Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced the indictment of Johnny Lee Bowers and Ashley Meredith Hewitt, also known as Ashley Hopkins, for their alleged involvement in a scheme to defraud the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program. Charges of conspiracy, fraud, and forgery are pending against the pair for allegedly submitting fraudulent applications for … Read more
Eight individuals are facing charges following a drug bust in northeast Iowa. On November 27, the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 2200 block of State Highway 9. The operation led to the following charges: Ckaiden Nelson-Coonradt, 21, of Elmore, Minnesota, is charged with a Class D Felony for intent to … Read more
A powerful winter storm fueled by lake-effect snow has hit western and northern New York, with the town of Copenhagen, near Lake Ontario, taking the brunt of the impact. Over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Copenhagen recorded an astonishing 58.8 inches of snow. Some areas, like Barnes Corners, have seen over 5 feet of snow accumulation. … Read more
Montreal, Quebec, has experienced its warmest fall on record, and as a result, has not seen any significant snowfall. However, this is set to change with an incoming Alberta clipper, which will bring the first accumulating snow of the season. The last time Montreal saw snow accumulation was in April 2024, when it recorded 20.2 … Read more
Deep Freeze and Heavy Snow Blanket U.S. as Thanksgiving Weekend Ends As Thanksgiving weekend concluded, much of the U.S. faced an Arctic chill, with freezing temperatures and significant snowfall affecting holiday travelers. While the cold snap disrupted daily life, it also created ideal conditions for winter sports enthusiasts. Snowmobilers and skiers took advantage of the … Read more
Since Thanksgiving, numerous avalanches have been reported across popular backcountry areas in Colorado, including Loveland Pass, Berthoud Pass, and Bald Mountain near Breckenridge. Colorado avalanche officials warn that conditions are evolving into a challenging and unpredictable persistent slab problem. Following a snowstorm that brought over 2 feet of snow to parts of the Colorado Rockies … Read more
A devastating fire left a rural Dubuque County home in ruins on Monday afternoon, rendering the property a total loss. The blaze was reported at 12:20 p.m. at 15692 Hickory Valley Road, and no injuries were reported as homeowners Dale and Carlene Langel were not present at the time. “It’s a sad sight,” Dale Langel … Read more
A man from Los Angeles has been arrested on charges of attempting to exploit two women from Denver for prostitution, and authorities are now seeking additional victims. On Monday, Denver District Attorney Beth McCann revealed that 48-year-old Murlin Swanston was detained on suspicion of attempting to coerce the two women, whom he met on online … Read more
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