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Intensifying drought could trigger water shortages and prolonged fire season in the West

Saturday, March 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Several regions in the West could be facing worsening drought conditions, increased wildfire risk, and reduced water supplies due to record-breaking temperatures and minimal winter snowpack.Much of the West has been coping with prolonged drought conditions that are now being worsened... Read More.

400 people treated for heat-related illness at Arizona airshow as record temperatures bake the West

Sunday, March 22 by ABC News

(PHOENIX) -- Record-shattering temperatures are expected to continue on Sunday as a rare and strong early-season heat dome has resulted in triple-digit highs in some parts of the Western U.S.As the temperatures soared to 105 degrees on Saturday in Phoenix, Ariz., the third-straight... Read More.

Dangerous, unprecedented heat wave hits the West

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A dangerous and unprecedented heat wave is hitting the West, with temperatures reaching 25-to-40 degrees above normal across the region.A dozen cities recorded all-time record March temperatures on Wednesday, including 105 degrees in Palm Springs, California; 102 degrees in Phoenix, Arizona;... Read More.

Officials respond to reports of active shooter at synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan: Sheriff

Thursday, March 12 by ABC News

(WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich.) -- Authorities are responding to reports of an active shooter at a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.Smoke was also seen rising from the roof of Temple Israel.Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms... Read More.

West Virginia Man Accused of Meeting “Teen”

Tuesday, February 24 by wcednews

A West Virginia man has been arrested after allegedly meeting who he thought was a 15 year-old girl for sex. According to police, they received messages between 31 year-old Benjamin Engle and the group 814 Pred Hunters disguised as a 15 year-old girl. The messages allegedly... Read More.

Damaging winds, rain hit the West as a winter storm approaches the North

Tuesday, February 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Storms are hitting Southern California with heavy rain that flooded roads, as millions are on alert for damaging winds on Tuesday. Meanwhile, in the North, millions are preparing for a winter storm.Heavy thunderstorms in Southern California brought 1 to 3 inches... Read More.

Worsening snow drought in the West will have cascading impacts, experts say

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

(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 drought across much of... Read More.

As the West warms up, the East stays cold

Tuesday, February 3 by ABC News

(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 daily high temperature records.... Read More.

New Year’s Eve weather forecast, from rain in the West to snow in the East

Tuesday, December 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More rough weather is forecast on both coasts when the ball drops on Wednesday night, ringing in 2026.On the West Coast, more rain is expected across a drenched Southern California, where residents are still recovering from last week's flooding.The new... Read More.

West Decatur Man Sentenced for Burglary

Monday, December 22 by wcednews

WEST DECATUR - A West Decatur man is going to spend up to six years in State Prison after pleading guilty to multiple burglary charges. According to court documents, in late August 28 year-old Jacob Fyock had broken into a locked shed and taken a... Read More.

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