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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Wisconsin storm damage: Mayville, Juneau face long road ahead
The Brief The NWS surveyed storm damage in Juneau and Mayville on Friday. Officials said likely tornadoes tore through the communities the previous day. Gov. Evers said they're in the process of determining whether there will be a disaster declaration. MAYVILLE, Wis. - Editor's note: The National Weather Service has since confirmed four tornadoes touched down in Dodge County on Thursday. The original report can be watched above or read below. The National Weather Service surveyed storm damage in Juneau and Mayville on Friday after officials said likely tornadoes tore through the communities the previous day. The backstory Due to the amount of damage. Deputies asked the public to avoid the area unless absolutely necessary. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android "There's a big difference when you just see tree damage versus structures losing their roofs, their walls," said Tim Halbach with the National Weather Service. "When things like that happen, it's a little bit more of an issue with people possibly getting injured, things like that, so that's one of the main concerns when you see that level of damage." What they're saying While no one was seriously hurt, the Mayville community has a long road ahead. West of the city, a farmhouse is without a back wall. In town, there are downed power lines, toppled trees and damaged roofs. "The winds are coming past, and the rain is going horizontal on me," resident Mary Ritger said. "I never expected giant trees down all over," said resident Ingrid Justman. Justman said they're lucky their homes were virtually unscathed, but there is a lot of cleanup from the snapped hardwood trees around her home. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android "I got to admit, I had tears in my eyes. I said a prayer, and I said I can't believe it. We were lucky," said resident Mitch McKinnon. "I got a whole different outlook now on storms." As neighbors help neighbors, the three are still in awe of Thursday's powerful storm. Officials were also in Juneau on Friday, trying to determine how strong the likely tornado was. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office told FOX6 News that some residents lost their homes. Crews rushed one person to the hospital after a roof caved in, but deputies said that person was going to be OK. Only two people reported minor injuries. What you can do With a big cleanup effort underway, Mayville is asking for volunteers to sign up at city hall if they want to assist in recovery efforts. "It could be a lot worse. We thank the lord that no one was seriously injured," said Mayor Rob Boelk. School was canceled, and graduation practice has been postponed. Mayville Junior/Senior High School was turned into a Red Cross shelter to provide help to those who need it. The organization is offering food, water, emotional support and a place to charge cellphones. The Red Cross Northeast Chapter is also deploying an emergency response vehicle to distribute essential supplies such as blankets, tarps, water, snacks, mops, sponges, gloves, cleaning solution, trash bags and more. What's next Gov. Tony Evers toured the shelter along with Dodge County Emergency Management officials. Evers said they are still in the process of determining whether there will be a disaster declaration. "A lot of things need to be rebuilt. People are pulling together. That's the important thing," he said. The Source Information in this report is from the National Weather Service, Dodge County Sheriff's Office, Dodge County Emergency Management and FOX6 News interviews.
New York Post
24-04-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers mocked over ‘cringe' video ahead of NFL draft: ‘First time holding a football?'
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers was ridiculed on social media Thursday after posting a 'cringe' video of himself 'getting warmed up' for the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay. 'Go long, Tony,' the lanky 73-year-old governor says in the clip as he drops back to pass, cocks his arm and propels the pigskin forward. On the receiving end of the throw is Evers himself, who looks more like he's about to field a punt than a pass but catches the ball nonetheless. Advertisement 3 Social media users ruthlessly questioned Evers' athletic abilities after he posted the clip. X / @GovEvers The video mercifully ends after Evers jogs about three steps and spikes the football to celebrate his 'touchdown' with fanfare blaring in the background. 'How did Dems ever lose the male vote by 80%?' conservative podcaster Stephen L. Miller sarcastically wrote on X, reacting to the governor's pre-draft post. Advertisement Several tweets referenced Evers' poor technique and 'low energy and lack of coordination.' 'First time holding a football?' Joe J. Penora wondered on X. 'My 10 year old daughter throws a football better than that,' another tweeter argued. 'Hey Noodle Arm, please stop,' a pro-Trump account implored. 'The cringe is off the charts.' Advertisement 3 'Looks like he plays for the Bears,' Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) wrote on X. X / @GovEvers 3 The 2025 NFL Draft is being held in Green Bay on Thursday night. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Even other politicians got in on the ribbing. 'Looks like he plays for the Bears,' Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) wrote on X, referring to the Chicago NFL team that went 5-12 last year. Advertisement 'This prospect has no chance of being drafted in 2026…' Eric Hovde, a 2024 GOP Senate candidate from Wisconsin, said of Evers. 'Is this like Evers' way of trying to taunt [Brett Favre] into running for Gov in '26?' Wisconsin political operative Jake Curtis wrote on X, referring to the legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback and supporter of President Trump. The White House rapid response X account shared a video clip from 1992 of the president impressively throwing a spiral through a target in Buffalo, in front of a packed stadium, to show Evers that 'this is how you throw a football.'
