Water - Page 42

July 28, 2022

Texas town declares 'water emergency,' tells residents that it could run out of water

Texas city officials told their residents they are declaring a "water emergency" and said they could be in a situation where the city runs out of water.

July 26, 2022

Washington woman drowns while trying to rescue dog in canal

A Washington woman drowned in a canal off Dobson Road Southwest while trying to rescue a dog. The woman was trapped by the turbulence in a plunge pool.

July 22, 2022

Las Vegas 'water cops' patrol for water wasters amid unprecedented drought

The western drought is so bad that water cops are patrolling for water wasters, and a new statewide law bans real grass.

July 18, 2022

NC town posts boil-water advisory following break

A North Carolina waterline break led to a loss of water for Blowing Rock. The American Red Cross set up a distribution point for one case of water per family in the area.

July 15, 2022

New Hampshire drought leads to some water restrictions

The state of New Hampshire is going through a moderate drought. Environmental specialists are asking residents to reduce water use as much as possible.

July 15, 2022

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear updates efforts to overcome Marion water shortage

Marion, Kentucky, has been going through a severe water shortage. Damaged waterlines have been identified and fixed.

July 8, 2022

Boston dive team retrieves ring from the Charles River

Divers from Cambridge Fire Department were able to find a Chicago woman's diamond ring from Charles River. Her husband had the ring when it fell from his shirt pocket into the river.

July 7, 2022

Body found at Lake Mead by park rangers

A body has been recovered by the National Park Service from Nevada's Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The rangers used a remotely operated vehicle.

July 4, 2022

3 men missing after jumping in Sacramento County river to save child

California rescue teams were searching for three men who reportedly went missing in a Sacramento County river Sunday after they jumped in to save an 8-year-old child.

June 28, 2022

Charges in Flint water crisis dropped against former governor, others: Michigan Supreme Court

The Michigan Supreme Court said Tuesday that indictments in the Flint water scandal were invalid, wiping charges against former Gov. Rick Snyder and others.