Kylee Johnson 
The Ottumwa Fire Department responded to two significant structure fires over the Thanksgiving weekend, the City of Ottumwa reported. The first incident occurred late Wednesday night, November 27, at 11:53 p.m., when firefighters were dispatched to a garage fire at 821 Allison Avenue. Upon arrival, they found the detached garage fully engulfed in flames. \ … Read more
As meteorological winter begins, Colorado’s snowpack is already ahead of average levels, currently sitting 25-30 percentage points higher than usual for this time of year. However, the coming week is expected to bring a prolonged period of drying and warming, causing some snow to melt, particularly on south-facing slopes. The next opportunity for snow looks … Read more
Skyline Drive Reopens Amid Icy Conditions in Shenandoah National Park Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park reopened Monday afternoon as improving conditions made travel safer. However, with temperatures expected to plunge below freezing again on Monday and Tuesday nights, officials caution that partial closures may be necessary if icy conditions return. The scenic route, which … Read more
Early Saturday morning, around 6:30 a.m., a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old man were preparing for a duck hunting trip near the Sandy Beach boat ramp. While setting up decoys using a canoe, one of the men encountered trouble when his waders began filling with water, preventing him from re-entering the canoe. Fortunately, they managed to … Read more
On Sunday evening, South Metro Fire Rescue and Littleton police responded to a car fire in a Denver suburb. The call came in just after 8 p.m., reporting a fully involved car fire at 8071 S. Broadway in Littleton. Upon arrival, crews discovered the engine compartment of one vehicle was engulfed in flames, with two … Read more
Authorities confirmed on Monday that Jayna Lang, a 46-year-old woman who went missing just before Thanksgiving, has been found deceased. Lang was last seen on November 24 in Littleton. Investigators determined she was en route to Summit County and often visited Park County. Her family shared that Lang was passionate about the outdoors and loved … Read more
The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) responded to a shooting report near Kingsley Drive on Monday afternoon. Upon arrival, officers discovered one victim with non-life-threatening injuries lying in a baseball field near Twain Elementary School. A second individual, a woman, was found at a nearby home with visible injuries. She was transported to a hospital … Read more
Arctic Clipper Brings Light Snow Potential to the Triad A swift-moving storm system, originating from the Midwest, is set to sweep through the Piedmont region late Monday night. Dubbed an “Arctic Clipper,” this system could bring brief periods of flurries and light snow, though its overall impact is expected to remain minimal. Persistent Weather Pattern … Read more
Lake effect snow is impacting the Great Lakes region, with seven states from Wisconsin to New York under snow advisories on Monday. Snow totals have already reached significant amounts: 65 inches in Barnes Corners, New York; 30 inches in Erie, Pennsylvania; 56 inches in Saybrook, Ohio; and 42 inches in Gaylord, Michigan. Orchard Park, New … Read more
The El Paso County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim involved in a tragic chain of crashes on Wednesday, November 27. According to Colorado State Patrol (CSP), troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision on northbound I-25 at approximately 10:30 a.m. The crash involved a Jeep and a Subaru Outback. After the initial impact, both drivers … Read more