More than 20,000 people in southwest Canada and the western United States have fled their homes as wildfires, fueled by hot, dry weather, burn more than 3 million acres.
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University of Delaware researchers are testing whether sharks equipped with sensors can serve as mobile near-real-time ocean-data observers.
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Tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes as fast-moving wildfires spread rapidly across southwestern Canada and the western US. In western Canada, more than 20,000 people living along Okanagan Lake in the province of British Columbia have fled their homes, with dozens…
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The Atlantic hurricane season has entered a notably quiet period, with no new tropical development expected through the first week of August, according to AccuWeather. The last Atlantic system, Tropical Storm Bertha, dissipated on July 24. Forecasters have added a low risk of tropical develo…
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Instead of watching sharks from the couch last week, reporter Samantha Neely headed out on the water to experience shark fishing firsthand
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Sharks roam Delaware waters—many species, rare attacks. Swim lifeguarded, stay close/in groups, avoid dawn/dusk/night.
- Janet Loehrke, Karina Zaiets and Ramon Padilla USA Today
Dangerously hot conditions will move west across the U.S. this week with temperatures surging to triple digits and an increased risk of wildfires and their accompanying toxic smoke.
Combined with higher home values and reconstruction costs, coastal expansion means that even a relatively quiet hurricane season can produce severe losses.
Lightning-sparked wildfires are expanding across eastern Washington, eastern Oregon and Idaho as persistent heat and drought fuel dangerous fire conditions. AccuWeather reports that more than 8,300 lightning strikes were detected in Oregon between July 22 and July 23, igniting numerous new f…
Hurricane Fausto continues moving west-northwest across the eastern Pacific, prompting forecasters to monitor potential impacts on Hawaii later this week.
A strengthening El Niño could become one of the strongest on record. Here's what forecasters say it may mean for New Jersey weather, winter and storms
Record heat is exposing weaknesses in Europe's transport networks as airports, railways and roads battle to adapt.
Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record this year, according to a new report by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). The average temperature in Western Europe reached 20.74°C (69.33°F) in June, more than 3°C (5.4°F) above the 1991-2020 norm, according to the report. Jun…
Early July brought historic extreme weather for the fourth year in a row, and scientists again see the "fingerprints" of climate change in a deadly Fourth of July.
The Wytheville Training School Cultural Center proudly celebrated its 4th Annual Youth Theater Week, a dynamic and joy-filled program that continues to uplift young voices and showcase emerging talent. This year’s production — a lively and imaginative portrayal of The Jungle Book — reflected…
For generations, the Bland County Fair has been a place where families, friends and neighbors come together to celebrate the community, enjoy the sights and sounds of the fair, and make memories that last long after the midway closes. This year, the tradition reaches a remarkable milestone a…
Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.
Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.
The Virginia State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 460 in Campbell County on Thursday that killed an Appomattox County Sheriff’s deputy and injured several others.
The family of a Virginia Tech student who died by suicide is suing for $10.45 million, alleging university counseling center staff failed to adequately respond to the student's suicide risk.
Driver of F-150 also transported to an area hospital with serious injuries in crash on Route 20 just after 3 p.m. on Thursday; prayers, tears before class Friday.
A Stafford County deputy, Sgt. Jeremy Hurt, has been indicted on involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving charges following a July 16 incident involving a vehicle chase in Prince William County. He remains free on bond and on administrative assignment as legal proceedings continue.
More than 20,000 people in southwest Canada and the western United States have fled their homes as wildfires, fueled by hot, dry weather, burn more than 3 million acres.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday calling for fewer childhood vaccinations by limiting the inoculation schedule to 11 immunizations.
Less than 90 days out from the midterms, election officials are pleading with the Supreme Court to block the Trump administration from making changes that would allow the U.S.
University of Delaware researchers are testing whether sharks equipped with sensors can serve as mobile near-real-time ocean-data observers.
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In January, Erin Strotman pleaded no contest to nine counts of child abuse in Henrico County Circuit Court as part of an agreement with prosecutors.
Lawrence Toler’s family says the 39-year-old died in custody after months of medical issues tied to a 2024 police shooting.
Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week.
A $10 million lawsuit accuses a former Roanoke police officer of shooting and seriously wounding an intellectually disabled man who was unarmed during a 2024 encounter.
Before data centers became a central topic of Virginia's budget debate, the Richmond Times-Dispatch last year took a deep dive into the topic, resulting in a three-day series on data centers and the key issues they pose. Read it all below.
Trump’s remaking of the Rose Garden continues with sculptures lining one side of the paved-over garden, facing the Oval Office.
Virginia's Mark Warner, running for his fourth term in the Senate, says it would be unwise of Democrats to try to impeach the president for a third time.
Sen. Richard Stuart discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.