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January 31, 2024

Norway braces for most powerful storm since 1990s

Norwegians prepared for the arrival of "Storm Ingunn" on Wednesday, the largest storm to strike the Nordic nation in about three decades.

January 31, 2024

Minnesota's 'Name a Snowplow' contest winners can't resist nods to Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton

Eight snowplows in Minnesota have been given new names, including some with punny nods to pop culture personalities and stars. "Taylor Drift" received the most votes overall.

January 31, 2024

Arkansas town without water for two weeks as old infrastructure freezes, fails

Residents of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, have been without running water for two weeks after freezing temperatures put too much stress on the city's aging water infrastructure.

January 29, 2024

Maine town manager drowns while rescuing 4-year-old son after both fall through ice

The town manager of Carmel, Maine, died after rescuing his 4-year-old son when they both fell through ice while walking near a pond on Friday.

January 26, 2024

Voting now open in annual Minnesota snowplow-naming contest: 'Oh, for Sleet's Sake'

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is once again asking people to vote on names for eight of its snowplows. This is the fourth year they have run the contest.

January 25, 2024

Texas driver rescued from floodwaters after standing on roof of vehicle, video shows

A video has captured the moment first responders saved a man in Harris County, Texas, who was trapped on top of his vehicle with floodwaters raging around him.

January 24, 2024

California woman rescued off overturned car after she was stranded for 15 hours in rushing water

Rescuers in California saved a woman who was stranded for 15 hours on top of her overturned car as floodwaters swirled around her on Tuesday.

January 23, 2024

Hero police officer saves terrified boy from frozen pond

An Arkansas police officer is being hailed for springing into action to save a boy who had fallen through the ice at a frozen pond in Jonesboro Sunday morning.

January 22, 2024

Alabama woman falsely reports burglary to police because she was scared of weather: authorities

An Alabama woman who reported a burglary was happening at her house allegedly lied to police, who say she wanted officers to arrive promptly because she was scared of the weather.

January 22, 2024

23 skiers and snowboarders rescued from Vermont backcountry after getting lost in frigid temperatures

Rescue teams in Killington, Vermont, helped save a group of 21 lost skiers and snowboarders before responding to a second call for two more lost skiers.