Toys Destroyed by Rats After Hurricane Beryl: Freeport’s Blue Santa Program Needs Community Support

Freeport Police Charitable Organization Seeks Community Help After Rat Infestation Destroys Toy Inventory The Freeport Police Department Charitable Organization is urgently reaching out to the community for support after a rat infestation, worsened by Hurricane Beryl, devastated the inventory for its Blue Santa Toy Store. The Blue Santa program, which has been bringing holiday cheer … Read more

Texas Under Freeze Warnings as Arctic Cold Front Sends Temperatures Plummeting

A strong cold front is sweeping across the southern United States, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures, with Texas particularly affected. Freeze warnings have been issued for several cities in the state, with temperatures expected to fall to as low as 24 degrees by Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). These warnings … Read more

Thanksgiving Travel Chaos: Winter Storm on I-70 Results in 50+ Traction Law Citations

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

November Snowstorm Brings Drought Relief Across Colorado

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 Risk Elevated in Colorado After Recent Snowfall, Warns CAIC

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

Black Friday Weekend in Iowa Brings First Snowfall and Icy Roads

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