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Hurricane

FEMA worker fired after directing other workers to avoid helping hurricane victims who supported Trump

Helene

How many people are still missing in western North Carolina five weeks after Hurricane Helene?

WFMY News 2 contacted 30 Emergency Management offices for information. Here's what we found.
Severe Weather

Benefit concert to help flood and hurricane victims tomorrow night

World-renowned organ player Kent Tritle will be performing at the concert.
Crime

Owner of dog left tied to fence on I-75 ahead of Milton charged with animal cruelty

Investigators say Garcia told them that he left his dog, formerly named "Jumbo," on the side of the road because he couldn't find anyone to pick the dog up.
Helene

Helene's Aftermath - 96 Hours in Asheville

WBIR sent crews to Asheville to cover what happened to Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. These are the stories they encountered.
Milton

FEMA workers change some hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina after receiving threats

Workers abandoned door-to-door visits after receiving threats that they could be targeted by a militia.
Hurricane

Biden announces $600 million will go towards helping electrical infrastructure in states like Florida

The announcement comes as the recovery efforts in the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Hurricane

Earlham man returns home after transporting supplies to hurricane victims

Kevin Zehr took off toward Florida with a truck and trailer full of supplies like food, drinks, diapers and mattresses for those impacted by Helene and Milton.
Local News

Earlham man returns home after transporting supplies to hurricane victims

Kevin Zehr took off toward Florida with a truck and trailer full of supplies like food, drinks, diapers and mattresses for those impacted by Helene and Milton.
Milton

DAMAGE: Hurricane Milton's aftermath across Tampa Bay

Now that the storm is almost out of Florida, local law enforcement is starting to get out and assess the damage.
Milton

Rescue efforts are underway after Milton swept through the region

Florida Governor Desantis urged for precautionary measures as efforts for cleanup and rescue take place.
Milton

Hurricane Milton: Rescuers search for survivors, millions still without power

16 people are dead as search and rescue missions resume this morning.

UPDATE: Des Moines police arrest wanted felon in connection to car chase

Jury reaches verdict against former downtown Des Moines bar owner

WEATHER IMPACT FORECAST: Mild and "mostly" dry weekend

Rain system brings measurable rainfall to Iowa, drought monitor updates pending

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FEMA worker fired after directing other workers to avoid helping hurricane victims who supported Trump

How many people are still missing in western North Carolina five weeks after Hurricane Helene?

Benefit concert to help flood and hurricane victims tomorrow night

Owner of dog left tied to fence on I-75 ahead of Milton charged with animal cruelty

Helene's Aftermath - 96 Hours in Asheville

FEMA workers change some hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina after receiving threats

Biden announces $600 million will go towards helping electrical infrastructure in states like Florida

Earlham man returns home after transporting supplies to hurricane victims

Earlham man returns home after transporting supplies to hurricane victims

DAMAGE: Hurricane Milton's aftermath across Tampa Bay

Rescue efforts are underway after Milton swept through the region

Hurricane Milton: Rescuers search for survivors, millions still without power

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