TOPEKA (KSNT) – More severe weather is in the forecast this weekend, and emergency management officials are urging northeast Kansas residents to stay alert. The Emergency Operation Center in Shawnee County is expected to be activated this weekend. They activate during situations of severe weather to monitor threats across the state. Officials from the Emergency []
As we make our way through the month of April, we all of a sudden find
I feel fortunate to have witnessed two total solar eclipses in my lifetime. The first was at Center Hill Lake in central Tennessee in 2017, then this year’s (April 8) eclipse from Paducah, Kentucky. Given my age (68), I doubt I will see another. For those who have not witnessed one, many look at the […]
As severe weather season approaches, it's important to stay informed on ways to stay safe during a storm, and to prepare now, before storms form.
Operation Safe Stop Day takes place today. The day, supported by the New York Association for Pupil Transportation, is an annual public awareness event to promote school bus safety and educate the public about the dangers of illegally passing a stopped school bus when its red lights are flashing. According to NYAPT’s own statewide surveys, […]
April is “Safe Digging Month” in the United States. The New York State Public Service Commission is highlighting the importance of safe digging to remind excavators and contractors that State law requires them to call one of the State’s toll-free one-call centers before starting any digging, excavation, or demolition project. The Commission also encourages homeowners […]
According to posts online, the photo was taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. It wasn't.
More than 115 people who viewed the solar eclipse in Ontario earlier this month experienced eye damage after the event, according to eye doctors in the province. The Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) says it has received 118 cases of reported eye complications since April 8. Inflammation of the cornea, dry eyes and solar retinopathy are among the conditions reported, the OAO said in a statement to CTV News Toronto. A spokesperson said that while inflammation of the cornea...
There's plenty of things to do in Dubai this week from a business lunch
As the weather starts to get warmer, projects around the house are beginning.
As the weekend approaches, it's time to start planning how you're going to spend your days off. There are lots of free things to do in Ottawa this weekend so you can have a blast without spending a single cent.Whether you're into Scottish bands or downward dogs, there's an array of activities waiting for you, all budget-friendly.So, if you're down for some cheap excitement, here are eight free things to do in Ottawa this weekend that won't drain your bank account.See the cherry blossoms ...
The Shared Sky Project encourages people to express experiences tied to science, including events like the solar eclipse, through poetry.