Lightning fatalities were second-lowest on record in 2023, safety council says
The fatalities occurred in nine states: Florida had four, Texas had two, and the rest happened in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Alabama...
Invasive blue catfish threaten marine ecosystems in Delaware River Watershed
Editor's note: This story first appeared on NJ Spotlight News. It is republished here with permission. "This is ground zero," Mike Steiger, a fisheries...
Nebraska bill would ban schools from using collection agencies for student lunch debt
(The Center Square) – A bill in the Nebraska legislature would prevent school districts from contracting debt collection agencies to collect students' outstanding...
Wisconsin bill would limit local control over animal welfare
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NY fire instructor Mahlon Irish Jr.’s retirement leaves legacy of cancer prevention
Several local and state agencies gathered to recognize New York State Fire Instructor Mahlon Irish Jr. on his retirement as a state fire instructor...
Magnitude 4.2 earthquake rattles Southern California; Shaking felt from the desert to the sea
Tonight, Southern California experienced a seismic event as a 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck just 1.24 miles WSW of San Bernardino. The quake, recorded at...
One killed in fatal collision involving semi-truck on rural California Highway
Tragedy struck on January 24, 2024, as a fatal crash unfolded on SR97 near E Ball Mountain Rd. The incident was reported at 8:29...
See What Gators Had to Do to Survive Texas Freeze
Have You Ever Wondered How Alligators Survive During a Freeze?. I am sure the last thing we were thinking about during the last freeze...
9 Hospitals In New York State Among Best In America
These nine hospitals across New York State are considered some of the very best in all of the United States. Healthgrades just released its...
ISP Release County Information on Assault Weapons’ Affidavits Filed Prior to Jan. 1 Deadline
The Illinois State Police have released information by county for the number of people who have registered their assault weapons under the Protect Illinois...
