Idaho Dec 26, 2021
Idaho Leads the Country in Population Growth
Idaho has led the country in population growth for the fifth year in a row.
americares Dec 12, 2021
CT-Based Americares Preparing to Respond to Midwest, Southern US After Deadly Storms
Americares said they're preparing to respond to the Midwest and Southern United States after tornadoes left dozens dead Friday night. The company, based in Stamford, Connecticut, said their emergency response experts are offering help to partner health facilities in five states affected by the deadly storms. This includes Kentucky, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. A spokesperson with the company...
air pollution Aug 2, 2021
Smoke Triggers Pollution Alerts in US West, Midwest
Air quality alerts were posted on Sunday for numerous areas of the U.S. West and Midwest as wildfire smoke continues to linger over much of the country
Rime Ice Jan 9, 2021
What Is Rime Ice? See the Cool Formations Popping Up in the Midwest
Wintertime ice can certainly be a pain for drivers and joggers, but it can also be quite stunning at times. In recent days, fascinating ice formations have been popping up in the Midwest, and they've been captivating local onlookers and the Twitter community alike. The breathtaking phenomenon is called rime ice and it looks a lot different than the...
election Oct 30, 2020
Trump and Biden Make Their Case in Midwest States
President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden spent the final Friday before Election Day speaking to voters in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and Iowa.
Trump campaign Oct 18, 2020
Trump Leans Into Fear Tactics in Bid to Win Midwest States
President Donald Trump is leaning into fear tactics as he accuses the left of trying to "erase American history, purge American values and destroy the American way of life."
coronavirus Oct 11, 2020
GOP Governors in Spiking States Strain for Silver Linings
Hospitalizations from the coronavirus have hit their highest points recently throughout the Midwest
apple orchards Oct 5, 2020
Late Freeze Shortens Fall Apple Season for Indiana Orchards
During what would normally be primetime for Midwest apple-picking, orchards around Indiana are running out of apples early this season following a late spring freeze that obliterated much of the state's crop.
coronavirus Oct 1, 2020
Hospitals Feel Squeeze as Coronavirus Spikes in Midwest
The coronavirus has tightened its grip on the Midwest, with infections surging in the Midwest, some hospitals in Wisconsin and North Dakota running low on space.
coronavirus pandemic Sep 26, 2020
Virus Cases Rise in US Heartland, Home to Anti-Mask Feelings
The latest hot spot for the coronavirus in the United States is the heartland, where cases are rising in a worrying trend
derecho Aug 16, 2020
Forecasters Look to Learn From Deadly Midwest Wind Storm
The derecho that caused massive damage in Iowa this past week could offer lessons for forecasters and the public
STORM Jan 13, 2020
Recovery Begins After Storms Kill 11 in Midwest, South
Icy roads, deadly tornadoes, punishing waves — severe weekend weather has been blamed for 11 deaths and major damage in parts of the Midwest, South and Northeast.
1 Year Out: A Divided Nation Lurches Toward 2020 Election
One year from Sunday, voters will decide whether to grant President Donald Trump a second term in office, an election that will be a referendum on Trump's vision for America's culture and role in the world. Much is unknown about how the United States and its politics will look on Nov. 3, 2020. Who will Trump's opponent be? How will...
New York Oct 23, 2019
Amtrak Offers Half-Off Sale Across the US for November Travel
If you've wanted to travel by train, now's a good time to buy your tickets. Amtrak is offering 50% off fares as part of a two-day sale this Tuesday and Wednesday. Travel dates run from
China Sep 21, 2019
GM Electric Car Push Could Mean Fewer and Lower Paying Jobs
If U.S. consumers ever ditch fuel burners for electric vehicles, then the United Auto Workers union is in trouble. Gone would be thousands of jobs at engine and transmission plants across the industrial Midwest, replaced by smaller workforces at squeaky-clean mostly automated factories that mix up chemicals to make batteries. The union is keenly aware of this possibility as it...
CEO Jul 31, 2019
Impossible Foods, Others, Use Partners to Expand
After months of shortages, Impossible Foods is partnering with a veteran food production company to ramp up supplies of its popular plant-based burgers. The Redwood City, Calif.-based startup is partnering with OSI Group, an original supplier to McDonald's and one of the world's largest food producers. OSI, based in Aurora, Ill., will immediately begin production of the Impossible Burger at...
United States Jul 21, 2019
Hot Weather Is Intensifying Hold on Much of East, Central US
Americans from Texas to Maine sweated out a steamy Saturday as a heat wave canceled events from festivals to horse races and pushed New York City to order steps to avoid straining the electrical system. The National Weather Service said "a dangerous heat wave" sent temperatures into the 90s, with high humidity that made it feel considerably hotter. It was...
How Do I Know If I'm Dehydrated? The Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
It's hot outside — and it's about to get a lot hotter for millions of Americans this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat watches, warnings and advisories in the Plains, Midwest and parts of the East Coast. More heat alerts are expected later this week, as temperatures in cities like Chicago, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. could reach...
Chicago Jul 18, 2019
US Heat Wave Just Warming Up for Long and Scorching Weekend
The heat wave that has been roasting much of the U.S. in recent days is just getting warmed up, with temperatures expected to soar to dangerous levels through the weekend.
New Jersey Jun 23, 2019
States' Push to Legalize Sports Betting Differs by Region
In the year since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for every state to legalize sports betting, a regional divide has opened as states decide whether to expand their gambling options. By year's end, legalization is possible in a dozen states in the Northeast and Midwest. But most states in the Deep South and far West — SEC and...