The federal agency that oversees the National Weather Service says warning sirens and notifications went out well ahead of the devastating Joplin tornado.More >>
GRANTON (WAOW) -- Chasity Kuehn said the tornado that hit Clark County happened in the blink of an eye. "Seconds, probably seconds. Hear the winds and it was here and gone," said Kuehn. She showed NewslineMore >>
According to a report filed Wednesday the EF2 twister touched down about 7 miles northwest of Chili in Clark County at 5:05 p.m. It then traveled 7.2 miles, ending around 5:30 p.m. 2 miles northeast of Chili.More >>
The Clark County Sheriff's Department is asking that people stay away from damaged areas. There are still power lines down and debris along roadways west of Marshfield.More >>
A home has been completely leveled and two people are injured from storms that ripped through Clark County Tuesday, according to a Clark County Sheriff's deputy.More >>
Stefen Jaeger, who attended Wausau West, moved to Joplin last year. Little did he know he would witness one of the most devastating tornadoes in recent memory.More >>
Soul Asylum, the Sounds of Blackness and gospel singer Robert Robertson are among artists scheduled to perform at a benefit concert for victims of Sunday's tornado in north Minneapolis.More >>
Coming up Wednesday on Newsline 9 Live at 5, we take a look at tornado damage from Merrill to Joplin and how local communities are pulling together to clean up and move forward.More >>
Springtime marks a season of new beginnings for people in Merrill and across the state, one month to the day after tornadoes swept through the area.More >>
As of 3:30 p.m. Monday, 17,489 Wisconsin Public Service customers were affected by power outages 9,163 of those were in the Wausau area. Another 3,876 Minocqua and 3,691 Antigo customers were affected.More >>
Those of you who've ever wanted to learn when severe weather is approaching, you can. Weather spotters in the Wausau area took a class from the National Weather Service tonight. With all the harsh weatherMore >>
Newsline 9 will be partnering with our friends in Alabama to help raise money for disaster relief. Wednesday beginning at 4:00 a.m. Newsline 9 will livestream the United Way Tornado Relief Telethon produced by WVTM Birmingham, Alabama. The telethon will go through 2:00 a.m. Thursday.More >>
Local businesses are still recovering from the tornado, busy stocking the shelves, making sure there are more than enough supplies to go around.More >>
Tornado relief efforts have spread across our area almost as quickly as the storms did. One Medford girl decided to try to make a big difference even from miles away.More >>
During this month's storms, Merrill police officers had to borrow radios from Lincoln County and even then had some difficulty using them. They will soon have new technology to keep lines of communication open.More >>
Town of Merrill leaders said they've spent tens of thousands of dollars on clean-up efforts after storms swept through the area earlier this month.More >>
A lot of work has already been done around Merrill with the help of hundreds of volunteers who came to the rescue of storm victims over the past few weeks. Now the people turn from physical labor to paperwork filing, a task some said can be ever more daunting than picking up after all the debris.More >>
The Township of Merrill was one of the hardest hit areas by the tornadoes. The Township's residents came together tonight to find out what they can do to help each other and what it will take to pickMore >>
We may have seen snow Monday, but more than a week ago it was tornadoes. Some of those cleaning up the damage from the twisters say the white stuff will create a challenge.More >>
Four months ago, 14 tornados ripped through our state, causing millions of dollars in damage. People in Merrill continue to work on making their houses feel like home after the storm.More >>
Workers at Lincoln Windows in Merrill have spent the past four months getting things back to normal after April's storms. On Tuesday, their efforts finally paid off.More >>
The final report for the month shows 753 twisters across the country, including a super outbreak on April 25-28 that killed more than 300 people in the South and Midwest.More >>
STEVENS POINT (WAOW)-- Portage County leaders have declared a state of emergency to help cope with extensive storm damage costs. County executive Patty Drier says she's confident that time and resourcesMore >>
UW Stevens Point leaders said flood damage there can be covered by their insurance, since they're a part of the Self-Funded Property program. This works since they are a state-owned entity.More >>
Hundreds of oaks and pines were ripped from their roots in this week's storms. Now, loads of lumber block the paths of runners and nature lovers in Stevens Point. Leaders blocked off parts of the Schmeeckle Reserve until they can finish cleaning up.More >>
Trees fell across the city and some people have been without power for days. But things are starting to look up for people in neighborhoods at UWSP and everywhere in between.More >>
Warning sirens sounded Tuesday night in Wausau, but not in Stevens Point where the brunt of the storm hit. Emergency Management leaders say, the sirens shouldn't have sounded at all.More >>
When the power goes out health department officials say any food left in the fridge can spoil in a matter of hours. They say foods like milk, eggs, and meat are particularly sensitive to temperature.More >>
A State of Emergency is in effect in the City of Stevens Point. WPS is working to restore power. Please use caution when traveling in the city, and do not touch downed power lines.More >>
During the general emergency declared for Stevens Point due to last night's storm, citizens have been asked to conserve water usage until further notice.More >>
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation reports that more than 14,000 customers are without power in Stevens Point. Alliant Energy reports an additional 98 of their customers are affected in Portage County.More >>
Merrill business owners closed down Main Street and opened their doors with special deals, free music and food to celebrate their first downtown block party.More >>
Sunday marked the three month anniversary of the tornadoes that ripped through our area, damaging homes and destroying millions of dollars worth of property in its path. This weekend, we'll take a look back at the damage done and what the community has been doing to rebuild.More >>
Wausau's yard waste site is offering extended hours this week in light of last week's storm. You can drop off your yard debris from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.More >>
A six-year-old Stevens Point girl puts together a plan to raise money for storm victims across the country. Eleanor Knippel's a little girl with big aspirations.More >>
The National Weather Service says the tornado that swept through the southwest Missouri town of Joplin was a highest-rated EF5 storm, with winds greater than 200 mph.More >>
Marshes stretching along County Road F are Bill Hatch's livelihood. Imagine his shock when he arrived Sunday night to see most of the buildings he uses to run Cranberry Creek Cranberries Inc. leveled.More >>
For the small group of people staying at the Deer Trail Park Campground, Sunday's storms seemed surreal. Authorities report 45 trailers were damaged in the storm.More >>
In the path of a storm most will go to great lengths to stay safe. A Portage County woman took every measure to protect herself, and she says she'd do it againMore >>
Walker says his heart goes out to everyone affected by the storm and says he's grateful no one was seriously injured. Walker toured damaged neighborhoods by car Monday afternoon.More >>
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon expects rescuers to find survivors in the rubble of Joplin after a massive tornado tore through the city and killed at least 89 people.More >>
The White House says President Barack Obama was briefed several times on the deadly tornadoes in the Midwest during his overnight flight from Washington to Dublin.More >>
The mayor of La Crosse has declared a state of emergency after a severe storm hit the western Wisconsin town, tearing roofs from homes and sending emergency responders to search debris for people trapped inside.More >>
Some of the first aerial photos of north Minneapolis after a tornado hit the area show block after block of toppled trees and homes with damaged roofs.More >>
A powerful storm has hit LaCrosse, severely damaging the Kmart store, tearing roofs from homes and possibly trapping some residents inside an apartment building.More >>
STRATFORD (WAOW) - The Marathon County Sheriff's Department says a near head-on crash involving a semi-truck and a pickup truck seriously injured the driver of the pickup on Friday.More >>
STRATFORD (WAOW) - The Marathon County Sheriff's Department says a near head-on crash involving a semi-truck and a pickup truck seriously injured the driver of the pickup on Friday.More >>
Authorities say there were no fatalities when an Interstate 5 bridge over a river north of Seattle collapsed. The Thursday evening bridge failure dumped vehicles and people into the water.More >>
Authorities say there were no fatalities when an Interstate 5 bridge over a river north of Seattle collapsed. The Thursday evening bridge failure dumped vehicles and people into the water.More >>
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