Snowplow driver shortage: Some US states struggle to hire ahead of winter weather
More U.S. drivers could find themselves stuck on snowy highways or have their travel delayed this winter due to a shortage of snowplow drivers.
Hawaii sees snow after rare blizzard warning
Blizzard warnings for Hawaii are rare, but not unheard of. The Big Island has mountain peaks that reach nearly 14,000 feet (more than 4,200 meters).
White House providing billions more in aid for heat, utility bills this winter
The Biden administration is helping to distribute several billion dollars in aid for winter heating and utility bills.
First big snowstorm of season forecast for northern Plains, Midwest
Heavy snow and blizzard conditions will cause travel problems for Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas. The Northwest will also see heavy rain and mountain snow.
Interstate 41 pileup in WI caught on camera; 1 driver killed
A stretch of I-41 in Washington County was shut down in both directions Wednesday because of at least 20 different crashes as snow fell. Two of those scenes were massive pileups, and a 37-year-old woman died.
'No joke': April Fools' Day snow blankets parts of Northeast, Midwest amid cold snap
Parts of the U.S. saw snow on the first day of April, while forecasters said record-breaking temperatures were expected across the Midwest, South and up to the Northeast over the next few days.
NJ plumber drives 22 hours to help Texas storm victims
A New Jersey plumber and his family drove for more than 20 hours to Texas to help storm victims who otherwise would have faced weeks without clean water.
Coast Guard, rescue organizations release sea turtles back into Gulf of Mexico after Texas winter storm
A week after volunteers saved thousands of cold-stunned sea turtles from frigid waters in Texas, rescuers have begun releasing the recovered animals back into the Gulf of Mexico.
Elsa the tiger rescued during Texas winter storm, gets new home
Deputies discovered the tiger after receiving a call concerning a “tiger in the cold.”
Texas weather whiplash: 1 week after winter storm froze state, temps are back up to 70s, 80s
In a massive temperature swing, Texas went from record-breaking, single-digit temperatures last week to being back now in the 70s and 80s.
‘I need help’: Texans grapple with thousand-dollar electric bills
Some Texas residents are being slammed with electric bills of more than $10,000 after a historic winter storm.
Art teacher’s larger-than-life snow sculptures encouraging students to play outside amid remote learning
This art teacher hopes her students will still go play outside on “snow days,” even though they’re learning remotely at home.
Sen. Ted Cruz explains his controversial trip to Cancun during Texas winter storm
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz explained his controversial trip to Cancun, Mexico this week as millions of his constituents were suffering without power, heat or running water during a historic winter storm.
‘Frozen’ alligators spotted sticking noses through ice to survive in Oklahoma
While the alligators may appear to be dead, scientists say they’re not.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raises $2 million for Texas relief after deadly winter weather
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said she raised $2 million for Texas relief organizations working to help people suffering from a deadly winter storm this week. She said she's also planning to visit Houston.
Texas man reportedly freezes to death in his recliner
As Texas suffered through days of power outages, a man reportedly froze to death in his recliner with his wife clinging to life beside him.
Ford asks dealers to loan new F-150s to Texans to power homes amid historic cold
After a Texas resident posted a photo of his F-150 helping him charge appliances and keeping his home warm, Ford asked dealers in the state to loan out the trucks to others struggling to stay warm.
Pipe emergencies continue across North Texas as thawing begins
As pipes thaw, more emergencies at homes and businesses will happen across North Texas. One Dallas woman's car was covered in ice after she parked under a pipe that burst.
Price gouging plagues Texans searching for lodging, necessities amid winter storm
Officials in Texas say the winter storm that knocked out power and water to millions of residents is providing an opportunity for some unscrupulous merchants to take advantage of the situation by charging exorbitant prices for essential supplies.
Heroic Texas firefighter rescues dog submerged in semi-frozen pond
A local firefighter in Odessa, Texas was caught on video rescuing a dog separated from her owner and trapped in a semi-frozen pond.