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A snowy road, a fast-moving truck, and a family’s life changed forever

April 17, 2026

On a cold winter day near Welches in Clackamas County, a pickup truck lost control on a slippery road. The driver, a 39-year-old man, was heading west when his white Dodge Ram skidded, crossed the road, and crashed into a tree. The crash left one person dead and two others badly hurt. The only one w

weather

Staying Safe When Water Levels Rise in Tompkins County

April 17, 2026

A sudden alert went out late Thursday night for Tompkins County, warning that Cayuga Lake’s water level had climbed enough to spill onto nearby paths and roads. The rise was enough to flood areas that usually stay dry, though experts say this kind of event is minor and short-lived. Still, the notice

environment

Dusty air near California's shrinking lake may be slowing kids' lung growth

April 16, 2026

California's Salton Sea used to be a vacation hotspot in the mid-1900s with its sandy beaches and celebrity visitors. But decades of water mismanagement have turned this 340-square-mile lake into a drying disaster zone. As water disappears, it leaves behind a toxic mix of old pesticides, heavy metal

crime

Another crime, another debate on safety and rules

April 16, 2026

In Northern Virginia, a recent crime spree has reignited discussions about local safety rules and how they interact with federal immigration laws. A 28-year-old man, originally from Guatemala and living in the U. S. without legal permission, was recently charged with attempted rape. The incident hap

lifestyle

Fresh troubles for Columbia and Lexington this week

April 16, 2026

A drowning near Irmo and a trooper’s alleged misconduct highlight how routine places can suddenly turn dangerous. In Lexington County, a 50-year-old Columbia man named Travers Antonio Berry was found lifeless under a Lake Murray dock on April 11 after a witness said he slipped while returning to sho

politics

Protecting Florida’s Open Spaces and Questioning Big Politics

April 15, 2026

Florida environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to stop the planned construction of thousands of acres that could house tens of thousands of new homes and businesses. The land, once intended to stay open, is now threatened by the county’s planning board and commissions. Critics warn that unchecked

education

Teaching in Nevada: What We Can Do to Help

April 15, 2026

Teachers shape our kids’ futures. They work hard, often beyond the school day, and many feel overworked and underpaid. Nevada has tried to fix this by raising salaries. The result is a smaller number of teachers leaving and more people staying in classrooms. Still, the average pay is only about $53,

weather

Iowa Faces Another Round of Thunderstorms

April 15, 2026

A storm that hit Iowa on Tuesday left many people worried about what tomorrow could bring. The National Weather Service in Des Moines said that more severe weather is expected for most of the state on Wednesday. Storms will travel fast, about 45 miles per hour, from west to east. They can bring hail

politics

Big Money, Big Name: Ohio’s Governor Race Gets a Billionaire Twist

April 15, 2026

A billionaire named Vivek Ramaswamy is the front‑runner for Ohio’s next governor. He has spent almost a year clearing the field, and no Democrat has held the office in 15 years. Ramaswamy’s campaign is backed by trade unions, farm groups and many county sheriffs. Even President Trump has thrown his

politics

Chapin Limits New Homes to Protect Its Sewage System

April 15, 2026

The mayor of Chapin, South Carolina, announced that the town will no longer grant wastewater permits for residential projects with more than nine houses. This decision is part of a plan to pause rapid growth until the local treatment plant can be enlarged. The town’s sewage facility is already clos