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The original audience for this was people who might experience disasters...that’s basically anybody these days.” ...

As of Sunday afternoon, the Highland Fire southeast of Prineville remains at 1,500 acres with 0% containment. Crews worked overnight to establish fire lines. Structure protection efforts were underway ...

Legendary WGN TV meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Bob Sirott to talk about the flooding in Texas and recent job cuts at their weather center. He also shares details about the FEMA response in ...

State police in Bedford County say a local man is facing dozens of charges following an investigation into allegations that ...