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After a tornado tore through Ringle, Wisconsin, the community rallied with such force that one home lost its roof and was nearly rebuilt within days. Local restaurants, churches, and volunteers from across central Wisconsin proved that disaster can bring out the best in people.
When an EF-3 tornado tore through Menasha, Wisconsin, the community response was overwhelming. From 5-year-olds wanting to help to half a million dollars raised in days, neighbors near and far are showing up for those who lost everything.
When a tornado tore through Ringle, Wisconsin, a local church didn't wait for help to arrive. Within days, 120 volunteers showed up ready to rebuild their neighbors' lives.
Less than 24 hours after a tornado ripped through three Wisconsin communities, hundreds of volunteers are heading to Appleton to help families rebuild their homes and lives. Teams will clear debris, rescue belongings, and bring hope to neighborhoods torn apart in minutes.
When an EF-3 tornado tore through Ringle, Wisconsin, a local radio station and hardware store teamed up to raise over $46,000 in a single day. The community showed up in droves, some waiting over an hour just to donate.
After an EF-3 tornado tore through Wisconsin communities, hundreds of volunteers from 23 states rushed in to help families rebuild. One Navy veteran whose home was damaged called their help "living proof that God exists."
When a tornado tore through Wisconsin's Fox Cities, neighbors turned crisis into connection. Within hours, multiple organizations opened shelters, coordinated volunteers, and launched donation drives to help every affected resident recover.
After an EF-3 tornado devastated Menasha, Wisconsin, St. Thomas Episcopal Church kept its doors open to serve free meals and supplies despite having no electricity or running water. Volunteers and crews are working around the clock to help the community rebuild.
When a tornado destroyed the Paper Valley Soccer Complex in Fox Crossing, Wisconsin, competing teams dropped their rivalry to help clean up. The community response means kids can play again in early August.
Hundreds of volunteers are helping Ringle, Wisconsin, recover after an EF-3 tornado tore through the community last week. Many helpers are local residents giving back to the place they call home.
When a tornado tore through Menasha, Wisconsin, 400 volunteers showed up within minutes to help their neighbors rebuild. The massive community response turned a tragedy into a powerful display of American compassion.
Wisconsin lawmakers just introduced a groundbreaking bill to power the entire state with 100% clean energy by 2050. If passed, Wisconsin would join three neighboring states already leading the clean energy revolution.
While the U.S. exits the Paris Climate Agreement, Wisconsin utilities are doubling down on clean energy with major solar, wind, and battery projects. Wisconsin Public Service has already slashed emissions by 56% since 2005 and just launched the state's first large-scale battery storage facility.
Wisconsin is building 78 new electric vehicle charging stations with $78 million in federal funding, ensuring drivers are never more than 50 miles from a quality charger. The state DOT is focusing two-thirds of stations in northern Wisconsin to boost tourism and ease range anxiety for EV owners.
When atmospheric scientist Perry Samson got caught inside a tornado during a 2008 research trip, he tried to snap a photo for the "instant PhD" he'd promised students. The camera didn't work, but his sense of humor and quick thinking kept him alive.
When temperatures plunged to -4°F in Madison, Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin shut down but the city's 62 electric buses kept running. Just four years after electric buses failed miserably in the cold, new technology is proving that zero-emission transit can handle brutal Midwestern winters.
When an EF4 tornado devastated Enid, Oklahoma, over 400 volunteers answered the call within 24 hours to help their neighbors rebuild. From Air Force personnel to church groups, Oklahomans showed up in force to turn tragedy into a display of community strength.
A news photographer documenting tornado damage in Illinois heard a woman's cries and helped rescue her husband trapped under their collapsed home with a broken leg. Scott Lasker's quick action during the EF-3 tornado aftermath turned him from observer to hero in seconds.
The Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey team claimed their second consecutive national championship with a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Ohio State. The win marks Wisconsin's ninth NCAA title, the most of any program in women's college hockey.
A Nebraska Hy-Vee is turning International Donut Day into a double mission: breaking a world record and raising money for tornado victims. Every dozen donuts sold contributes $1 to families rebuilding after the Howard County tornado. #
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