Winnebago County
Coverage of Winnebago County in the Nexus archive.
- Officials urge patience as Fox Cities respond to tornado
An EF3 tornado caused severe damage in Menasha and Fox Crossing, blocking streets and downing power lines. Officials reported no fatalities but noted challenges in restoring services. Community organizations are distributing aid as emergency crews assess the damage.
- Tornado that carved a path of destruction in Wisconsin stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes
A powerful EF3 tornado devastated northeastern Wisconsin communities, including Appleton, Menasha, and Neenah, causing widespread destruction with homes leveled, vehicles flipped, and power lines toppled. The tornado, which stayed on the ground for over 20 minutes and traveled a 12-mile path, resulted in injuries but no reported deaths. Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency, and over 14,000 residents remained without power.
- Tornado that carved a path of destruction in Wisconsin stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes
A tornado in northeastern Wisconsin's Fox Cities region, including Appleton, Menasha, and Neenah, caused extensive damage by destroying homes, flipping cars, and knocking down power lines. The EF3 tornado remained on the ground for over 20 minutes, traveling 12 miles with winds up to 165 mph. No deaths were reported, but over 15,000 residents faced power outages, and shelters were opened for displaced individuals.
- Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, causing extensive damage and cutting power to thousands of homes. The tornado is located approximately 90 miles northwest of Milwaukee.
- Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
A tornado struck northeastern Wisconsin, causing extensive damage in cities like Appleton and Menasha, knocking out power to over 30,000 homes, and leaving no reported fatalities or injuries as of Monday evening. Emergency officials confirmed tornado-related destruction, including uprooted trees, downed power lines, and flipped vehicles, with restoration efforts expected to take several days.
- Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands
A tornado struck northeastern Wisconsin, causing severe damage in Menasha and Appleton, flipping vehicles, ripping roofs off homes, and cutting power to over 30,000 people. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado in Winnebago County, about 90 miles northwest of Milwaukee.
- Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
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.
- Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
A tornado in Wisconsin caused extensive damage, splintering homes, downing trees, and cutting power to thousands of homes. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado in Winnebago County, northwest of Milwaukee, with video showing debris from the storm.
- Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
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.
- Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
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.
- Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
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.
- Wisconsin Supreme Court says unborn ‘patients’ are owed informed consent
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that unborn children and minors are considered 'patients' under informed consent laws, allowing 11-year-old Charlie Brekke to pursue a negligence claim against Dr. Craig Batley. Brekke, born via surrogacy in 2015, suffered a shoulder injury during delivery due to complications, and the court determined Batley failed to obtain informed consent from the surrogate regarding alternative birth plans.
- Macomb County fence company owner pleads no contest to multiple cases, including embezzling from dad
Laura Dietz, a Macomb County fence company owner, pleaded no contest to multiple fraud and embezzlement charges, including stealing over $93,000 from her father and failing to deliver fence services to victims in St. Clair Shores and Shelby Township. She also issued a $11,751.14 nonsufficient funds check to Elite Fence Products and faces extradition to Wisconsin for a pending false pretenses charge.
- Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for recent storms, tornadoes and flooding
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation to address severe weather, flooding, and tornadoes affecting multiple counties over several months. The proclamation aims to mobilize state resources and expedite recovery efforts, with potential federal funding through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response program.