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“Extremely dangerous” tornado hits eastern Wisconsin, damage reported in Appleton, Menasha, Lake Winnebago

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An “extremely dangerous” tornado hit parts of eastern Wisconsin on Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service, leaving significant damage and knocking out power for thousands of people. The agency said the confirmed tornado was spotted near Appleton, Menasha and Lake Winnebago, about 30 miles southwest of Green Bay, around 12:15 p.m. “Other locations … Read more

Children who died on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin were trapped in sunken boat, police say

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Three children who died when a boat capsized on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin amid a sudden storm last week were found inside the sunken vessel, police said. Seven people were rescued along with the three children who died when a strong storm blew into Walworth County Friday, causing the boat to take on water, capsize … Read more

3 dead and others rescued after boat capsizes on Wisconsin lake amid storms

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LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — Three people died and seven others were rescued Friday after a boat capsized in Geneva Lake as a strong storm passed through southern Wisconsin, an official said. Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin’s Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings, said Tom Hausner, undersheriff … Read more

3 dead after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin during severe storm; source says victims are children

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Three people died on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin after a boat capsized during a severe storm Friday. A source told CBS News Chicago the fatalities were children.  The source said a group was out on Geneva Lake when severe storms suddenly moved in, causing the boat to flip in the water. The Walworth County Sheriff’s … Read more

Mille Lacs Lake walleye limit stays at 3 for May fishing opener, with size restrictions

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Anglers heading to Mille Lacs Lake for the fishing opener will be allowed to keep three walleyes per day, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced ahead of the fishing opener. The three-walleye limit takes effect with the open water season opener on May 9. Harvested walleyes must be at least 17 inches, and only … Read more

Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City sends at least 12 people to hospitals

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EDMOND, Okla. — A shooting Sunday night at a party at a lake near Oklahoma City sent least 12 people to hospitals, according to police and hospital officials. Edmond police spokesperson Emily Ward said authorities received reports of shots being fired at about 9 p.m. at a gathering of young people near Arcadia Lake. She … Read more

Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City leaves at least 10 wounded, police say

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Oklahoma City — At least 10 people have been taken to hospitals following a shooting at party at a lake near Oklahoma City, police say. No suspects are in custody, CBS Oklahoma City affiliate KWTV reports, adding that officials said there was no ongoing threat to the public. Edmond, Oklahoma police spokesperson Emily Ward said authorities … Read more