DAMAGE

Apr 28 2026WEATHER

Morning storms leave a trail of damage across Mid-Missouri

Early on Monday, severe storms swept through parts of Missouri, leaving behind broken power lines, downed trees, and damaged buildings. Reports suggest a possible tornado hit Randolph and Monroe counties, though officials haven’t confirmed it yet. Homes, grain storage units, and infrastructure in th

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Apr 27 2026WEATHER

Tornado Hits Runaway Bay: What Happened and What’s Next

A powerful storm swept through Wise County, Texas, on Saturday, leaving behind a trail of destruction. The National Weather Service later confirmed it was an EF-2 tornado, meaning it packed winds strong enough to uproot trees and tear apart buildings. Damage was heaviest in Runaway Bay, a small comm

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Apr 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Georgia’s Wildfire Crisis: Small Sparks, Huge Losses

The Southeast is burning—not with the dramatic wildfires of the West, but with a slow, relentless spread of flames fueled by extreme drought. Georgia now holds the grim record for the worst property damage from a single fire event in its history, with over 120 homes and buildings destroyed. Two mass

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Apr 24 2026WEATHER

Two Tornadoes hit Iroquois County in one night

A powerful storm system ripped through Iroquois County on April 17, leaving behind a trail of destruction from two confirmed tornadoes. One touched down near Buckley with winds strong enough to flatten grain bins and uproot trees, earning an EF-1 rating. The other, a stronger EF-2, carved a path nea

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Apr 19 2026CRIME

A Birmingham Store Stands Strong After Car Crash

Birmingham’s Bama Health Foods faced a shocking moment when a vehicle smashed into its front door, leaving broken glass and a hole in the wall. The incident happened on a Sunday afternoon, but thankfully no one was hurt and it occurred outside of business hours. The shop’s owners posted a photo o

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Apr 19 2026CRIME

Business Fire Leaves Road Blocked and Questions Unanswered in Salina

A small business in Salina faced a rough afternoon when flames tore through its space on Saturday. Around 2:40 p. m. , smoke billowed from Budget Signs on New Court Avenue, prompting rapid response from local firefighters. The fire hit hard—crews had to rip open the back of the building just to reac

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Apr 18 2026WEATHER

Tornadoes strike Washington County: What we know and what's coming next

Two tornadoes swept through Washington County late Tuesday night after forming in Oklahoma. The first one began near Christie, Oklahoma, at 11:46 p. m. before crossing into Arkansas near Cincinnati. The second started near Baron, Oklahoma, around 11:54 p. m. and reached Lincoln in Arkansas. Both sto

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Apr 16 2026WEATHER

Tornadoes hit Michigan cities overnight, leaving a trail of damage

Two small tornadoes swept through parts of Michigan early Wednesday morning, according to weather experts. One touched down in Ann Arbor just before 2 a. m. , spinning at 110 mph for about two minutes. It started near Jackson Avenue and Interstate 94, then moved toward downtown before fading out nea

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Apr 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Dusty air near California's shrinking lake may be slowing kids' lung growth

California's Salton Sea used to be a vacation hotspot in the mid-1900s with its sandy beaches and celebrity visitors. But decades of water mismanagement have turned this 340-square-mile lake into a drying disaster zone. As water disappears, it leaves behind a toxic mix of old pesticides, heavy metal

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Apr 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Jet Fuel Leak at Andrews Base Sparks Big Cleanup

A big spill of jet fuel happened at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The leak was about 32, 000 gallons and it started between January and March. The base did not tell the state right away, even though it has to do so under its oil permit. The problem came from the refueling system. When

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