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5/17/2026 7:02:59 AM

Isolated severe storms could sweep across region Monday with heightened damage risk

Severe Weather Threat Looming Over Central PlainsH3: A Potentially Unsettled Start to Your WeekMeteorologists are closely monitoring evolving weather patterns that indicate a heightened risk for sever...

5/17/2026 5:13:56 AM

Springfield woman critically hurt after top-end motorcycles violently collide on I-44

Motorcycle Accident Hospitalizes Springfield WomanA woman from Springfield is hospitalized after a motorcycle crash on a city roadway. Authorities report the incident occurred early Tuesday afternoon....

5/17/2026 5:12:16 AM

Near-Record Heat Breaks as Storm Chances Make a Potent Comeback

Storm Chances Return Following Near-Record HeatA period of near-record heat across the region is set to give way as conditions shift, bringing renewed chances for strong to severe thunderstorms. After...

5/16/2026 11:02:12 PM

Salt Lake airport lands $6 million federal boost

SLC International Airport Introduces Specialized Security Lanes for Families and TravelersPassing through airport security can often feel like a test of patience, especially for those traveling with y...

5/16/2026 9:18:55 PM

Globe-trotting queries spike ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup: here's what fans are hunting for

The Top Searches Fueling Excitement for the 2026 FIFA World CupWith the 2026 FIFA World Cup still a few years away, digital curiosity is already spiking. Search engines are lighting up as fans across ...

5/16/2026 9:18:34 PM

Heavy rain and potential coastal flooding pose risks this weekend.

Heavy Rain and Coastal Flooding Threaten Weekend Plans Residents along the coast and in low-lying areas should brace for a wet and potentially hazardous weekend. Meteorologists are tracking a slow-mo...

5/16/2026 9:08:04 PM

Reconnect Rochester installs crosswalks and bike lanes transforming dangerous 19th Ward intersection

Rochester Intersection Receives Major Safety and Community UpgradeA key intersection in Rochester’s 19th Ward is being transformed, following a significant community-driven initiative. The “Reconnect ...

5/16/2026 9:05:08 PM

Rabid skunk in Saluda County exposed 15 animals, officials confirm

Rabid Skunk Confirmed in Saluda County: 15 Animals ExposedResidents of Saluda County are on alert after a rabid skunk was discovered in the area, prompting a warning from public health officials. The ...

5/17/2026 7:00:35 AM

Two critically wounded in southeast Wichita shooting

Breaking Now News Exclusive: Two in Critical Condition After Southland Heights ShootingBNN reports that a violent incident in southeast Wichita has left two individuals with life-threatening injuries....

5/17/2026 5:12:55 AM

Springfield Rugby Foundation’s 3rd Annual Old Boys Tournament brings legends back to pitch in high-stakes reunion bout

Springfield Rugby Foundation Hosts Third Annual Old Boys TournamentOver the weekend, the local rugby community came together for a spirited display of athleticism and camaraderie. The Springfield Rugb...

5/16/2026 11:02:41 PM

17 and vanished: the high-stakes search across multiple counties for a South Salt Lake teen last seen near cityline blvd

Utah Police Intensify Search for 16-Year-Old Girl Missing in South Salt LakeThe search is intensifying for a 16-year-old girl, Chloe Witt, who was last seen in the South Salt Lake area on Thursday mor...

5/16/2026 11:01:56 PM

Two injured after driver runs red light, causes violent T-bone crash in Taylorsville.

Taylorsville Crash Leaves Two HospitalizedA significant two-vehicle collision in the Salt Lake Valley sent two individuals to nearby hospitals on Thursday morning, with first responders taking care to...

5/16/2026 9:18:45 PM

Who will take the Miss Hawaii USA 2025 crown? Meet every contestant vying for the title

Poised for the Crown: Inside the 2025 Miss Hawaii USA CompetitionThe annual search for the next Miss Hawaii USA is entering its final, high-stakes phase. More than a pageant, this local preliminary se...

5/16/2026 9:08:47 PM

Two adults and an infant saved from raging Smith Street blaze

Smith Street Residents Narrowly Escape Devastating BlazeFirst responders faced a dangerous early-morning residential fire on Thursday, successfully extracting two adults and a young infant from a heav...

5/16/2026 9:06:57 PM

Las Vegas Convention Center then and now adapting with massive expansions fueling economic growth

Las Vegas Convention Center: A Century of Expansion and Economic LegacyThe Las Vegas Convention Center wasn't always the sprawling, state-of-the-art complex that hosts global events today. What began ...

5/16/2026 9:04:23 PM

High diesel costs squeeze CSRA farmers and trucking companies to the breaking point.

Soaring Diesel Prices Squeeze Local Farmers and Trucking FirmsThe cost of diesel fuel is currently creating significant financial strain for agricultural producers and transportation companies within ...

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5/17/2026 3:20:10 PM

Napoleon Solo Shocks the Field in a Wild 151st Preakness Stakes Stunner

Napoleon Dominates the Preakness With a Stunning Solo VictoryThe middle jewel of American thoroughbred racing delivered a definitive statement this weekend, as the three-year-old colt Napoleon crossed...

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5/17/2026 3:19:23 PM

Forward Progress Halted on Antelope Valley Fire That Triggered Evacuation Alerts

Evacuations Ordered as Corral Fire Burns Near Antelope ValleyA rapidly spreading vegetation fire in the Antelope Valley region has prompted mandatory evacuation orders, threatening rural communities a...

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5/17/2026 3:18:53 PM

WHO issues urgent global warning after discovery of rare Ebola strain in Africa

Global Health Organization Declares New International Emergency as Deadly Virus Surges in AfricaThe global health body has issued its highest alert level, deeming the rapidly escalating viral outbreak...