‘Orphan well’ mishap stirs suspicion and frustration in tiny Pennsylvania town

It’s no surprise that it would draw the interest of a company like Pittsburgh-based EQT Corp., one of the nation’s largest producers of natural gas, which controls over 600,000 acres of gas fields in Pennsylvania alone.  EQT began drilling for the Utica Shale in Greene County, which encompasses New Freeport, in 2015, producing a record-breaking… Continue reading ‘Orphan well’ mishap stirs suspicion and frustration in tiny Pennsylvania town

Wildfire, high winds prompt evacuation of Washington town of Medical Lake

With a wildfire bearing down, officials on Friday gave orders for evacuation of the entire town of Medical Lake, Wash.  Pushed by 35 mph winds, the Gray Fire grew from an estimated 500 acres to nearly 3,000 in the span of a few hours Friday afternoon, according to tweets from the Washington State Department of… Continue reading Wildfire, high winds prompt evacuation of Washington town of Medical Lake

California town that lost 85 to wildfire installs sirens. Maui officials failed to use theirs.

“If that fire would have happened just a few hours earlier than what it did, we would have had hundreds of people die from that because they’d have been in bed,” Bolin said. The new sirens, similar to a tsunami warning system, are being incorporated into the city’s emergency services, which include mass cell notifications,… Continue reading California town that lost 85 to wildfire installs sirens. Maui officials failed to use theirs.

An EV Battery Factory Is Dividing A Michigan Town

GREEN CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. ― Jim Chapman is a former police officer, a grandfather and a Republican. Until recently, he was also the relatively uncontroversial, twice-elected supervisor of this rural town, where his family roots go back five generations. But that was before the war over Gotion. Gotion (rhymes with “motion”) is the U.S.-based subsidiary… Continue reading An EV Battery Factory Is Dividing A Michigan Town

Motorcycles, boats flee Lahaina as wildfires engulf town

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Watch: Motorcycles drive through Lahaina wildfires fleeing flames 02:34 UP NEXT ‘Our beautiful harbor is no longer there,’ Maui dive shop owner says 01:30 ‘What we saw was horrific’: Maui helicopter operator describes Lahaina 02:33 Detroit mother files… Continue reading Motorcycles, boats flee Lahaina as wildfires engulf town

Lahaina resident pleads for help after wildfire decimates Maui town

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Hawaii wildfires leave dozens homeless 03:01 Now Playing Lahaina resident pleads for help after wildfire decimates Maui town 00:42 UP NEXT Aerial video shows extent of Maui wildfires 01:06 When could the strong winds that are fueling the Maui wildfires… Continue reading Lahaina resident pleads for help after wildfire decimates Maui town

Maui death toll rises to 36 after wildfires engulf historic town

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Inside the big business of menopause 05:00 Study links acid reflux drugs to higher risk of dementia 02:28 Inside the search for the $1.58B Mega Millions jackpot winner 02:33 Mom accused of plotting to kill husband released on bond 02:11… Continue reading Maui death toll rises to 36 after wildfires engulf historic town

Pro-Trump protesters gather outside Pence town hall in New Hampshire

Pence’s role on Jan. 6, when some rioters chanted “Hang Mike Pence,” has been thrust back into the spotlight following Tuesday’s indictment of former President Donald Trump. In that document, federal prosecutors said Pence kept “contemporaneous notes” about meetings and conversations he had with Trump leading up to Jan 6. The indictment also said that… Continue reading Pro-Trump protesters gather outside Pence town hall in New Hampshire

Jason Aldean defends ‘Try That In A Small Town,’ compares it to Boston Marathon aftermath

Jason Aldean defended his controversial song “Try That In A Small Town” in Massachusetts over the weekend, comparing the tune’s ethos to Bostonians who came together following the Boston Marathon bombings. Aldean was playing Saturday at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, about 40 miles south of where of the infamous terrorist attack happened on April… Continue reading Jason Aldean defends ‘Try That In A Small Town,’ compares it to Boston Marathon aftermath