Evacuations Underway as Whetstone Structure Fire Sparks Detonations and Road Closures

TUCSON, Arizona – A structure fire in Whetstone has prompted evacuations near Sanders and Bowers roads. The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that multiple homes were evacuated due to the fire and the detonation of materials/items at the location. These affected homes are located near Bowers Road, stretching from Calle En Cielo to Fordney. … Read more

Nursing Home Closures Surge in Iowa, Linked to Workforce Shortage and Regulatory Violations

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Three nursing homes in Iowa are in the process of closing, including a Sioux City facility that has faced regulatory violations related to resident injuries and deaths. Countryside Health Care Center, one of Iowa’s larger nursing homes, announced on Thursday that it will be closing within the next 60 days due … Read more

Teen Violence in Gilbert Sparks Concern as “Gilbert Goons” Face Investigation and School Closures

GILBERT, AZ – The Gilbert Police Department is investigating eight cases of teen violence, some of which may be linked to a group known as the “Gilbert Goons.” As a result of these incidents, an East Valley school has decided to cancel high school sporting events. The J.O. Combs Unified School District confirmed that boys … Read more

‘Superfog’ Causes Fatal Pileups and Interstate Closures in Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana – A combination of dense fog and smoke caused by fires in the marshes has led to a catastrophic series of car accidents, including multi-car pileups, leaving seven people dead and at least 25 injured on Monday. The “superfog,” as it’s being called, resulted in the closure of sections of Interstates 55 … Read more