PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — We’re officially in summer season, which means more people are getting hot and making a splash at local rivers and lakes. While it may be tempting to jump in, local water rescue crews want to remind everyone to be extra careful. Car submerged in 6 feet of water after crashing into […]
Extreme heat alerts continued for tens of millions of people in the United States on Tuesday as cities including Chicago broke records at the start of a week of sweltering weather. States in the Midwest started to bake on Monday in what the National Weather Service called a dangerous and long duration heat wave that […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Although it’s not officially summer until next week, summer vacation season has begun in earnest. But it’s not just Missourians who are taking trips. Our ursine counterparts are on the move, too. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) says bears are typically moving in the spring and early summer. The MDC […]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Pride events going on this month could be in danger. The FBI issued a warning, saying foreign terrorist organizations could target events for attacks this year in particular. The FBI’s warning has authorities continuing to push safety measures at pride events. Wichita already has security measures in place for parades and […]
With summer on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors and fire up the grill. Whether you’re cooking up juicy burgers, fish filets or veggie kabobs, a barbecue is a versatile tool for creating mouthwatering dishes. However, if not done safely, grilling does come with some health risks, including potential food poisoning from […]
After particles of the bird flu virus were discovered in about 1 in 5 samples of grocery store milk, further Food and Drug Administration (FDA) testing has confirmed that the virus was inactivated by pasteurization, a sterilizing process used on more than 99% of the commercial milk supply. The U.S. Department of Agriculture also tested […]
A major uptick of muggings in Central Park — including three violent robberies within a 28-hour span — has left parkgoers on edge, wondering if they will be targeted next, visitors to the iconic greenspace said Saturday. “It’s a little unnerving,” Upper West Side resident Deborah Moralez said about the jump in robberies as she […]
Across Michigan schools on April 8, it’s likely many students will be donning the same funky eyewear around 2 p.m., as they gather outside with their teachers to try to get a glimpse of the 2024 solar eclipse. Many major districts across the state reported plans to hand out free glasses to all students, out […]