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Manawa dam failure, Little Wolf River area floods amid heavy rain
MANAWA, Wis. - A dam in an eastern Wisconsin community has been breached, prompting people living downriver to be evacuated, the National Weather Service said Friday. Floodwaters breached the dam in Manawa along the Little Wolf River was breached around 1:45 p.m., meteorologist Scott Cultice said. The town has a population of about 1,200. It was not immediately clear how many people were evacuated.
Flooding forces evacuations and road closures in Manawa
MANAWA , Wis. (WBAY) - Flooding in Manawa is impacting many residents, some seeking shelter at two spots Friday. The flooding still impacting some roads in the Manawa area. A few roads are still closed Friday night including: Beech Street Road, Cemetery Road and County Highway B just West of Manawa.
Manawa Rodeo Canceled as Flooding Impacts City
MANAWA, WI (WSAU) — A state of emergency is underway in the Waupaca County City of Manawa after a dam breach led to flooding in the city. It happened on Friday after heavy rain fell, causing Mill Pond to push into the city. As of Friday, all entrances to the city are closed off until flood waters go down.
Rotary recognizes ‘Service Above Self’
At the close of each school year the Waupaca Rotary Club recognizes a Waupaca School District teacher or staff member with its Service Above Self Award. The award recognizes community service that extends beyond job responsibilities. Award winners receive a $500, including $250 they can keep, and another $250 they...
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