Washingtonpost.com reports that a Missouri highway overpass that partially collapsed when rail cars smashed into one of its support pillars after a cargo train collision was about 15 years old and in good condition but just couldn’t withstand the impact, a sheriff said. Seven people in two cars on the bridge overpass were injured, none seriously, when two 40-foot sections of the overpass crumpled before dawn Saturday. Read article
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Inquisitr.com reports that the NOAA hurricane forecast for the 2013 hurricane season has been issued. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, it could be another extremely active year. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, so the time to get informed and stock up on supplies could be right […]
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According to a 14news.com report, the number of mystery illness cases affecting Alabama is growing. Wednesday, Alabama Department of Public Health spokeswoman Dr. Mary McIntyre confirmed the number rose to ten overnight from a previous report of seven. Two people have died. “Since we sent out the alert to providers last night, we have had […]
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According to fox10tv.com, an Alaska volcano eruption is prompting regional airlines to cancel flights to nearby communities, including a town that reported traces of fallen ash. Pavlof Volcano released ash plumes as high as 22,000 feet over the weekend, according to the Alaska Volcano Observatory. Clouds obscured the volcano Monday, but U.S. Geological Survey scientists […]
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Washingtonexaminer.com reports that an Oregon tourist who vanished on Oahu has been found dead. The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s office has identified the body of a woman found along the Waianae coastline on Monday as Ivanice “Ivy” Harris. Her body was found on the west side of Oahu. Read article
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According to the Columbus Dispatch, the traditional Memorial Day weekend start to summer has yet to arrive, but this year is shaping up to be an especially deadly one in state parklands. A fatal cliff fall in the Hocking Hills region yesterday was the third this year. The third occurred about 4 p.m. yesterday at […]
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Accessnorthga.com reports that the E. coli outbreak in Stephens County has grown to 11 confirmed cases, Public Health officials said Monday. “The Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH), the North Health District, and the Stephens County Health Department continue to investigate an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections that occurred during early May,” said District […]
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According to nbcnews.com, a salmonella outbreak stemming from a Fayetteville, North Carolina hotel has now reached 70 possible cases, 12 of which are out of state. The Cumberland County Department of Public Health says 70 people have reported signs or symptoms consistent with salmonella infections. Five people have been hospitalized. All seem to have eaten […]
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According to a report from hyannisnews.com, just after 1pm multiple Barnstable Police squad cars rushed towards Aselton Park at the intersection South and Ocean streets in Hyannis, Massachusetts for a strong-armed purse snatching and robbery. Two white males, one 6’1”, the other 5’7” tall, stole a purse, sweatshirts, and other valuable items from an older […]
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As covered by wtsp.com, “A Health Advisory has been issued for Cypress Point beach based on the criteria for enterococci bacteria recommended by the EPA. Samples taken Tuesday, April 30, were above threshold for enterococci bacteria and therefore considered a potential risk to the bathing public. Enteric bacteria, enterococci, normally inhabits the intestinal tract of […]
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