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Young Victim of OK Tornado Has Ties to Fond du Lac: UPDATED

9-year-old Sydney Angle's school took a direct hit from Monday's tornado. Her parents are originally from Fond du Lac, and their friends back here are ready to help out. Updated throughout.
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Harnessing the Power of Social Media in a Storm

Some heard the sirens first. Others actually saw the twister. But it was the social media storm that helped alert the masses in Oklahoma to take cover from the large, violent tornado. More>>

National Disasters Prompt Hospitals to Change Alert Systems

Area hospitals are standardizing their emergency alerts to prevent confusion and make their meaning -- and the need for action -- clear.
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Oshkosh West Students Hold Drive for Oklahoma Victims

Touched by the aftermath of the EF-5 tornado in Oklahoma, Oshkosh West students knew they needed to do something, and so began "Operation Oklahoma." Updated throughout.
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Patrolling Highway 41 from the Sky

Wisconsin State Patrol says they'll be watching speeders and other dangerous drivers this summer with an aerial patrol.
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Teens Accused of Murder Due in Court for Plea Hearing

Two teens accused of killing an elderly woman in Sheboygan Falls are scheduled to appear in court this morning. More>>

Student Documentaries Highlight Major Issues in Fox Valley

Lawrence University students Wednesday presented a series of short films highlighting five major social issues in the Fox Valley. More>>

Cutting-Edge Surgery on Unborn Child

19 weeks into Patty Stepien's pregnancy, an ultrasound revealed something wasn't right. Their unborn daughter had an opening in her spine.
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Volunteers Place Flags at Veterans' Graves

Volunteers gather at Allouez Catholic Cemetery Wednesday to place American flags at the graves of veterans ahead of Memorial Day. Going right down their lists, volunteers make sure every single veteran's More>>

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Okla. tornado damage: Thousands of homes, $1.5-$2B
Okla. tornado damage: Thousands of homes, $1.5-$2B
With her son holding her elbow, Colleen Arvin walked up her driveway to what was left of her house for 40 years.More >>
The tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb this week may have created $2 billion or more in damage as it tore through as many as 13,000 homes, multiple schools and a hospital, officials said Wednesday as they gave the...More >>
Arias jury deadlocked but must keep deliberating
Arias jury deadlocked but must keep deliberating
As a jury deliberates whether Jodi Arias should live or die for killing her one-time boyfriend, the convicted murderer says she deserves a chance at freedom someday.More >>
Jurors in the Jodi Arias murder said Wednesday they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether she should be sentenced to life in prison or death for killing her one-time boyfriend, prompting the judge to instruct...More >>
Waushara County's First Sheriff's K9 Dies
Waushara County's First Sheriff's K9 Dies
The Waushara County Sheriff's Office first K9 officer died suddenly this week.Sheriff David Peterson says Anuk died Monday due to complications from a hereditary condition.Anuk was ten years old. JHe startedMore >>
The Waushara County Sheriff's Office canine Anuk passed away suddenly this week.
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Wisconsin Republicans want rent-to-own exemption out of budget
Wisconsin Republicans want rent-to-own exemption out of budget
Two Republican state senators want the Legislature's finance committee to delete wording in Gov. Scott Walker's executive budget that would exempt rent-to-own businesses from Wisconsin's consumer...More >>
Two Republican state senators from Northeast Wisconsin want further scrutiny of a provision that would exempt rent-to-own businesses from Wisconsin's consumer protection laws.More >>
Unemployment improves in nearly all Wisconsin counties
Unemployment improves in nearly all Wisconsin counties
Unemployment rates improved in nearly all 72 Wisconsin counties last month.More >>
Unemployment rates improved in 67 counties last month and stayed the same in two others.
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Oshkosh Fire Department Gets FEMA Grant for Sealed Smoke Detectors
Oshkosh Fire Department Gets FEMA Grant for Sealed Smoke Detectors
Recently Action 2 News has covered the efforts of fire departments, including Green Bay and Fond du Lac, to ensure homes have working smoke detectors with batteries.Wednesday the Oshkosh Fire DepartmentMore >>
So more homes have working smoke alarms, the Oshkosh Fire Department is ordering 600 sealed, tamper-resistant smoke detectors with a 10-year battery life.
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2 infants among 10 kids killed in Oklahoma tornado
2 infants among 10 kids killed in Oklahoma tornado
The Oklahoma medical examiner's office says two infants are among 24 people killed by the tornado that ripped across the Oklahoma City area this week.More >>
Two infants were among the 24 people killed by the tornado that ripped across the Oklahoma City area this week, the Oklahoma medical examiner's office said Wednesday.More >>
How to Help Tornado Victims in Oklahoma
How to Help Tornado Victims in Oklahoma
Many people are looking for ways to help victims of the deadly tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.Some organizations have numbers and websites set up for you to donate.The Red Cross is offering the following waysMore >>
Web sites, addresses, and text numbers to make donations to help victims of the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.
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Precious Metals Dealer Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion
Precious Metals Dealer Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion
A 69-year-old precious metals dealer from Shawano was sentenced this week to four years in federal prison for tax evasion.According to the US Attorney's Office, Kalmar Gronvall ran an Internet business,More >>
Kalmar Gronvall, 69, was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution.More >>
Waushara County Joins Code RED Emergency Notification System
Waushara County Joins Code RED Emergency Notification System
Waushara County is adding the ability to notify citizens and businesses of emergency information by phone, email, and text messages.The CodeRED system lets emergency officials send warnings county-wideMore >>
Waushara County Emergency Management is urging citizens and businesses to register to get local emergency notifications by phone, email, or text message.More >>
Manitowoc Police: Teens Led Officers on Chase in Stolen Car
Manitowoc Police: Teens Led Officers on Chase in Stolen Car
Two teenage boys led officers on a chase in a stolen car Wednesday morning in Manitowoc, according to police.At 6 a.m., a Manitowoc officer spotted the suspects driving a vehicle that had been reportedMore >>
Two teenage boys led officers on a chase in a stolen car Wednesday morning in Manitowoc, according to police.More >>

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News Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin news from The Associated Press
Governor Scott Walker is gearing up for re-election next year. But the Republican's actions suggest he might be seeking a much bigger prize - the presidency in 2016. Walker is courting outside-the-state donors and...More >>
Wis. commission allows tribe to keep grant
Wis. commission allows tribe to keep grant
The vice chairman of the state Building Commission has decided to let a Wisconsin Chippewa tribe keep a $250,000 grant to help build a cultural center.More >>
The vice chairman of the state Building Commission has decided to let a Wisconsin Chippewa tribe keep a $250,000 grant to help build a cultural center.More >>
Wis. gov announces walleye production plan
Wis. gov announces walleye production plan
Gov. Scott Walker has announced a nearly $13 million effort to boost walleye production.More >>
Gov. Scott Walker has announced a nearly $13 million effort to boost walleye production.More >>
This Hour: Latest Wisconsin news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Wisconsin news, sports, business and entertainment
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is gearing up for re-election next year. But the Republican's actions suggest he might be seeking a much bigger prize - the presidency in 2016.More >>

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WikiLeaks case file fight moves to federal court
WikiLeaks case file fight moves to federal court
The WikiLeaks organization and a handful of journalists asked a federal judge Wednesday to order greater transparency in the court-martial of an Army private who has acknowledged sending reams of classified document...More >>
The WikiLeaks organization and a handful of journalists asked a federal judge Wednesday to order greater transparency in the court-martial of an Army private who has acknowledged sending reams of classified document to the...More >>
3rd grader who loved to sing among tornado victims
3rd grader who loved to sing among tornado victims
An Oklahoma man who grandson was killed when a tornado struck his school says the 8-year-old loved soccer and had a huge smile.More >>
An Oklahoma man who grandson was killed when a tornado struck his school says the 8-year-old loved soccer and had a huge smile.More >>
Weiner launches comeback bid to become NYC mayor
Weiner launches comeback bid to become NYC mayor
Anthony Weiner's run for a renaissance is officially on.More >>
Anthony Weiner knows there may be a lot of New Yorkers who would never consider voting for him again, but he says he's running for mayor because he wants to bring his ideas to the fore - and win.More >>
Broke no laws, IRS official says _ then takes 5th
Broke no laws, IRS official says _ then takes 5th
A House committee taking Congress' latest look at the Internal Revenue Service's mistreatment of tea party groups will apparently have to do so without input from the star witness.More >>
At the center of a political storm, an Internal Revenue Service supervisor whose agents targeted conservative groups swore Wednesday she did nothing wrong, broke no laws and never lied to Congress. Then she refused to answer...More >>

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Bears LB Urlacher announces his retirement
Bears LB Urlacher announces his retirement
Star linebacker Brian Urlacher says he's retiring after spending 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears.More >>
Brian Urlacher wasn't sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he's calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears.More >>
Veterans Adjust to New Roles on Offensive Line
Veterans Adjust to New Roles on Offensive Line
It's not just the Packers rookies who are adjusting this week at organized team activities. A couple of veterans are being forced to make some adjustments as well.Last season, Aaron Rodgers was sackedMore >>
The Packers are making changes to the offensive line after Aaron Rodgers was sacked 51 times last season, but the rearrangement takes some getting used to.More >>
Fans Get First Glimpse at 2013 Packers
Fans Get First Glimpse at 2013 Packers
Hundreds of football fans lined Oneida Street today, catching their first glimpse of the 2013 Green Bay Packers on the practice field. And leave it to the Packers to attract fans all the way from PugetMore >>
Hundreds of football fans lined Oneida Street, catching their first glimpse of the 2013 Green Bay Packers on the practice field.More >>
De Pere Swiftly Ends Southwest's Softball Post-season
De Pere Swiftly Ends Southwest's Softball Post-season
Division 1 softball regionals are underway. Green Bay Southwest's Trojans visited De Pere's Redbirds.In the fourth inning, the game was tied 1-1. De Pere's Carly Cerrato hit a base knock to center forMore >>
In the fourth inning the score was tied 1-1. At the end of the fifth inning, the Redbirds had won.More >>

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National Disasters Prompt Hospitals to Change Alert Systems
National Disasters Prompt Hospitals to Change Alert Systems
Several mass disasters in recent years, including tornados, have now prompted hospitals to change their communication and alert systems. If you heard Code Black over the speaker system at a hospital,More >>
Area hospitals are standardizing their emergency alerts to prevent confusion and make their meaning -- and the need for action -- clear.
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Senate rejects bid to let states run food stamps
Senate rejects bid to let states run food stamps
The Senate has rejected a Republican amendment to turn the federal food stamp program over to the states.More >>
The Senate on Wednesday rejected a Republican bid to turn the federal food stamp program over to the states.More >>
Pentagon: New record plan won't help vet backlog
Pentagon: New record plan won't help vet backlog
A U.S. official says the Pentagon has decided to buy a new computerized health records system that will allow the department to better share and merge its data with the Department of Veterans Affairs.More >>
The Pentagon has decided to buy a new computerized health records system to be able to better share and merge its data with the Department of Veterans Affairs, but officials cautioned that it was part of a "long-term...More >>
FDA panel backs experimental Merck insomnia drug
FDA panel backs experimental Merck insomnia drug
A federal panel of medical experts says that an experimental insomnia drug from Merck & Co Inc. appears safe and effective, despite evidence from company trials that the pill can cause daytime sleepiness and...More >>
A federal panel of medical experts said that an experimental insomnia drug from Merck & Co. Inc. appears safe and effective, despite evidence from company trials that the pill can cause daytime sleepiness and difficulty...More >>

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Need to Save Money? Look in Your Attic
Need to Save Money? Look in Your Attic
A lot of us are looking for ways to save on our energy bill, and it may be as simple as looking in your attic.Angie's List says your attic is a huge part of making sure your home is comfortable year-round.More >>
A lot of us are looking for ways to save on our energy bill, and it may be as simple as looking in your attic.More >>
ABC 2013 Fall schedule
ABC 2013 Fall schedule
By The Associated Press ABC's prime-time schedule for the fall. All times are Central. New programs are in BOLD. Click on "details" for show details, video and photo previews, and cast information fromMore >>
Plan your TV viewing this fall on WBAY-TV.More >>
ABC's Fall Season highlights
ABC's Fall Season highlights
By DAVID BAUDERAP Television Writer Some highlights of ABC's moves in its schedule for next season. WHAT'S NEW: Tuesday night. ABC is scheduling four of the eight new series on its fall schedule for TuesdayMore >>
What's new, what's gone, what's changed, and what's the best show title of the Fall TV season.More >>

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