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Dec 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

River Projects Get a Boost from Local Grants

Money is flowing into the Quad-Cities area to support projects along the river. Several groups have been given grants to work on these initiatives. The funds will help improve the river's environment and make it a better place for people to enjoy. The grants come from different sources, including p

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Dec 22 2025WEATHER

California's Holiday Deluge: A State Under Water

California is in for a wet holiday season, with heavy rain and flooding causing chaos across the state. The situation has already turned deadly, with one person losing their life in Redding due to the extreme weather. The city's mayor confirmed the tragic news, mentioning that emergency services are

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Dec 21 2025WEATHER

West Coast Braces for Wet and Wild Christmas Week

The West Coast is in for a weather rollercoaster this Christmas week. After enjoying a dry and mild spell, California is about to get drenched. A series of atmospheric rivers, including the Pineapple Express, is set to unleash heavy rain and snow, especially from Dec. 20 to Dec. 26. The National We

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Dec 19 2025SPORTS

A Heartbreaking Loss in the NASCAR Community

A tragic plane crash has shaken the NASCAR world. Seven lives were lost when a Cessna C550 jet went down at the Statesville Regional Airport. Among the victims were former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children, Emma and Ryder. The families of the victims released a jo

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Dec 17 2025WEATHER

Unexpected Weather Shifts Across the U. S.

The U. S. is about to experience some wild weather changes. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that a big shift is coming, starting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, and lasting through Christmas. The good news is that millions of people will get a break from the cold. Places in the Northern Plains t

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Dec 16 2025WEATHER

Seattle's River Rising: A Flood of Troubles

Heavy rain has caused a levee to break near Seattle. This has led to evacuations in the area. The levee was supposed to protect over 30, 000 people. But now, the Green River is rising fast. It's the highest it's been in 60 years. The rain is not stopping. More is expected this week. This could make

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Dec 15 2025SPORTS

The Comeback Kid: Philip Rivers' Faith, Roots, and NFL Return

Philip Rivers is back in the NFL spotlight, and fans can't get enough of him. At 44, he's defying age and expectations, joining the Indianapolis Colts for the 2023 season. This isn't just any comeback; it's a historic one. He's now one of only six quarterbacks to play at this age in the NFL. But wh

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Dec 12 2025WEATHER

Western Washington Faces Ongoing Flood and Landslide Challenges

Western Washington is still dealing with serious flooding and landslide risks. The good news is that everyone who had to leave their homes can now go back. But the Riverwalk Trail is still shut down. Officials in Puyallup say it will take a while to fix the damage there. Leavenworth, a town famous

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Dec 11 2025SPORTS

Is Philip Rivers Ready for a Colts Comeback?

Philip Rivers, a familiar name in the NFL, might be making a surprising return to the field. This time, he's joining the Indianapolis Colts. The team has been dealing with some tough luck, as their main quarterbacks, Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson Sr. , are both injured. Even Riley Leonard's av

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Dec 11 2025WEATHER

Northwest Drowned in Unusual Rainfall

The Pacific Northwest is experiencing an unusual amount of rainfall. This is due to a combination of warm water and air, and unusual weather patterns. These patterns can be traced back to tropical cyclones in Indonesia. The rain has been persistent and heavy, with almost 5 trillion gallons falling i

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