A cold morning didn’t stop a big gift from landing at Centennial Elementary. A local police team rolled up with 350 soccer balls donated by a sporting goods store. Switchbacks soccer players and their mascot Ziggy joined in, turning the parking lot into a mini soccer field. Instead of sitting inside
The National Weather Service is still rebuilding after major job cuts last year, just as tornado and hurricane season approaches. One forecasting hub in Oklahoma currently has five empty positions, and other offices are losing staff temporarily because experts are being reassigned to cover the World
A change is coming to the Midlands after days of calm weather. A cold front will slide through tonight, bringing back rain and storms that could turn severe. The worst of it looks to arrive between 8 PM and midnight when a few fast-moving storms could pop up in northern parts of the region. Some of
Denver International Airport woke up to a winter surprise this week when more than five inches of snow blanketed the runways overnight. The early morning storm disrupted air travel plans across the board. By midday, over 280 flights were running behind schedule, with another 34 completely scrapped.
Next Sunday, May 10, is Mother’s Day—time to pick a card or book a brunch. Ohio’s major cities look set for a soggy celebration: expect plenty of clouds and a strong chance of showers all day. Akron peaks around 67°, while Cincinnati could touch 74° but bring an umbrella just in case. The holiday w
After letting go of over 300, 000 workers last year, the federal government is now trying hard to fill those positions and keep the best talent. The push includes a new program called U. S. Tech Force, which brings in engineers for two-year assignments. These workers can stay if they like it or retu
Schools today aren’t just teaching algebra or history—they’re preparing students for a world where phones are everywhere. A complete ban on these devices might seem like an easy fix for distractions, but it ignores a bigger issue: teaching responsible use instead of avoiding technology altogether. T
A sudden disaster can leave scars that go far deeper than burned homes. After the Los Angeles fires of early 2025, a group of women found an unexpected path to recovery inside a North Hollywood salon. Braidhouse opened its doors to the Create to Heal program, turning chairs and mirrors into spaces f
Three years ago, a local charity in Springfield started small with $250, 000 in donations. This year it gave away $750, 000. That’s real growth. The money helps women with young kids pay for food, schooling, and work training. Last year’s mid-year jump to $540, 000 came after government food benefit
The city wants Lyft to skip facial recognition when checking Citi Bike riders’ ages. Instead of trusting a system that scans faces, officials worry about hackers stealing that data. Young riders, in particular, could be left exposed if a database gets breached. City Hall also points to studies showi
