad Habit, specializing in classic rock hits from the 1970s and ‘80s, kicked off the first performance in Fireman Park’s main stage, decorated with string lights for an ambient after-dark atmosphere. Before the performance began at 6 p.m., summertime tunes including Hank Williams’ “Honky...
Humble Stoughton dairy farmer was a hero in Omaha Beach landing on D-Day
The dairy farm on the western edge of the City of Stoughton was always a picturesque scene because of the big pond between the farmstead and the highway. It was known as “the Mabie farm” and there were always cattle in the pasture around the pond. Several years...
Wisconsin Historical Society: New ‘Midsummer Celebration’ shares Scandinavian traditions at Old World Wisconsin
EAGLE, Wis. – Experience the mysterious magic of a Scandinavian “Midsomer,” or Midsummer, celebration at Old World Wisconsin. This new evening event for adults 21 and above takes place at Old World Wisconsin on Saturday, June 15 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. An ancient seasonal tradition in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Denmark, Midsummer celebrations have been held since the Iron Age as a means of shaking off winter and ushering in a bright, cheerful summer of bounty, fertility and prosperity. Usually held in pastoral areas around a bonfire, Midsummer is a time to connect with family and community while also enjoying the fruits of a fertile spring.
FortAtkinsonOnline and WhitewaterWise join with our readers to honor veterans
Following is a poem by “RadioRon” Stelse, titled: “Bullets and Bravery.”. The poem, Stelse said, was written in 2017, and has been read aloud during Fort Atkinson Fourth of July-related events. An abridged version of the poem is below. A video of Stelse reading the poem in...
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