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southern lake counties

Tornadoes hit Michigan cities overnight, leaving a trail of damage

April 16, 2026

Two small tornadoes swept through parts of Michigan early Wednesday morning, according to weather experts. One touched down in Ann Arbor just before 2 a. m. , spinning at 110 mph for about two minutes. It started near Jackson Avenue and Interstate 94, then moved toward downtown before fading out nea

crime

SantaCon’s big party funds turned into personal shopping spree

April 16, 2026

Every December, thousands of Santa lookalikes flood New York sidewalks, bars, and subway cars with red suits and festive chaos. The event bills itself as a “charitable, non-political, nonsensical Santa Claus convention, ” selling tickets for $10 to $20 with promises the cash will help local causes.

environment

Dusty air near California's shrinking lake may be slowing kids' lung growth

April 16, 2026

California's Salton Sea used to be a vacation hotspot in the mid-1900s with its sandy beaches and celebrity visitors. But decades of water mismanagement have turned this 340-square-mile lake into a drying disaster zone. As water disappears, it leaves behind a toxic mix of old pesticides, heavy metal

politics

Israel and Lebanon edge closer to a truce while tensions stay high

April 16, 2026

As southern Lebanon braces for another round of fighting, the Israeli military has redoubled its attacks on Hezbollah positions in the town of Bint Jbeil. The strikes come even as negotiators from both sides whisper about a possible ceasefire, a move that would mark the first serious peace talks bet

lifestyle

Fresh troubles for Columbia and Lexington this week

April 16, 2026

A drowning near Irmo and a trooper’s alleged misconduct highlight how routine places can suddenly turn dangerous. In Lexington County, a 50-year-old Columbia man named Travers Antonio Berry was found lifeless under a Lake Murray dock on April 11 after a witness said he slipped while returning to sho

crime

SantaCon’s Secret Swipe: How a Holiday Bash Became a Personal Payday

April 15, 2026

The annual SantaCon party in New York City, known for its colorful costumes and festive drinks, turned out to be more than just a holiday fun‑run. The event’s organizer, Stefan Pildes, allegedly used the fundraiser as a front to funnel money into his own accounts and lavish lifestyle. Pildes ran

weather

Heavy Fog Expected Across Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota Tonight

April 15, 2026

A dense fog warning has been issued for parts of northern Wisconsin and southern Minnesota, affecting several counties around the Lake Superior area. The advisory covers Carlton, South St. Louis, Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties in Minnesota, as well as Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas and Iron

politics

Pope, President and College Students: A Tense Talk on War

April 15, 2026

The event in Georgia drew a crowd of young people who wore Trump gear and Turning Point shirts. Many seats, however, stayed empty, showing that not every student was ready for the discussion about war in Iran. The meeting began with a brief appearance by Vice‑President Vance. He admitted th

environment

U. S. Views on the Environment Drop to Record Low

April 15, 2026

A recent Gallup survey shows that only about one third of Americans feel the environment is good, a new low in the past 25 years. Two out of three people think pollution and climate change are getting worse, and most say the government is not doing enough to protect nature. The study also found t

education

Preston Middle School Wins Science Olympiad Again

April 15, 2026

Preston Middle School has taken the state science title for the second year in a row, beating last year’s narrow loss by a wide margin. The win marks the school’s 15th overall championship and its 14th since 2010. The state meet was held on April 4 at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs,