KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the last nine days, three children have died in house fires. This comes as multiple Kansas City-area fire departments tell FOX4 they’re seeing an unusually high number of fires over the last week. A fire Tuesday morning left a 4-year-old trapped inside of their home. That child would later die […]
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Speed limits reduced on slick roads amid low temps, overnight snowfall
PHILADELPHIA – Morning snow showers with frigid temperatures Monday into Tuesday have caused many slick roads in Philadelphia. As a result, PennDOT has reduced the speed limits on several Philadelphia area roadways. In a release sent out Monday night, PennDOT urged motorists to avoid unnecessary travel, but those who must head out will see speeds […]
Kansas City area schools cancel classes, hold virtual learning Tuesday for frigid temps
Several Kansas City area public school districts decided to cancel classes or hold virtual learning Tuesday because of safety concerns from cold temperatures and snow. A severe wind chill warning is in effect through noon Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Districts across the metro vary on how and how often they utilize remote […]
Dangerously cold temps continue across US as 2024 presidential race begins in Iowa
(Reuters) – Much of the United States remained gripped by an Arctic blast on Monday, cutting power to tens of thousands of customers in northern states and Texas and potentially dampening turnout in Iowa, where voters will cast the first ballots for a Republican candidate in November’s presidential race. The dangerously frigid weather is expected […]
‘It’s gonna be bad.’ Parts of Kentucky wake to snow cover with bitter temps on the way
People in many parts of Kentucky woke up Monday to a blanket of snow for the first time this winter as bitter weather settled in. Snow moved into the Lexington area and into Southern and Eastern Kentucky Sunday evening, creating hazardous driving conditions, and Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Sunday evening. “We […]
Arctic temps made it tough for firefighters to extinguish clubhouse fire at this PGA Tour Americas venue
The clubhouse at the site of the PGA Tour Americas’ ATB Classic went up in flames recently, and firefighters were contending with temperatures of 40 below while battling the blaze. The Northern Bear Golf Course in Sherwood Park, Alberta, one of just three Jack Nicklaus Signature Courses in Canada, has a deal to host the […]
Bundle up for subzero temps, coldest caucus on record
Bitterly frigid temperatures and subzero wind chills throughout Iowa will test caucusgoer’s willingness to support their favorite presidential candidates today. The Democrat and Republican caucuses officially kick off at 7 p.m., with doors at most generally opening around 6 p.m. Temperatures in the state won’t be considerate of the voting event. Monday is expected to be […]
Olathe FD gives out tips for heating home safely after house fire, freezing temps
OLATHE, Kan. — The Olathe Fire Department reminds people to install and test smoke alarms and to follow home heating safety guidelines. This comes after firefighters responded to a house fire Sunday morning that an investigator said was caused by fireplace ashes discarded in a plastic trash bin. View the latest Weather Alerts in the […]
Frigid temps cut US natgas supply as demand soars, Texas faces possible shortfall
By Scott DiSavino Jan 14 (Reuters) – U.S. natural gas output fell to a preliminary 11-month low on Sunday as frigid weather froze wells across the country, while gas demand for heating and power generation was on track to hit record highs. In Texas the state’s power grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas […]
Goshen braces for frigid temps, hazardous driving conditions
Jan. 13—GOSHEN — With below freezing temperatures expected for the next several days, and potentially dangerous driving conditions, on Saturday Goshen residents were beginning to dig out from the previous day’s and overnight winter weather system which moved through the area. Tim Hochstetler, Goshen, was out Friday night shoveling some of the wetter, heavier snow […]
Wind Chill, Wind Advisories in effect; flurries possible; extremely cold temps
Wind Advisory: Valid NOW until 8AM This Morning for Butler & Warren Counties in Ohio Wind Advisory: Valid NOW until Noon Today for Randolph County Wind Advisory: Valid NOW until 7PM This Evening for Wayne & Union Counties in Indiana, and Mercer, Auglaize, Logan, Shelby, Darke, Miami, Champaign, Clark, Preble, Montgomery, Greene, and Clinton Counties […]
Goshen, Michiana feel impact of snow, plummeting temps
Jan. 12—GOSHEN — By Friday afternoon, Goshen and Michiana had seen the early portion of a winter weather system, which was expected to last until Saturday evening, bringing rain and snow, followed by single-digit high temperatures by Saturday evening. By Thursday night, most schools across southern Michigan were preemptively closing due to weather-related concerns. With […]