Appleton

A former Minnesota private prison, Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, will reopen as an immigrant detention center under a CoreCivic federal contract starting in August 2026, housing 1,600 detainees by 2027 and generating $75 million annually.

CoreCivic has secured a five-year federal contract with ICE to reopen the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota, as an immigrant detention center holding up to 1,600 detainees. The $75 million annual contract aligns with the Trump administration's efforts to expand detention capacity for increased deportations, with operations expected to start in late 2024 and reach full capacity by 2027.

A rare EF3 tornado caused widespread damage in northeast Wisconsin, creating a 12-mile path of destruction in Appleton and Menasha. This marks the fourth EF3 tornado in Wisconsin in 2026, the highest since 1984, while Europe continues to experience heatwaves.

A powerful EF3 tornado caused widespread damage in northeastern Wisconsin, flattening homes and uprooting trees, but no deaths were reported due to its timing during the workday. First responders continue searching for victims, over 10,000 residents remain without power, and recovery efforts are ongoing in the Fox Cities region.

No deaths were reported after a tornado devastated parts of north-eastern Wisconsin, leveling homes and toppling trees and power lines in the Fox Cities region, including Appleton, Menasha, and Neenah. First responders searched affected areas for potential victims.

Rescuers searched through wreckage in north-eastern Wisconsin after a tornado caused significant destruction, leveling homes and toppling trees and power lines. The Fox Cities region, including Appleton, Menasha, and Neenah, was heavily impacted, though no deaths were reported.

A powerful EF3 tornado devastated northeastern Wisconsin communities, including Appleton, Menasha, and Neenah, causing widespread destruction with homes leveled, vehicles flipped, and power lines toppled. The tornado, which stayed on the ground for over 20 minutes and traveled a 12-mile path, resulted in injuries but no reported deaths. Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency, and over 14,000 residents remained without power.

Survey crews in Wisconsin confirmed an EF-3 tornado struck Appleton and Menasha, reaching wind speeds of up to 140 miles per hour. The storm caused significant damage in the areas.

A tornado in northeastern Wisconsin caused widespread destruction, uprooting homes, flipping vehicles, and leaving over 15,000 residents without power. Preliminary data classifies it as an EF3 tornado with winds up to 165 mph, though no deaths or missing persons have been reported.

A tornado in northeastern Wisconsin caused extensive damage, including uprooted homes, flipped vehicles, and power outages, but no deaths or missing persons were reported. The EF3 tornado, with winds up to 165 mph, traveled over 12 miles, leaving over 15,000 without power and prompting shelters and a boil water advisory.

A tornado in northeastern Wisconsin's Fox Cities region, including Appleton, Menasha, and Neenah, caused extensive damage by destroying homes, flipping cars, and knocking down power lines. The EF3 tornado remained on the ground for over 20 minutes, traveling 12 miles with winds up to 165 mph. No deaths were reported, but over 15,000 residents faced power outages, and shelters were opened for displaced individuals.

A tornado struck northeastern Wisconsin, causing extensive damage in cities like Appleton and Menasha, knocking out power to over 30,000 homes, and leaving no reported fatalities or injuries as of Monday evening. Emergency officials confirmed tornado-related destruction, including uprooted trees, downed power lines, and flipped vehicles, with restoration efforts expected to take several days.

A powerful tornado struck Appleton and Menasha, damaging homes and leaving over 110,000 homes without power. The National Weather Service issued a high-level warning, and Wisconsin has seen increased tornado activity linked to climate change, with June 2026 being the most active June since 2008.

A tornado struck northeastern Wisconsin, causing severe damage in Menasha and Appleton, flipping vehicles, ripping roofs off homes, and cutting power to over 30,000 people. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado in Winnebago County, about 90 miles northwest of Milwaukee.

A tornado struck Wisconsin, causing extensive damage to homes, downing trees, and cutting power to thousands. The storm, confirmed in Winnebago County and moving toward Fond du Lac County, resulted in structural damage, flipped vehicles, and road closures. No injuries were reported, but Menasha and Fox Crossing experienced collapsed buildings and citywide power outages.

An 'extremely dangerous' tornado hit Appleton and Menasha, Wisconsin, causing significant damage and power outages. The storm that produced the tornado may generate more as it moves south, with over 390,000 customers without power in the region. A 29-year-old man was killed in Whitewater from a suspected lightning strike.

A tornado in Wisconsin caused extensive damage, including splintered homes, downed trees, and power outages affecting thousands. The storm impacted Winnebago County and areas like Appleton and Menasha, with reports of collapsed buildings and road closures, though no injuries have been confirmed.

A tornado in Wisconsin caused extensive damage, including destroyed homes, downed trees, and power outages for thousands. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado in Winnebago County, with severe impacts in Appleton and Menasha, though no injuries have been reported.

A tornado struck Wisconsin, causing extensive damage to homes, trees, and infrastructure, cutting power to thousands. The storm, confirmed in Winnebago County, led to downed power lines, collapsed buildings, and road closures in areas like Appleton and Menasha. No injuries have been reported.

ICE is seeking to reopen a defunct 1,600-bed private prison in Appleton, Minnesota, with CoreCivic, the company previously responsible for its 2010 failure. Community organizers criticize the rushed process, citing errors in the contract and lack of local consultation, while public resistance remains strong due to recent ICE operations in the region.

Dennis Nagan, a man from Appleton, Wisconsin, transformed his yard into a wildlife-filled oasis called Memory Lake after being diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis. The space, which includes water, sand, and various animals, serves as a therapeutic retreat for him and his family, including his grandchildren.

Appleton’s private prison, Prairie Correctional Facility, is seeking job applicants for warden and security roles as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security considers the facility for immigration detention. CoreCivic, the prison’s owner, has posted job openings but has not finalized a contract with the agency. The facility, closed since 2010, has been identified as meeting ICE requirements for detaining immigrants.