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Wisconsin woman organizes Facebook donation drive to help Hurricane Helene victims
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – A Wisconsin woman was inspired to take action after seeing the devastation Hurricane Helene has had on many people, including one of her own friends.
Jayne Pickart saw a Facebook post shared by her friend living in Tennessee, showing photos of roads and homes destroyed by Helene. She immediately knew she wanted to do anything to help.
Pickart began collecting donations on Facebook, and her post quickly started trending around Wisconsin. People from Beaver Dam, Waupon, Ripon and Brandon all jumped at the opportunity to help out. Some people went as far as donating portions of their paycheck.
“The generosity in small towns is just unbelievable. You cannot believe how much people want to give to help other people and other states,” said Pickart.
Pickart organized all of the materials and money donated to be sent to Tennessee. A truck containing all of the materials leaves Thursday to donate the items to a local church.
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Weekend snow could impact thanksgiving week in southern Wisconsin
Weekend snow could impact thanksgiving week in southern Wisconsin
Days after more than a foot of snow fell in northern Wisconsin, another winter storm could bring anywhere from six to 11 inches of snow to the southern half of the state.
All of southern Wisconsin is under a winter storm warning beginning Saturday, Nov. 29, according to the Milwaukee/Sullivan National Weather Service office.
The warning goes into effect beginning at 3 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 until 6 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 30 for the following counties: Marquette, Green Lake, Sauk, Columbia, Iowa, Dane, Jefferson, Lafayette, Green, Rock, Walworth, Racine and Kenosha.
The winter storm warning extends into southeastern Wisconsin beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 for Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, Waukesha and Milwaukee counties. The warning will expire at 6 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 30.
In northeast and central Wisconsin, the National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a winter storm warning from 9 a.m. Nov. 29 to 6 a.m. Nov. 30 for Wood, Portage, Door, Waupaca, Outagamie, Brown, Kewaunee, Waushara, Winnebago, Calumet and Manitowoc counties. Snow is expected to be six to nine inches.
Lesser amounts of snow — between two and eight inches — are expected to the north, up to the Michigan border. Marathon, Menominee, Oconto, Shawano and southern Marinette counties are under a winter storm watch from morning through late night Saturday, Nov. 29.
In the western and southwest parts of the state, the National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a winter storm warning between 3 a.m. Nov. 29 to 6 a.m. Nov. 30 for Adams, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Buffalo, Jackson and Trempealeau counties, with five to nine inches of snow expected.
There’s also a winter storm warning between midnight Nov. 28 and 6 a.m. Nov. 30 for Crawford, Grant and Richland counties, with eight to 11 inches of snow expected.
The storm is expected to be a “long duration snow event,” NWS meteorologist Kevin Wagner told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Wagner said those traveling for Thanksgiving should keep an eye on the forecast.
“If you can alter plans to avoid the worst conditions, that would probably be the best idea,” he said.
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What to do in a winter storm
During winter storms, NWS advises staying inside, stocking up on food and water, and charging essential devices in case of power outages. If your heat goes out, NWS says you should:
- Close off unneeded rooms.
- Place towels or rags in cracks under doors.
- Close blinds or curtains.
- Eat and drink to provide your body with energy.
- Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight and warm clothing.
If you are without shelter, you can visit the 211 Wisconsin website or call 211 to locate nearby warming services.
NWS also advises against driving during a storm, as conditions can create dangerous driving conditions. For live updates on road conditions and accidents in Wisconsin, you can check out the 511 Wisconsin map.
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MADISON – Jayden Petit, one of the top-rated prospects in the Wisconsin football program’s 2026 class, changed his mind.
Wednesday, Nov. 26 the receiver from Naples, Florida, announced his decommitment from the Badgers.
He had been committed to UW since June. 26. His departure leaves the Badgers’ recruiting class at 13 players that include one receiver.
Petit, who lists himself as 6-foot-4 and 216 pounds on his X profile, attends St. John Neumann High School where he helped the football team reach the second round of the playoffs.
Petit is considered a consensus four-star prospect. He will play in he Navy All-American Bowl on Jan. 10 in San Antonio.
He announced his decommitment on X. It came hours after the Badgers received a commitment from former Boston College recruit Brady Bekkenhuis and one week before the beginning of the early signing period.
“This was not an easy choice,” he wrote. “I want to personally thank Coach Fickell, Coach Reid, Coach Grimes, Zach Zilm, Ethan Russo and Pat Lambert for believing in me, investing in me and taking the time to build a genuine relationship throughout the process. Every conversation, every visit, and every moment spent learning about Wisconsin meant a great deal to me and my family.”
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