Barbara Gagne 
Peoria, IL- A Peoria woman is behind bars after authorities say she stole an ambulance, drove it at dangerous speeds through city streets, and ultimately crashed it into a parked vehicle — leaving the emergency unit completely inoperable. Officers from the Peoria Police Department responded at approximately 2:28 p.m. Wednesday to the 200 block of … Read more
Paducah, KY- Residents across western Kentucky and surrounding areas are being urged to take immediate precautions as a dangerous combination of extreme heat and powerful afternoon thunderstorms is expected to continue through Sunday — conditions that authorities say could turn deadly. Communities including Paducah, Murray, Mayfield, Madisonville, Evansville, Cape Girardeau and Carbondale face the greatest … Read more
Wichita, Kansas- Central and south-central Kansas is facing a serious heat threat that forecasters say will peak early next week, with temperatures in some communities expected to exceed 100 degrees for the first time this summer. Friday will bring a narrow window of relief — isolated thunderstorms are possible across southeast Kansas during the afternoon … Read more
Chicago, Illinois- Chicago and northern Illinois are facing a dangerous stretch of weather that could pose serious health risks for residents through the weekend — and forecasters warn that conditions are expected to worsen before they improve. Wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada has been blanketing the region, reducing air quality to hazardous levels. The … Read more
GREENVILLE, S.C. — A dangerous weather threat is building across the western Carolinas, and forecasters are urging residents to take preparations seriously before Saturday arrives. Multiple rounds of powerful thunderstorms are expected both Saturday and Sunday, with conditions officials say could become life-threatening. Meteorologists have placed Upstate South Carolina, portions of northeast Georgia, and the … Read more
DANVILLE, Indiana — A dog was found dead in a backyard, tied to a tether with no water and no shade, as temperatures soared to dangerous levels. The Danville Police Department is now investigating whether the owner will face criminal charges. What Officers Found Around 2:30 p.m. on July 15, officers responded to a report … Read more
ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania — A young woman found unresponsive inside a tent on a city street has been identified, authorities announced Wednesday — and the circumstances of her death are still under investigation. Diamond Y. Jenkins, 28, was pronounced dead at the scene in the 200 block of West Union Street on Tuesday, July 14, according … Read more
GLASSBORO, New Jersey — A 35-year-old woman has been missing from her South Jersey home for days, and the police department searching for her is running out of leads. Megan Roche was last seen at her residence in Glassboro on June 8. Since then, investigators say they do not know where she went, who she … Read more
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — The Pedernales River has turned deadly, and emergency managers say the worst may not be over yet. A Flash Flood Emergency — the most severe warning federal forecasters can issue — is in effect for Gillespie and Blanco counties as a fast-moving flood wave tears downstream through the Texas Hill Country. The … Read more
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA — A dangerous line of storms is bearing down on western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio this Saturday night, with forecasters warning that damaging wind is the primary threat — and the window to prepare is closing fast. Who Is in the Danger Zone The threat corridor stretches from Youngstown and New Castle through Pittsburgh, … Read more