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Cold nights ahead: Baton Rouge steps up to help

March 17, 2026

Baton Rouge is getting ready for another stretch of chilly nights, with temperatures predicted to dip into the upper 30s. To keep people safe from the cold, a local shelter will open its doors this Monday and Tuesday evenings. The St. Vincent de Paul shelter, found at 1623 Convention St, will provid

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When Water Takes Over: Families in Skagit County Face Flooding Challenges

December 12, 2025

In Skagit County, families are dealing with serious flooding along the Skagit River. The river reached a new high, but the flood wall in downtown Mount Vernon held strong. Now, the water is going down, but not fast enough for those who had to leave their homes. People from eastern communities along

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NFL Stadiums Turn into Emergency Shelters

October 2, 2024

Imagine your favorite NFL stadium turning into a lifesaving hub during natural disasters. That's exactly what's happening as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) teams up with the National Football League (NFL). Four well-known stadiums—in Pittsburgh, New Jersey, Seattle, and Tampa—are now