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Ida's remnants unleash massive, swift flooding in East and leave at least 15 dead

Water rescues still were underway Thursday across parts of the East after the remnants of Hurricane Ida unleashed deadly and paralyzing flooding at shocking speed across areas including New York City and Philadelphia.

Houston Instagram model ‘Miss Mercedes’ Janae Gagnier ‘killed in murder-suicide’

A popular Instagram model found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Richmond was strangled and suffered a traumatic concussion, the Fort Bend County Medical Examiner told ABC13 Tuesday.

Nebraska highway buckles after another night of heavy rain

Thunderstorms rumbled across eastern Nebraska on Tuesday morning, leaving heavy rain, flooding and even some road damage in their wake.

Teen who organized party apologizes amid social media backlash

Anger spread over a social media video of a crowded Friday night house party at Laie Point. The 19-year-old woman who organized the gathering told KITV-4 she's gotten hundreds of hate comments and is surprised people are upset.

High school student clings to life after washout of major highway

A George County High School student is fighting for her life after major highway collapsed Monday, dragging seven cars into a deep crater.

Two Florida counties stick with mask mandates despite financial penalties

Broward and Alachua counties in Florida are moving forward with mask mandates for their public school systems despite financial penalties from the state of Florida for not allowing parents to opt out of the requirement, in defiance of an order by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Middle Tennessee was clawing its way out of devastation from recent flooding -- and saw more rain from Ida

Middle Tennessee remains deep in recovery mode after last week's deadly and destructive flooding -- and it appears to have been spared from any significant flooding from Tropical Depression Ida.

Afghan refugee describes emotional journey to the US after fleeing Kabul: 'I left some of my family back there'

When Mohammed Iqbal Selanee and Josh Rodriguez hugged in Washington, DC, this week, it was an embrace years in the making.

Travel to Mexico during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

If you're planning to travel to Mexico, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.

California recall contender Larry Elder makes misleading claim that young people don't need Covid-19 vaccines

Larry Elder, the leading GOP candidate vying to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom, said he doesn't think it's necessary for young people to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or for children to wear masks at school, and he vowed to repeal any mask or vaccine mandates for California's state workers if he is elected to replace the Democratic governor in the September 14 special election.

Caldor Fire prompts states of emergency in Nevada and California, with more than 50,000 told to evacuate the Lake Tahoe region

The governors of California and Nevada declared states of emergency Monday as the fast-moving Caldor Fire, now the 17th largest wildfire on record in California, prompted officials to tell everyone in the city of South Lake Tahoe to get out.

After Ida wiped out power to more than 1 million, Louisiana residents now face gas shortages and dwindling supplies

A long road to recovery is ahead for Gulf Coast residents impacted by Hurricane Ida, and now some families are scrambling to stock up on food and gas as supplies in the region dwindle.

Lake Tahoe resort city faces critical hours as the Caldor Fire closes in, threatening 34,000 structures

The Caldor Fire, which has forced the evacuation of thousands of people from a popular California tourist town, is now threatening more than 34,000 structures after already destroying hundreds of homes, officials said.

First responders save man, dog after car goes into pond

A South Carolina Highway Patrol Officer and first responders from Midway Fire Rescue in Pawleys Island jumped into action and performed heroic acts on Sunday when a man and his dog almost drowned in a pond.

Hospital patients are being evacuated as the rapidly growing Caldor Fire edges closer to California's Lake Tahoe region

The raging Caldor Fire in Northern California prompted evacuation orders and warnings in the Lake Tahoe Basin Sunday night after fire conditions resulted in rapid spread, causing at least one hospital to transfer all of its patients out amid the flames.

Deadly Ida leaves more than 1 million without power and many awaiting rescue from flooded homes

Hurricane Ida has left catastrophic damage across southeastern Louisiana, killing at least one person, leaving much of the New Orleans area without power, interrupting phone service and sending rescuers scrambling Monday to flooded homes where people were anxiously asking for help.

Register for Run in the Park by August 31st

Powered by Reliant Energy, the 18th annual Run in the Park is happening on Saturday, October 9. However this coming Tuesday, August 31 is your last day to get the early registration price of $25! After Tuesday, the registration price goes up to $30 for the in-person event.

Bill 14 Would Decimate Worker Protections Across the State

Advocacy Organizations Condemn Texas House State Affairs Committee Passing Senate Bill 14 with No Public Testimony

Today, the Texas House State Affairs Committee passed Senate Bill 14 out of committee with no public testimony. SB 14 would forever limit the ability of a city or county to implement workplace safety protections during a pandemic or natural disaster. SB 14 would also prohibit local governments from implementing other essential workplace safety measures like a 10-minute water break for construction workers.

Man sentenced to 40 years for murdering woman trying to leave relationship

A 42-year-old man who murdered a woman as she tried to end their relationship has been sentenced to 40 years in prison.

Devastating Ida kills at least 1, leaves more than 1 million without power and many awaiting rescue from flooded homes

Hurricane Ida has left catastrophic damage across southeastern Louisiana, killing at least one person, leaving much of the New Orleans area without power, stopping cell phone service and sending rescuers scrambling Monday to untold numbers of flooded homes where people were anxiously asking for help.

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