Stoughton wasn't the only community affected by Thursday's tornadoes. One of the first to be hit -- the small village of Viola in Richland County.

As many residents continue their struggle to re–build both their homes and their lives after last Thursday's tornadoes, Monday we learn federal help may be on its way.

UW Madison ranks on top of a nationwide list for party schools but the Chancellor is dismissing the findings as "junk science."

A disaster has a way of bringing out the best in people. And that's exactly what happened after the Dane County tornados.

A Wisconsin beef plant is recalling beef banned under Mad Cow disease rules that was shipped to wholesalers in a half–dozen states.

Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are in the area today, assessing the damage caused by more than 20 tornados on Thursday.

Three DeForest High School students are dead following a fiery crash on the interstate early Sunday morning.

The American Red Cross continues to provide disaster relief with some high tech help.

Nearly 2,000 people lent a hand during this weekend's cleanup efforts.

Emergency management crews continue to survey the damage in Dane County, where officials estimated Thursday's storm caused $21 million in damage.

As homeowners sift through what remains of their belongings, many Stoughton area farmers are struggling to survive.

Compassion in a community devastated twice in two days. Sunday, church members and tornado victims come together in Stoughton to remember and move forward.

A Town of Madison stabbing suspect is in custody.

Families of Wisconsin National guard troops gather this morning for a ceremony and emotional send off.

The city of Stoughton is requesting additional volunteers saying even after more than 600 offered their assistance today more will be needed on Sunday.

Tornado victims spent Saturday cleaning up the damage. NBC 15's Natalie Swaby talked with one family trying to pick up the pieces.

The Badger Chapter of Red Cross has been on hand to help out those who are dealing with loss and damage.

Surveying the damage is where the process begins for many residents, but before they could check out their homes they had to go through city hall. NBC 15's Natalie Swaby caught up with people doing just that.

The day after terror falls from the sky, residents look at what's gone, and what's left

Stoughton is reeling from two disasters just two days apart

54 year old man dies when fireplace chimmney collapses onto his house

One family recounts surviving a massive tornado

Here are a few written accounts, from NBC 15 viewers, of Thursday's devastating tornado.

Governor Jim Doyle is declaring a state of emergency in Richland and Dane Counties, after a series of tornadoes that hit Wisconsin Thursday night.

Before Thursday's storm headed east, it left its mark on the west side of our viewing area.