Picking up the pieces in wake of Oklahoma tornado
The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday.
- May 21, 2013
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The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday.
Wild Safari Adventure — Children can explore this special exhibit that includes a collection of actual preserved African animals on loan from the Wisconsin Museum of International Wildlife.
For Fond du Lac area educators, the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma on Monday has called to mind memories of the Oakfield twister, and reminded everyone why crisis planning is so important.
Is the tea party getting its groove back? Shouts of vindication from around the country suggest the movement's leaders certainly think so.
Legislation that would ban mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers is being met with opposition from public health officials and hospital administrators.
Con-way Freight will construct a new $8 million terminal and add 55 jobs in Fond du Lac.
BARABOO — Prosecutors are trying to show a jury that a Wisconsin raw milk farmer showed blatant disregard for state licensing laws.
I am opposed to spending tax dollars to finance private schools, especially when these schools are providing religious education. The first reason for this opposition is based on the separation of church and state.
The drop in U.S. birth rates to the lowest level since 1920 is sounding alarms about the nation's ability to support its fast-growing elderly population.
A sign at the Karl Ray Lanes thanks area residents for the memories over the years at the longtime bowling center.
Blood Drive — A Community Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at Grace Lutheran Church, 384 Oak St., Berlin. Donors will also have an opportunity to donate platelets. Lunch will be served. Walk-in donors are welcome.
A Memorial Day ceremony will take place at 11 a.m., Monday, May 27, at Fireman's Park.
Brothertown Bingo, 6:30 p.m. at Brothertown Indian Nation Community Center, 311 Winnebago Drive.
A Dodge County landlord was ordered by Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen to pay $70,000 in fines for violating many of Wisconsin's laws relating to land use.
More than 1 million Americans a year work as interns. Some occur just during summer months, others are more open-ended.
After placing fourth at regionals a year ago, the Campbellsport golf team was happy to bump up a couple spots on Tuesday.
Microsoft thinks it has the one.
Whoever believes there's nothing new under the sun hasn't seen the plants being introduced for the 2013 gardening season.
The Legislature's budget committee Tuesday approved a measure meant to discourage public employees from collecting a pension and a paycheck at the same time.
Plantain — the weed — is one of the banes of a lawn, along with grubs and their attendant skunks.
Sixth-seeded Winnebago Lutheran upset No. 3 Lomia in last Thursday's regional first round, but had no such luck against No. 2 Laconia Tuesday.
The St. Mary's Springs golf team came into Tuesday's Division 3 regional meet as the favorite and certainly expected to win.
Coming off a second-place showing at the Fox Valley Association tournament, the Fond du Lac tennis team had another good outing Tuesday at a division 1 sub-sectional at the Fox Cities Racquet Club, sending six players on to Thursday's sectional.
Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Tom Petri introduced legislation Tuesday to request that President Barack Obama award the Medal of Honor to local World War II veteran James Megellas for heroic actions during the Battle of the Bulge.
Sixth-seeded Winnebago Lutheran upset No. 3 Lomia in last Thursday's regional first round, but had no such luck against No. 2 Laconia Tuesday.
Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives.
The Fond du Lac baseball team trailed 6-3 going into the bottom of the seventh inning, where they rallied for four runs to top Neenah 7-6 at home.
Kiel struck first, but the top ranked Warriors responded, scoring five runs in the first, one in the second and three more in the third to move on to the Regional final.
The Legislature's budget committee on Tuesday approved Gov. Scott Walker's proposal requiring that able-bodied adults on Wisconsin's food stamps program to spend at least 20 hours a week working or getting trained for a job.
Springs trailed only 1-0 heading into the bottom of the fourth inning, where Horicon scored three support runs to seal the win.
Out and about Lakeside Park, in Fond du Lac, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
Carlos Gomez hit a go-ahead two-run double, Jonathan Lucroy had three hits and an RBI and five Milwaukee relievers combined for five scoreless innings as the Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 Tuesday night.
A tough season for the Cardinals came to an end Tuesday as Slinger scored four runs in the first and sixth innings.
The victim of a dog attack is expected to take the stand Wednesday for cross examination as the trial of a 59-year-old Campbellsport man moves into its third day in Fond du Lac County Circuit Court.
At North Fond du Lac, the Ledgers used four shutout innings from Brennan Ottery, as he added five strikeouts in the 10-1 win.
Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. And when they did, the awesome amount of energy released over that city dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima.
The Fond du Lac baseball team trailed 6-3 going into the bottom of the seventh inning, where they rallied for four runs to top Neenah 7-6 at home.
Laconia hosts Winnebago Lutheran Academy in a WIAA Division 3 regional semifinal softball game, at William Taylor Park, in Rosendale, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
The defending D4 champion Oaks got a stellar outing from sophomore McKaela Ryan, who allowed just two baserunners on two hits while striking out six.
At Oshkosh, Bethany Westphal scored on a direct free kick in double overtime to shut out Lourdes, 1-0.
New homes and businesses are springing up in the Fond du Lac area.
At Lomira, North Fond du Lac/Oakfield scored two goals within the first ten minutes and got two goals out of Brooke Rymer to defeat the Lions 4-3.
WIAA division 2 regional track meet hosted in North Fond du Lac. Monday, May 20, 2013. Patrick Flood/The Reporter Media.
Mercury Marine-sponsored angler Edwin Evers claimed victory May 12 at the Bassmaster Elite Series Alabama River Charge bass fishing tournament in Montgomery, Ala.
At Lomira, the Lions fell behind early as KML scored four runs in the first two innings in the 7-2 loss.
At Mayville, Ashley Struck scored three goals in the first half as the Cardinals led 4-0 at the half.
Microsoft unveiled its next-gen console on Tuesday, touting it as a system that will provide diverse entertainment on a single platform.
The Spartans jumped on Cambria-Friesland early, scoring four runs in the first and three more in the second as they won 12-1 in five innings.
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