DNR re-extends Wisconsin air quality alert from wildfire smoke for fifth time
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued an initial air quality alert July 31, scheduling it to end 24 hours later on Aug. 1.But here we are, four days late...
Spotting more spotted lanternflies in Ohio? Here's why, what to do if you see them
Ohioans, have you been seeing red, black and white bugs with spots recently? They might be spotted lanternflies.invasive tree of heavenNow that it's summer, lanternflie...
Will Tropical Storm Dexter pose a threat to coastal Georgia? NWS predicts storm will stay away
One year ago yesterday, Tropical Storm Debby formed on Aug. 3, 2024, and caused widespread and severe flooding across the Eastern United States. Last night, the Nationa...
School zone safety reminders for Louisiana drivers
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana drivers are reminded to slow down at school zones as the first day of class nears for students.According to the Louisiana...
Texas lawmakers vow action after deadly Hill Country flood kills more than 100
The Texas Legislature is tackling emergency preparedness after flooding devastated parts of the state during the Fourth of July holiday.Legislators held a field hearing...
Coleman vs. Comer? 2 politicos fuel speculation for 2027 governor’s race in West Kentucky
A sign next the the grounds for the annual Fancy Farm Picnic thanks visitors for coming to the West Kentucky town. (Kentucky Lantern photo by McKenna HorsleyFANCY FARM,...
Sixth Democrat enters race for Pennsylvania Congressional seat
(WHTM) – A sixth Democrat has entered the race to succeed retiring Philadelphia Congressman Dwight Evans (D).Karl Morris of Philadelphia formally filed with the Federal...
New York becomes latest state to offer free phone calls in prisons
An incarcerated person makes a phone call at the York Community Reintegration Center in Niantic, Conn. Starting Aug. 1, New York will offer free phone calls in state pr...
Texas Gov. threatens to remove and replace Dem Reps who left state
More than 50 Texas House Democrats fled the state in opposition as the push to approve a gerrymandered, Trump-backed congressional map looms. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewst...
Rising temperatures cause surge of contact burn injuries from hot surfaces
With heat warnings popping up across the United States, rising temperatures are turning pavements and playgrounds into burn zones.The burn center at Valleywise Health i...