Around Town
STORY HOUR: The Iola Village Library is hosting the Dino Days of Summer every Friday in August at 10:30 a.m.
THIRSTY PERCH MUSIC: Little Disco Band will play tonight starting at 7 p.m.
Around the County
FUNNEL CLOUDS: On Monday, July 21, funnel clouds were spotted south of Tigerton and Highway 49 and Kluck Road in Waupaca County. A large rotation was seen above the Dollar General in Marion.
MANAWA SCHOOL BOARD considers naming football field. The board reviewed a proposal to name the field after legendary coach Bob Lieberman during its recent meeting. Officials weighed the request alongside other agenda items. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
WAUPACA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE handled multiple calls. Incidents included trespassing reports, suspicious burning, potential elder abuse, a hit-and-run with a light pole, welfare checks, and property concerns on July 21. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
WAUPACA ARTS HUB secures major grant. The organization received $291,201 in state funding to help establish a permanent home at 515 School St. in Waupaca. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
NEW LONDON area sees ongoing flood recovery. The chamber foundation provided updates on federal aid and recovery efforts following April storms, with additional infrastructure work continuing. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
CLINTONVILLE fire department parking lot repair advances. The city will seek bids after flood damage impacted the north side lot at the station. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
Around the State
Here are the top overnight news stories from across Wisconsin:
PEDESTRIAN struck and killed by train in Waukesha. A person died early Tuesday morning, July 21, after being hit by a train. Details on the victim’s identity and circumstances remain under investigation. (Source: FOX6)
MILWAUKEE shootings wound six, including three teens. Separate incidents Monday, July 20, left six people injured. Police seek suspects in the cases. (Source: FOX6)
MILWAUKEE COUNTY opens Disaster Recovery Center. The center launched Tuesday to assist residents with uninsured losses from April’s severe storms and flooding. (Source: TMJ4)
CYCLOSPORIASIS cases prompt restaurant precautions in Wisconsin. Health officials address the parasite outbreak linked to produce as some Milwaukee eateries enhance food safety steps. (Source: FOX6)
WEST ALLIS man arrested after home break-in standoff. Police tased and took the suspect into custody following an armed standoff Monday night. (Source: TMJ4)
WISCONSIN ranks high for school systems nationally. A new report placed the state among the best for public education quality. (Source: FOX6)
Today in History
Here are 10 notable moments from Today in History:
356 B.C. — HEROSTRATUS sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, in a bid for fame. The arson led to his name being erased from records in an early example of damnatio memoriae.
1861 — CONFEDERATE forces defeat Union troops at the First Battle of Bull Run near Manassas, Virginia, in the first major battle of the Civil War. The Confederate victory shattered illusions of a short conflict.
1925 — JOHN T. SCOPES is convicted in Dayton, Tennessee, of violating state law by teaching evolution. The “Scopes Monkey Trial” highlighted the national debate over science and religion in public schools.
1969 — NEIL ARMSTRONG and Buzz Aldrin lift off from the lunar surface in the Apollo 11 lunar module after their historic moonwalk. The ascent from the Sea of Tranquility marked a successful return to orbit.
1970 — THE ASWAN High Dam officially opens in Egypt. The massive project allowed control of the Nile River’s flooding and provided hydroelectric power but displaced communities and altered ecosystems.
1983 — SCIENTISTS at Vostok Station, Antarctica, record the world’s lowest temperature of minus 128.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The extreme reading advanced understanding of polar climate conditions.
1990 — PINK FLOYD performs “The Wall” at the site of the former Berlin Wall in a star-studded charity concert. Roger Waters led the event celebrating German reunification with global artists.
2007 — J.K. ROWLING’S “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” the final book in the series, is released worldwide. Midnight release parties drew millions of fans celebrating the cultural phenomenon.
2011 — NASA’S SPACE shuttle Atlantis lands at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, completing STS-135. The mission ended the 30-year space shuttle program after 135 flights.
2024 — PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN ends his re-election campaign and endorses Vice President Kamala Harris. The decision reshaped the Democratic ticket weeks before the party convention.
