Appleton

A tornado struck Wisconsin, causing extensive damage to homes, downing trees, and cutting power to thousands. The storm, confirmed in Winnebago County and moving toward Fond du Lac County, resulted in structural damage, flipped vehicles, and road closures. No injuries were reported, but Menasha and Fox Crossing experienced collapsed buildings and citywide power outages.

An 'extremely dangerous' tornado hit Appleton and Menasha, Wisconsin, causing significant damage and power outages. The storm that produced the tornado may generate more as it moves south, with over 390,000 customers without power in the region. A 29-year-old man was killed in Whitewater from a suspected lightning strike.

A tornado in Wisconsin caused extensive damage, including splintered homes, downed trees, and power outages affecting thousands. The storm impacted Winnebago County and areas like Appleton and Menasha, with reports of collapsed buildings and road closures, though no injuries have been confirmed.

A tornado in Wisconsin caused extensive damage, including destroyed homes, downed trees, and power outages for thousands. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado in Winnebago County, with severe impacts in Appleton and Menasha, though no injuries have been reported.

A tornado struck Wisconsin, causing extensive damage to homes, trees, and infrastructure, cutting power to thousands. The storm, confirmed in Winnebago County, led to downed power lines, collapsed buildings, and road closures in areas like Appleton and Menasha. No injuries have been reported.

ICE is seeking to reopen a defunct 1,600-bed private prison in Appleton, Minnesota, with CoreCivic, the company previously responsible for its 2010 failure. Community organizers criticize the rushed process, citing errors in the contract and lack of local consultation, while public resistance remains strong due to recent ICE operations in the region.

Dennis Nagan, a man from Appleton, Wisconsin, transformed his yard into a wildlife-filled oasis called Memory Lake after being diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis. The space, which includes water, sand, and various animals, serves as a therapeutic retreat for him and his family, including his grandchildren.

Appleton’s private prison, Prairie Correctional Facility, is seeking job applicants for warden and security roles as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security considers the facility for immigration detention. CoreCivic, the prison’s owner, has posted job openings but has not finalized a contract with the agency. The facility, closed since 2010, has been identified as meeting ICE requirements for detaining immigrants.