News
Severe weather threat, including tornadoes, continues for millions of Americans
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (307+ words) (NEW YORK) " Nearly 70 million Americans are under a severe weather threat heading into the weekend, including the possibility of tornadoes in the central United States, after deadly storms swept through Oklahoma. A storm system is bringing rain, snow, ice and…...
Tornado reported in Cass County Friday
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (76+ words) Tornado reported in Cass County Friday'WSJM A possible tornado is reported to have caused some serious damage in Cass County Friday. Some residents report a home on Conrad Road near Edwardsburg suffered heavy damage. The National Weather Service issued a…...
Coastal sea levels may be higher than previously thought, study says
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (619+ words) (NEW YORK) " Measurements of coastal sea-level height around the world may be higher than scientists previously thought, according to new research. Sea levels in some areas in the Global South " regions such as Asia and the South Pacific " could be…...
Raptors count to begin this month in Michigan
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (143+ words) Soon, raptors will be heading north, and that means they'll be passing through Michigan. The birds of prey migrate north in the spring and south in the fall. Wildlife officials want to get an accurate count of the population, so…...
‘Stand Up for Science Rally’ planned in Niles March 7
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (258+ words) A rally is planned in Niles for next Saturday to send a message of support to scientists, teachers, and healthcare workers. Organizers say the Stand Up for Science Rally will be held in conjunction with a major event planned in…...
NASA targets Wednesday for rollback of Artemis II rocket and spacecraft
1+ week, 3+ day ago (452+ words) (MERRITT ISLAND, Fla.) " Weather conditions have again delayed operations leading to the launch of the Artemis II rocket mission to the moon. The rollback of the Artemis II rocket and spacecraft at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida was originally…...
Lawrence Township gets grant to support solar development
3+ week, 5+ day ago (172+ words) Lawrence Township in Van Buren County has been awarded a $425,000 state grant to support infrastructure and community improvements related to a major solar energy project. The funding comes from Michigan's Renewables Ready Communities Award program. It provides incentives to local…...
100 million on alert for dangerous cold, as some see coldest winds of season
1+ mon, 7+ hour ago (364+ words) (NEW YORK) " At least 100 million Americans are on alert for dangerous cold weather in the coming days across the East as brutal, eye-watering cold winds " the coldest of the season for some " are expected across the Northeast this weekend. Wind…...
Worsening snow drought in the West will have cascading impacts, experts say
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (1307+ words) (NEW YORK) " It has been a tale of two winters on the opposing U.S. coasts this season. While the East has been slammed with frigid temperatures and punishing winter storms, the West is experiencing a snow drought amid warmer-than-normal temperatures. Prolonged…...
As the West warms up, the East stays cold
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (335+ words) (NEW YORK) " As a deep freeze continued Tuesday from the Northeast to the Southeast, Southern California and other parts of the West are expected to see another day of balmy weather. Some areas in the West are poised to break…...