A couple has been reunited with their wedding photo after a tornado blew it 90 miles to a location two counties over in Iowa. After the tornado ripped through their home and blew away many of their possessions, the Langenfelds probably did not expect to get to see their wedding photo again. And the odds … Read more
OMAHA: Residents in Omaha, Nebraska, awoke to weather sirens blaring and widespread power outages early Tuesday morning as torrential rain, high winds and large hail pummeled the area and began moving east to threaten more of the Midwest. More than 10,000 customers were without power in and around Omaha, and the deluge of more than … Read more
By Michael Casey | Associated Press BOSTON — February’s end is bringing wild weather to much of the United States, with record heat allowing for golf in Wisconsin and outdoor food trucks in Minnesota, along with an increased fire risk across much of the Great Plains. But blinding snow in the Northwest is blowing eastward, … Read more
Melinda Maerker wasn’t aiming for “We Live Here: The Midwest” to be unveiled just weeks before Christmas, when networks and streaming platforms are emphasizing feel-good content. Still, the filmmaker is confident that those who check out her new documentary will find a “very positive message for the holidays,” even if it doesn’t evoke the sentiments … Read more
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that Southern states emerged as the fastest-growing region in the U.S. last year, experiencing a collective growth of over 1.3 million people, reported USA Today. This growth, marking a 1.1% increase over 2021, is attributed to both domestic and international migration. The South has consistently seen year-to-year … Read more
For decades, major cities like New York and San Francisco have been seen as safe and supportive environments for the LGBTQ+ community. A new documentary, however, is about to take an in-depth look at the queer folks who have chosen to live outside of those urban bubbles, and the challenges they’ve faced in doing so. … Read more
Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers signs autographs for fans prior to a preseason game at Allegiant Stadium on Aug. 13, 2023, in Las Vegas. Michael Owens/Getty Images Of course, that doesn’t mean he’s getting away from a hard day’s work. Jenna Brandt, Purdy’s fiancée, posted a seven-second clip on her Instagram Story of the … Read more