Winter Storm Hits Summit County, Disrupts Travel Ahead of Thanksgiving A major winter storm blanketed Summit County with 18 to 24 inches of snow between late Monday, Nov. 25, and early Wednesday, Nov. 27, creating hazardous conditions along the Interstate 70 mountain corridor. The storm, coinciding with the Thanksgiving travel rush, led to road closures, … Read more
Early Snowstorms Ease Colorado Drought but Long Winter Still Ahead An unseasonably warm summer and fall gave way to significant November snowfall, which has alleviated drought conditions in parts of Colorado, especially in the southeastern corner. The early November storm, which began on Election Day, set a 30-year snowfall record on Pikes Peak and delivered … Read more
Avalanche Danger Considerable Across Colorado, Special Advisory Issued The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) has issued a Special Avalanche Advisory for much of the state this weekend, warning that the avalanche danger is “considerable.” The heightened risk comes after a skier triggered a significant avalanche near Beaver Creek. According to CAIC officials, the avalanche was … Read more
Teen Arrested for Stabbing Ex-Boyfriend Over Phone Access Dispute A Houston woman has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after allegedly stabbing her ex-boyfriend to death during a dispute over his cellphone. Zoe Cooper, 18, a Texas Southern University student, was taken into custody on November 15 by TSU police in connection with the … Read more
Single-Vehicle Crash in Ely Sends Passenger to Hospital on Thanksgiving Linn County emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 2200 block of Mabie Road in Ely just after 4:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office reports that 29-year-old Ashna Akhtar Gul of Cedar Rapids was driving east when he lost … Read more
One Dead, Two Injured in U.S. Highway 151 Crash in Dubuque County A fatal crash involving a semi-truck and an SUV on U.S. Highway 151 in Dubuque County Thursday afternoon left one person dead and two others injured. The accident occurred around 1 p.m. at the intersection of Skyline Drive and Monastery Road, roughly four … Read more
Late-Night Fire Destroys Machinery Building in Independence A fire late Wednesday night completely destroyed a hoop building containing machinery in the 1900 block of Jamestown Avenue in Independence. The Independence Fire Department received the call at 11:44 p.m. and arrived to find the structure engulfed in heavy flames. Firefighters were able to quickly bring the … Read more
Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting of 28-Year-Old Found in Bullet-Riddled Car in Northwest Houston Houston police have arrested and charged 25-year-old Jorge Valles in connection with the November 15 shooting death of Micah Middleton, 28, who was discovered inside a crashed car riddled with bullet holes on 34th Street near Antoine Drive. Valles faces charges … Read more
First Snow of the Season to Blanket Southern Iowa This Weekend Iowa residents in southern and southwestern regions can expect the season’s first snowfall this Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Light snow showers are predicted to begin after midnight and taper off by midday, with minor accumulations anticipated along major routes, including Interstate … Read more
Quick Action Saves Dogs in Linn County Fire A quick-thinking owner was able to save several dogs from a building fire in rural Linn County on Wednesday evening. Emergency crews responded to a fire at a building on Coggon Road around 8 p.m. Upon arrival, they found the building engulfed in flames. The owner, who … Read more