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Helene: Mullin makes North Carolina his first visit

Helene: Mullin makes North Carolina his first visit

(The Center Square) – Like the leader of the Cabinet he’s joined, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s first official trip was to the mountains of North Carolina to survey damage from Hurricane Helene. This is the 80th week of recovery from arguably the state’s worst natural disaster. “Disasters

Rain, storms kill 121 in Afghanistan and Pakistan in two weeks

Rain, storms kill 121 in Afghanistan and Pakistan in two weeks

Heavy rain and storms have killed at least 121 people over two weeks across Afghanistan and Pakistan, disaster officials in both countries said Saturday. Stormy weather has brought rain sweeping across Afghanistan since late March, causing floods, landslides, and hitting homes and crops. "Since March 26 till today, 77

Thompson Pass opens with 35 mph zone after flood repairs

Thompson Pass opens with 35 mph zone after flood repairs

The Montana Department of Transportation said Thompson Pass was now open for the season and warned drivers about a lower speed limit through a repaired stretch. In a Facebook post, MDT said the speed limit dropped to 35 mph in the area where crews worked on road damage tied to

Bozeman locals give advice on how to survive the incoming Yellowstone tsunami

Bozeman locals give advice on how to survive the incoming Yellowstone tsunami

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. Yellowstone National Park is gone and Bozeman will soon be next. The park’s trademark geysers erupted simultaneously last weekend, sending a massive flood

Major earthquake in Indonesia kills one, sparks panic

Major earthquake in Indonesia kills one, sparks panic

A major 7.4-magnitude quake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and sending people running into the streets in panic. The early-morning tremor in the Molucca Sea between the Sulawesi and Maluku island groups triggered waves up to 75 centimetres

Special Weather Statement until WED 5:45 PM MDT

Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds to South Central Montana What’s Happening: Strong thunderstorms are moving northeast at 25 mph across south central Lake, central Missoula, and southeastern Sanders Counties. This weather event is expected to last until 5:45 PM MDT. Affected Areas: * Missoula * Ravalli * St. Ignatius * Arlee * Wye

Windstorms leave Kootenai roads and trails at risk

Windstorms leave Kootenai roads and trails at risk

Kootenai National Forest — The U.S. Forest Service says windstorms caused heavy damage in parts of the Kootenai National Forest. According to a Facebook post from the forest, the storms left many trees down and scattered debris across the area, raising concerns about wildfire risk, forest health and safe public