PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA — Residents across western Pennsylvania and portions of northern West Virginia are waking up to freezing temperatures Friday morning as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Pittsburgh issues a Freeze Warning in effect until 9 a.m. EDT. Temperatures Drop Near 30°F Overnight According to the NWS advisory, the warning covers Venango, Forest, Butler,…
MIAMI, FLORIDA — The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is keeping a close watch on a new tropical disturbance forming in the central Atlantic Ocean, which could move into the Caribbean Sea by the middle of next week. System Has Low-to-Moderate Chance of Development As of Thursday, forecasters said the system currently has a low-to-moderate (under…
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA — The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) is raising alarms over what it calls a growing environmental and public safety threat from abandoned marijuana farms scattered across the state. Officials Detail Toxic Waste and Chemical Hazards During an Oklahoma House of Representatives interim study on Wednesday, OBN agents presented evidence showing the…
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI — After a few sunny days, Kansas City will see storms return Friday evening, with strong winds and small hail possible across the metro area. Storms Expected Friday Evening The First Alert Weather Team has marked Friday as an Impact Day because of the chance for storms that could turn strong. “Thunderstorms…
WICHITA, KANSAS — If you’ve noticed more moths fluttering around porch lights and windows this fall, you’re not imagining things. Kansas is experiencing a noticeable rise in moth populations, and experts say it’s largely due to this year’s mild, rainy summer that created near-perfect conditions for the insects to thrive. Warm, Wet Weather Encouraged Moth…
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA — When most people think of Nebraska, they picture cornfields, football, and wide-open plains — not bears. But the Cornhusker State once had a thriving bear population, and one historic capture in 2008 reignited curiosity about these long-gone giants. A Century Without Bears — Until 2008 Nebraska has no official record for the…
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA — A patient visiting a Philadelphia podiatrist’s office was left horrified after discovering what they described as one of the most unsanitary medical treatment rooms they had ever seen — complete with overflowing sharps containers, used gloves, and open scalpels on the floor. The shocking discovery has since gone viral online, raising serious…
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — More than 6,000 high school students across North Dakota are now enrolled in college-level coursework, earning both high school and college credits through the state’s growing dual credit program, according to data presented to the Legislature’s Interim Education Committee this week. Expanding Opportunities for High School Students The dual credit initiative…
FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA — Health officials across North Dakota and Minnesota are renewing warnings for parents and caregivers after more than 270 infants have died since 2019 from sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) — many linked to unsafe sleeping conditions. Experts say these tragedies are often preventable through simple but vital safety practices. Unsafe Sleep…
GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA — When night falls across the prairies and river valleys of North Dakota, an often misunderstood but vital creature quietly gets to work. The bats that call this state home aren’t out to frighten — they’re actually helping residents by devouring hundreds of mosquitoes each hour while keeping the balance of…