Evidence is stacking up against the state in one of multiple lawsuits over last year’s devastating floods in Merced County. One of the most stunning new pieces of evidence is a string of 12 emails from Merced County staff that went ignored by the state for more than four months before last year’s floods. The […]
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Big Darby Creek’s Trapper Johns Canoe Livery closes while owners look for new buyer
Trapper Johns owner Jason Kaufman prepares canoes in this 2019 photo. Trapper Johns Canoe Livery, which has sent central Ohioans canoeing and kayaking down Big Darby Creek for more than half a century, is closed and for sale. The livery, based in Darbyville near Grove City, announced Tuesday that it is closed and “undergoing a […]
Green algae blooms in Austin lakes and creeks; city warns to stay cautious
AUSTIN, Texas – In 2019, a toxic blue-green algae bloom sickened and killed several dogs in Austin. It’s returned every year since, never really leaving the minds of dog owners. “I know this area can sometimes have algae in the area, and those are the days I usually avoid coming,” said Abe Parbataneni, a dog […]
Nacogdoches asks some residents to consider evacuation from near creeks as roads flood
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) – The City of Nacogdoches said that residents near Banita and Lanana creeks should consider evacuating as more rain is potentially on the way. Interactive Radar According to the city, the creek’s water levels are already rising and have nearly reached their banks. The Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office said the following roads […]
Orange County state lawmakers discuss bill to give Reedy Creek’s control back to Disney
State lawmakers from Orange County gathered Friday ahead of next week’s legislative session. They talked about a bill meant to give Reedy Creek’s control back to Disney. It comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis led the charge to repeal the special district. Watch: Power play: Disney handicapped new Reedy Creek board before handing over control The […]
2 Bodies Found in Creeks as Atmospheric River Drops Record-Breaking Rain in Pacific Northwest
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities in Oregon were investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in creeks this week as an atmospheric river brought heavy rain, flooding and unseasonably warm temperatures to the Pacific Northwest. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five people from flooded areas on Tuesday and the conditions also closed […]
2 Bodies Found in Creeks as Atmospheric River Drops Record-Breaking Rain in Pacific Northwest
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities in Oregon were investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in creeks this week as an atmospheric river brought heavy rain, flooding and unseasonably warm temperatures to the Pacific Northwest. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five people from flooded areas on Tuesday and the conditions also closed […]