Tornado rips through western Wisconsin; Trump slams some supporters over Epstein files; 21 children, many from surrogate moms, taken into custody amid child abuse investigation; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

The airspace above Vancouver International Airport had to be shut down on Tuesday after someone “hijacked” a small plane. The suspect flew a stolen Cessna 172 north for about 40 miles and then began circling, prompting air traffic controllers to divert nine planes to other airports.

In 1945, the first test of the atom bomb was conducted at a base near Alamogordo, N.M. Because the test was top secret, military officials issued a press release announcing the explosion of a remote ammunition dump in case civilians noticed the blast.

President Trump lashes out at his “past supporters” as both Democratic and Republican lawmakers join his MAGA base in its demand for the release of the Jeffery Epstein files. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.

Hustisford and Beaver Dam, both located in Dodge County, saw tornadoes briefly touch down Wednesday afternoon.

Actor Rosa Salazar turns 40 and football great Barry Sanders turns 57, among the famous birthdays for July 16.

Love's Travel Stops: In the Love's Connect App, you can get a free hot dog each day through Friday, July 18. Find the deal daily in the app; once you add it, scan the barcode at checkout to get a hot dog or roller grill item. (Offer good at select locations in 42 states.)

Another notable closure is at Walden Pond State Reservation’s main beach. The beach will remain closed for the entirety of summer 2025 as a new, state-of-the-art $6.1 million bathhouse is constructed. Red Cross Beach at Walden Pond will remain open with no lifeguards.

Pop superstar Kesha and pop-rock band Scissor Sisters, featuring members Jake Shears, Babydaddy and Del Marquis, bring their Tits Out Tour to Riverbend Music Center on July 16. Along with the Scissor Sisters, singer-songwriter Slayyyter will also open Kesha's July 16 show in Cincinnati.