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Apr 28 2026WEATHER

15 years on: How the 2011 Super Tornado Outbreak reshaped Alabama and storm safety

April 27, 2011 remains a date tied forever to destruction and heartbreak across Alabama and the southern United States. On that single day, 240 lives were lost in Alabama alone when a barrage of tornadoes tore through cities and rural areas alike. While the storms technically began two days earlier,

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Apr 28 2026WEATHER

Thunderstorms and Wind Risks: What to Expect in Southwest Michigan

The weather in southwest Michigan will get stormy later today, but don’t expect a major disaster. Storms forming to the south and west will drift into the region by late evening, bringing a small chance of strong winds and a very slight risk of a tornado. Most of Lower Michigan will stay dry, with t

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Apr 28 2026WEATHER

Morning storms leave a trail of damage across Mid-Missouri

Early on Monday, severe storms swept through parts of Missouri, leaving behind broken power lines, downed trees, and damaged buildings. Reports suggest a possible tornado hit Randolph and Monroe counties, though officials haven’t confirmed it yet. Homes, grain storage units, and infrastructure in th

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Apr 27 2026WEATHER

Storms Likely Near Michigan, But Big Hits May Pass By

The weather front moving through the area is expected to bring a wave of strong thunderstorms. The biggest storms will travel over Michigan later in the evening, when temperatures are cooler and the air is less unstable. Because of this, the storms should lose power before they reach most places. T

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Apr 27 2026WEATHER

Michigan’s Weather Shift: Storms Pause, Cooler Days Ahead

A fresh look at Michigan’s weather for the coming days shows a dramatic change. Tonight, the southwest corner of the state could see strong storms from 3 to 5 p. m. , but most of the damage‑potential winds and tornado threat will arrive later, around midnight to 1 a. m. The big upper‑level wind b

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Apr 27 2026CRIME

Pickup rescued from park pond after drunk driver crash

A single‑seat pickup was pulled out of a park pond on Sunday, after its driver crashed into the water while intoxicated. The incident happened near 5 p. m. on April 19 at A Place to Play Community Park, Third Street. Police say the woman was speeding through the park, hit three parked cars, and then

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Small Biz Boost: One Platform for HR, Payroll & Finance

Three Link Solutions is inviting small business leaders to a free online session on May 7, 2026 at 1 p. m. EDT to explore how a single system can streamline people and money matters. The talk will show the Workday GO solution, which blends HR, payroll and finance tools into one package. It is aimed

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Olga Liu Turns Graduation Project Into Wedding Biz Success

Olga Liu, a rising star from Ukraine now living in Utah, made her senior year at UVU the launchpad for a wedding‑planning startup called Vowlet. Instead of sticking to textbook theory, she used her web design skills to build a real product that people can order online. When she first arrived in

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Apr 27 2026HEALTH

Eating Late Can Make Stress‑Related Stomach Issues Worse

People who keep snacking after nine o’clock are more likely to have tummy troubles, a new study claims. The research will be shared at the Digestive Disease Week conference in Chicago. The lead scientist, Dr. Harika Dadigiri, explained that the problem isn’t only about what you eat but also when

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Pardon Power: A New Game of Influence

The former president used his clemency right in a way that feels more like politics than mercy. He began to act on requests almost immediately after taking office, bypassing the usual slow process that many presidents observe. The speed and lack of standard checks made it easy for people with money

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