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Dec 04 2025WEATHER

Snowy Surprises: Central New York Braces for Winter's Wrath

Central New York is gearing up for another round of winter weather. A winter weather advisory is in place for several counties, including Onondaga, Madison, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis. The main culprit? Lake effect snow, which is expected to make its presence felt on Thursday. The National Weathe

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Nov 25 2025EDUCATION

Big Changes Coming to Central Michigan University's Medical School

Central Michigan University is making a big move. They are planning to bring all their medical students to Saginaw. This is a huge deal. Right now, students are split between Mount Pleasant and Saginaw. But soon, everyone will be in one place. The university got two big donations. Each was $40 mill

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Nov 25 2025WEATHER

Thanksgiving Travel Trouble: Snowy Surprises Ahead for Central NY

Central New York is bracing for a snowy Thanksgiving. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the region, including Syracuse. This watch covers the busy travel days leading up to and following Thanksgiving Day. Expect heavy snowfall. More than 7 inches could pile up in cert

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Nov 17 2025WEATHER

Windy Sunday and Snowy Monday in Central Pennsylvania

Central Pennsylvania is in for a windy Sunday and a snowy Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Warren, Elk, and McKean counties. This watch is in effect from 10 a. m. Sunday through Monday afternoon. Strong winds and lake effect snow will create dangerous travel c

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Nov 02 2025WEATHER

Fall Weather in Central Pennsylvania: What to Expect This Week

Central Pennsylvania is in for a mix of weather this week. The start of the week will be pretty typical for fall. Expect partly sunny skies today with temperatures hovering in the mid-50s to low 60s. The region is currently sandwiched between two weather systems, one near the Great Lakes and another

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Oct 20 2025WEATHER

Central Pennsylvania Braces for Windy Weather

Central Pennsylvania is in for a rough ride today. A strong cold front is on its way, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The National Weather Service says to expect wind speeds of up to 60 mph and rain showers starting late afternoon and lasting until early evening. The storm is moving in from t

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Jul 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Tiny Worms and Algae Mix Can Mess Up Our Lakes

Lakes are getting more and more algae blooms. This is a big problem. When algae die, they sink to the bottom. There, they rot and use up all the oxygen. This creates a bad environment for many creatures. But some worms, like Limnodrilus hoffmeisteri, can handle this mess. These worms burrow around,

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Jul 05 2025WEATHER

Texas Floods: A State in Crisis

Central Texas is facing a serious situation right now. Heavy rains have caused severe flooding, and at least 27 people have lost their lives. The situation is still unfolding, with first responders working hard to find survivors, including a group of 27 summer campers in Kerrville who are still unac

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Jun 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Central Asia's Breathing Crisis: The Hidden Danger of Fine Dust

Central Asia is dealing with a serious issue: fine particulate matter, or PM2. 5, which comes from both natural dust and human-made pollution. This tiny stuff is hard to see, but it's causing big problems for people's health. Lets break it down. First, lets talk about where this PM2. 5 comes from.

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May 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fungi's Hidden Role in Lake Health

Lakes around the world are under siege from a silent invader: cyanobacteria. These tiny, blue-green algae can multiply rapidly, creating harmful blooms that choke out other life forms and disrupt ecosystems. While much attention is given to bacteria in these scenarios, fungi are often overlooked. Ye

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