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Storm winds shut down Iowa highway as tornado touches down nearby

May 19, 2026

Sunday evening in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, drivers got a sudden reminder of nature’s power when 70 mph gusts forced Interstate 29 to a complete stop. Traffic cameras showed swirling rain so thick headlights disappeared into the storm. At the same time, radar confirmed a tornado touching down just 15 mi

business

Road work headaches: Ottawa County’s summer traffic shuffle

May 19, 2026

Starting this spring, Ottawa County drivers face a rolling series of detours while crews upgrade aging pipes and potholed roads. In Port Sheldon Township, 160th Avenue at Van Buren Street vanished for a water-line upgrade that won’t finish until late May. Commuters now snake through quieter side str

education

A Fresh Take on Science Learning in Hainan

May 19, 2026

The Hainan Science Museum has become a hotspot since it opened near Wuyuan River’s protected wetlands. Over just four months, it drew over 350, 000 visitors, with some days packing in more than 5, 800 people. This isn’t just another building—it’s a bold experiment in how spaces can shape curiosity.

technology

Pittsburgh’s quiet rise in the AI hardware race

May 19, 2026

Mark Cuban’s recent visit to Carnegie Mellon wasn’t just about nostalgia—it was a clear message about where the next big tech wave is heading. The billionaire investor, who left Pennsylvania during its industrial decline decades ago, surprised many by picking Pittsburgh as his top choice for a start

environment

A Smarter Way to Cut Energy Costs in Alaska

May 19, 2026

Alaskans pay some of the highest electricity rates in the country, largely because power companies rely on expensive natural gas. A new pipeline project promises to bring more gas to Southcentral Alaska, but it won’t solve the real problem—rising fuel costs. Instead of locking in higher prices for y

technology

Police Use More Car‑Plate Cameras in Montgomery County

May 18, 2026

The county police have rolled out almost 800 cameras that read license plates, recording more than 93 million scans in 2024—up from about 52 million the year before. By next year, officials expect to reach around 110 million reads. The new devices do more than just capture numbers; they can note a c

opinion

A Fresh Plan to Clean Portland’s River and Save the Island

May 18, 2026

Portland is famous for its parks, trees, and rivers, but a hidden problem lurks in the Willamette River. A 10‑mile stretch near the harbor has been listed as a Superfund site since 2000, meaning it is heavily polluted from past industrial use. The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set

opinion

Florida Projects and Politics: A Fresh Take

May 18, 2026

In Florida, many local projects have sparked heated debate. One example is a controversial facility that cost millions of dollars and was seen by some as a political stunt. Critics say the money could have been better spent elsewhere, and that it was unlikely to be reimbursed by higher levels of gov

business

How Tiny Office Tweaks Can Boost Business Success

May 18, 2026

"Think of a company as a machine that needs good parts to run smoothly. The place where people work, the tools they use, and the rules that guide them are all part of its invisible framework. When this framework is weak or disorganized, the whole machine slows down. One small change can make a big

technology

Bose’s New Smart Speaker: A Fresh Take on Home Audio

May 18, 2026

A week of testing the latest Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker shows it’s a solid choice for those who want an easy‑to‑use, high‑quality sound system that fits into any home setup. The speaker is not portable—it plugs in and relies on Wi‑Fi for streaming, but it offers a trio of drivers: two front speake