Upstate New York is in for a rough ride as a lake-effect snow warning is in place until Saturday morning. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued alerts for heavy snowfall and strong winds, which could make travel dangerous and cause power outages. This is not just a local issue; severe weathe
Birmingham saw a big drop in gunfire during New Year's Eve celebrations in 2026. The city's gunfire detection system, Shot Spotter, picked up 4, 688 rounds in 597 incidents. That's a lot less than the 6, 270 rounds in 948 incidents from 2024 and way less than the 11, 728 rounds in 1, 531 incidents b
California is experiencing a remarkable turnaround from its recent dry spell. After a particularly arid year in 2024, the state is now seeing an abundance of rain. This sudden change has broken several records and brought both benefits and challenges. The recent downpours have been intense. Many ar
In 2025, Columbia and Jefferson City saw a drop in violent crime. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported a 6. 29% decrease in Columbia. This includes crimes like murder, assault, robbery, and rape. The city had been under scrutiny after a tragic shooting near Stephen's College in Septembe
Trump's recent pardons have sparked concern, particularly in Alaska, where families have been devastated by the fentanyl crisis. By pardoning drug traffickers, Trump is not only putting more lives at risk but also raising serious questions about potential conflicts of interest. The pardoning of a fo
The MBTA, or the T, has seen a drop in crime by 14% compared to last year. This is good news for everyone who uses public transport in the area. The police chief, Kenneth Green, shared this information at a recent meeting. He said that the police work hard every day to keep the system safe. Most of
A night out in Fort Lauderdale's entertainment district turned scary when five people got shot. It happened early Sunday morning, around 2 a. m. on December 28. Police and the FBI are now looking for the person or people responsible. When cops arrived, they found five adults hurt. All of them were
Gunfire during celebrations might seem like harmless fun, but it's a serious public health issue. Unlike typical gunshot wounds, bullets that fall from the sky leave few visible marks. This makes it hard to diagnose, investigate, and prosecute these cases. Kids and vulnerable people are hit the hard
Louisiana's governor, Jeff Landry, recently shared his thoughts on a significant decision made by former President Donald Trump. Trump sent National Guard troops to New Orleans to help with safety and crime prevention. Landry sees this as a big help, not a political move. He spoke about this on a n
In a shocking turn of events, two men from Sydney, Sajid Akram and his son Naveed, are accused of a horrifying attack during a Hanukkah festival at Bondi Beach. This incident left 15 people dead and 40 injured. The men had recently returned from a trip to the Philippines, but investigations there re
