Heat Advisory Issued in Midwest with a Heat Index of 108
(TNS) — Hot and dry conditions are expected to continue through the week, with the air temperature projected to reach 106 degrees or higher Tuesday...
Santa Fe, N.M., Firefighter Appointed to Federal Panel
(TNS) — Nathan Miller, wildland fire superintendent with the City of Santa Fe Fire Department, has been appointed to the federal government's new Wildland Fire...
Hampton, Va., Adds Generators to Use in Emergency Shelters
(TNS) — Hampton is adding new generators for three facilities that serve as emergency shelters during storms.The city was one of 11 municipalities to receive...
White House Urges Renewed Caution Amid BA.5 Surge
(TNS) — COVID-19 vaccine uptake among babies and toddlers in the Bay Area appears to be far outpacing statewide and national rates of 2.4% and...
988 Mental Health Crisis Hotline Launches Nationwide
(TNS) — Mental health professionals across Missouri and Kansas are preparing for Saturday’s launch of 988, a 24-hour call and text line they expect will...
Virginia Gov. Declares State of Emergency Following Storm
(TNS) — Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in response to flooding in Buchanan County after Tuesday evening's severe storms.Heavy rainfall...
Fire Season Officially Starts in Oregon After Wet Spring
(TNS) — All of Oregon, including the wettest corners of the state, has officially entered fire season, officials announced this week.The wet spring, which saw...
Meridian, Miss., Looks to Launch Emergency Notification System
(TNS) — Meridian residents may soon be able to keep up to date with severe weather and emergency alerts from their phones as the city...
COVID Cases, Deaths Increased After July 4 Weekend
(TNS) — Michigan saw a climb in daily COVID cases the week after people got together to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.On Tuesday, July...
Santa Cruz Recommends Emergency Radios Ahead of Fire Season
(TNS) - Peak fire season in California has arrived and county safety officials are recommending a new tool to community members for use during fire...