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5 shot, others hit by cars after large gathering outside Ohio school turns violent

5 shot, others hit by cars after large gathering outside Ohio school turns violent THE WAY. 5 A.M. IT WILL FEEL LIKE JULY WHEN YOU STEP OUTSIDE TODAY, BUT NOT GOING TO BE AS HUMID. GOOD MORNING TO YOU. I’M MEGAN MITCHELL AND I’M STEVEN ALBRITTON WITH KELLY …

Despicable Dems Campaign On Texas Flood Victims, Blame Trump

The worst of times has often brought out the best in Americans. But not always.  As the death toll in the Independence Day Weekend’s Texas Hill Country floods topped 100 people on Monday, Democrats played politics with devastation. The flailing party, …

Flood Leaves Behind Havoc In Central Texas, Survivors Recall Clinging To Safety

Survivors of the flash flooding that ravaged parts of central Texas over the weekend have begun to come forward to recount watching their neighbors, families, homes and livelihoods upended in an instant and swept away. Lorena Guillen is the owner of Blue …

Hope of finding Texas flood survivors dims as search efforts go on

KERRVILLE, Texas — (AP) — Hope of finding survivors of the catastrophic flooding in Texas dimmed Tuesday, a day after the death toll surpassed 100, and crews kept up the search for people missing in the aftermath. The search efforts benefited from …

Menomonie firefighter and K9 deployed to help with flood recovery efforts in Texas

MENOMONIE, Wis. (WKBT) -- A firefighter and K9 from the Menomonie Fire Department is headed to Texas to help with flood recovery efforts. Per a Facebook Post from the Menomonie Fire Department, Lt. Andrew Kissh and K9 Reaper left for Texas at 5:00 a.m. …

Texas flood relief: Here's how to help from central Ohio

Daywatch: Illinois’ 9th Congressional District race heats up

Good morning, Chicago. The race to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky is getting more crowded. State Sen. Mike Simmons will launch his campaign Tuesday, he told the Tribune, joining recently announced state Rep. Hoan Huynh — who also planned a …

How to stay prepared for potential flooding if you live by one of Michigan's 300 named rivers

HAMBURG TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — Michigan has over 300 named rivers, and if you live by one of them, you may have considered the risk of flooding, and even prepared for it. Watch the report from Carli Petrus in the video player below How to stay prepared …

Key National Weather Service roles remain vacant in Ohio

The National Weather Service offices in Ohio are still missing two-thirds of their leadership teams, according to an NWS document. The Dispatch first reported in May that NWS Wilmington's meteorologist-in-charge role and its science operations officer …

Ohio Democrats can win their elections – but it won't be easyJim Simon 

Jim Simon is a central Ohio resident and former chief communications officer of several corporations. Despite his long worker-supportive history, Sen. Sherrod Brown lost reelection because the national Democratic Party had lost touch with blue-collar …

Governor DeWine deploys Ohio State Highway Patrol to assist in Texas flood recovery

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKEF) -- Ohio State Highway Patrol Troopers mobilize to Texas to help flood recovery efforts. Governor Mike DeWine has asked the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Mobile Field Force to head to Texas to help search and rescue efforts following …

First Thing: Texas floods death toll rises as search for survivors turns to recovery operation

Good morning. Residents in central Texas observed a day of prayer on Sunday after at least 82 people were killed with dozens still missing after Friday’s devastating flash flooding, as a search and rescue operation for survivors began to morph into a grim …

Michigan’s Worst Floods: The Deadliest and Costliest in History

As Central Texas grapples with a catastrophic flood—claiming nearly 90 lives and leaving many more missing—Michiganders are reminded that while we may not face hurricanes, extreme weather is no stranger to our state. A Catastrophic Flood in Texas Sparks …

Deadliest Flooding in Last 25 Years Came in Areas With Low Flood Insurance Take-Up

Flooding has caused an average of more than 125 deaths per year and billions of dollars in damage in the United States over the past few decades, according to the National Weather Service. Flash floods are the nation’s top storm-related killer, and most …

Severe Thunderstorms Could Slam Illinois, Wisconsin This Week

As the nation continues to mourn the devastating loss of life in Texas following historic flooding, we are expecting a couple of rounds of severe storms in the Stateline before the weekend arrives. Early Week Storm Chances in Rockford and Chicago According …

Texas floods latest: Death toll surpasses 100 as desperate search for Camp Mystic victims continues

Forecasters defend Texas meteorologists amid criticisms alerts came too late Response to the extreme event has been met with major scrutiny after some state and local officials accused the NWS of not providing accurate forecasts. There have also been …

Death toll in Texas floods rising

KERRVILLE, Texas — The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpassed 100 on Monday as search-and-rescue teams continued to wade into swollen rivers and use heavy equipment to untangle trees as part of the massive …

Is This the Year of Record-Setting Heat-Domes and Flash Floods?

There are far too many true believers among journalists, all eager to join AP’s Seth Borenstein in declaring this the long-awaited summer of record-breaking heat waves. As it turned out, the recent brief spell of uncomfortably hot weather passed quickly …

Photos: Some of the worst flooding events in American history

Debris fills Main Street in Johnstown, Pennsylvania between two rows of ruined buildings. The flood of 1889 killed over 2,000 people. The deadly flood was caused by a dam break upstream from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, according to the National Oceanic and …

Data Foundation Announces Key Senior Fellow Appointments to Climate Data Collaborative

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Data Foundation today announced the appointment of three distinguished experts as Senior Fellows contributing to its Climate Data Collaborative (CDC), significantly …

Climavision Selected by IRCAI and AWS for 2025 Compute for Climate Fellowship

LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Climavision, the weather technology company combining proprietary radar networks with advanced numerical weather prediction (NWP) and AI forecasting, today announced it has been …

Jase Medical Launches Jase Pantry: 30-Day Emergency Food Supply Packed with High Calories and Protein

Jase Pantry reflects the company’s expanded mission: to help people prepare for the unexpected by securing all 3 survival essentials—food, water, and medicine SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jase Medical, …

Four Decades After Live Aid, Ethiopia’s Hunger Crisis Returns

“On the Frontlines of Hunger” reveals Tigray’s battle against hunger and global silence. BLOOMFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Forty years after the world united through the historic Live Aid concerts to raise funds for …

When Flood Zones Become Uninsurable: Next Steps for Louisiana Property Owners

HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As flood risk increases across coastal and inland Louisiana, insurance carriers are reevaluating their exposure in high-risk zones. The result is a growing number of areas labeled as …

Merit Coffee Donating 100% of Drink Proceeds to Kerr County Flood Relief This Weekend

On July 12th, Merit Coffee will donate 100% of proceeds from all hot and iced coffee drink sales across its 13 Texas cafés to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the …

FEMA Offers Equal Access to Assistance for all Tennessee Disaster Survivors

FEMA is committed to providing equal access to federal assistance for Tennesseans who were affected by the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. Anyone with an accessibility need who is applying for FEMA assistance should …

Partners advance forest health on fire-impacted landscape, protecting communities and State Water Project headwaters

New FRB accelerates forest restoration on Plumas National Forest, protecting the Upper Feather River Watershed, which supplies water to 27 million Californians. TAYLORSVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blue Forest …

FEMA Assistance May Be Available to Help with Rent

ST. LOUIS – If you don’t have a safe place to live because of recent disasters in Missouri, you can apply for FEMA Assistance to help you pay for alternate temporary housing.  To request assistance to help with rent, homeowners and renters need to contact …

Ember Flash Aerospace and Firewave Join Forces to Accelerate Ultra-Early Wildfire Detection and Autonomous Suppression

Firewave’s real-time acoustic sensors pair with Ember Flash’s Vigilant Detect AI and Raptor suppression drone, slashing fire verification to seconds. BOULDER CREEK, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ember Flash Aerospace …

THE ADAM R. SCRIPPS FOUNDATION RESPONDS ($1M+) TO KERRVILLE, HILL COUNTRY FLOODS

Adam R. Scripps Foundation commits $1M+ to Texas flood relief and will match gifts up to $150K; Assistance Provided to Local Organizations and Search & Rescue KERRVILLE, TX, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Adam R. Scripps …

Disaster Assistance Available for July Flood Survivors in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas – Disaster assistance is now available to eligible survivors in Kerr County affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that began July 2, 2025. Under Individual Assistance, FEMA and the State may be able to provide …

Choctaw County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 9, 2026, for Choctaw County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt …

Love County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 9, 2026, for Love County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt …

FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas to Open Disaster Recovery Center in Kerrville

AUSTIN, Texas – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) tomorrow, July 10 to offer face-to-face help to survivors affected by …

Florida's 2025 Hurricane Season Means Planning for Senior Safety

After Texas Floods, What Steps Should Seniors Take To Be Hurricane Safe? PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The devastating flooding in Texas has caused recent concerns about hurricane preparedness. At …

Proactive IT Planning Is Now Essential for Business Continuity in High-Risk Regions, Experts Say

New insights from Los Angeles-based cybersecurity professionals underscore the rising need for integrated disaster readiness and IT resilience. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As climate-driven emergencies and …

Napa Firewise Helps Secure Firewise USA® Status for 18 Communities

Eighteen Communities Across Napa County Achieve Firewise USA® Designation as Wildfire Preparedness Efforts Expand Amid Growing Fire Risk NAPA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As California braces for a wildfire season …

Two Weeks Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance for South Texas Severe Storms and Flooding

AUSTIN, Texas – South Texas residents who have been affected by the March severe storms and flooding have two weeks left to apply for disaster assistance. Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties who were displaced or have …

Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Cheatham and Dickson Counties

Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Cheatham and Dickson counties to assist Tennesseans who experienced damage or loss from the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.  Cheatham County: Kingston Springs City Hall …