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Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roads

Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roads

MILWAUKEE — Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states forced motorists to abandon their vehicles, cut power to thousands of households and closed busy roadways. Organizers of the Wisconsin State Fair said they were scrapping the final day of the 11-day event after rains …

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Midwest flooding cancels Wisconsin State Fair and cuts power

Midwest flooding cancels Wisconsin State Fair and cuts power

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states forced motorists to abandon their vehicles, cut power to thousands of households and closed busy roadways. Organizers of the Wisconsin State Fair said they were scrapping the final day of the 11-day event after …

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Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair, water rescues in Milwaukee

Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair, water rescues in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE — Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states led to water rescues, power outages and road closures. Organizers of the Wisconsin State Fair said they were canceling the final day of the 11-day event after rains flooded the fairgrounds in West Allis, which …

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Heavy Rains in Wisconsin Lead to Flooding and Early Closure of State Fair – The New York Times

Heavy Rains in Wisconsin Lead to Flooding and Early Closure of State Fair  The New York Times Flood warning issued for several SE Wisconsin counties as rain continues  WISN Historic Milwaukee flooding triggers emergency declaration  WISN See aftermath of severe weather, flooding in Milwaukee, Wisconsin  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel PHOTOS | Eerie clouds and damage from Saturday afternoon storms  WLUK Source link

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Milwaukee contends with flash flooding, state fair and airport affected, with more rain expected Sunday

Milwaukee contends with flash flooding, state fair and airport affected, with more rain expected Sunday

Facebook Tweet Email Link Floodwaters rushed through Milwaukee’s fairgrounds, airport and roads Saturday, as historic rainfall led to flash flooding, water rescues and an early closure of the region’s beloved state fair. With more rain forecast for the region Sunday, officials are urging caution on the roads. The National Weather Service in Milwaukee issued several flash flood warnings for the …

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NYS Fair adds 9 new acts, experiences to 2025 grounds entertainment

NYS Fair adds 9 new acts, experiences to 2025 grounds entertainment

What do a mentalist, a lumberjack and a Woolly Mammoth have in common? Well, they’ll all be part of the grounds entertainment at this year’s New York State Fair. The NYS Fair is bringing nine new family-friendly attractions, experiences and shows that will take place throughout the fairgrounds. All are free with admission to the Fair, which runs from Aug. …

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Iowa State Fair | Weather Updates

Iowa State Fair | Weather Updates

Follow this page for up-to-date weather info at the Fair, including cancellations, postponed events or location changes. August 7, 2025 (8.7.2025 5:25 p.m.) ATTENTION: Some overflow camping areas have now reopened. One of the three overflows is open; it is the overflow that does not allow generators to run all the time. (8.7.2025 10:05 a.m.) ATTENTION: Due to wet conditions, all overflow camping …

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Guaranteeing Fair Banking For All Americans – The White House

Guaranteeing Fair Banking For All Americans – The White House

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose.  Financial institutions have engaged in unacceptable practices to restrict law-abiding individuals’ and businesses’ access to financial services on the basis of political or religious beliefs or lawful business activities.  Some financial institutions participated …

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President Donald J. Trump Guarantees Fair Banking for All Americans – The White House

President Donald J. Trump Guarantees Fair Banking for All Americans – The White House

PROHIBITING POLITICIZED OR UNLAWFUL DEBANKING: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to ensure that Federal regulators do not promote policies and practices that allow financial institutions to deny or restrict services based on political beliefs, religious beliefs, or lawful business activities, ensuring fair access to banking for all Americans. The Order directs Federal banking regulators to remove …

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