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Stories from October 8, 2022

North Korea launches 2 missiles toward sea after US-South Korea drills

North Korea launches 2 missiles toward sea after US-South Korea drills

South Korea says North Korea has fired two ballistic missile toward its eastern waters, the latest in a barrage of weapons tests in recent days. The Japanese government also says it has spotted the suspected North Korean launches.

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As Ian's death toll rises, questions swirl on why more Floridians didn't evacuate

As Ian's death toll rises, questions swirl on why more Floridians didn't evacuate

Most deaths were in Lee County, where local officials delayed hurricane evacuations until the day before the storm hit. Leaders in other nearby counties ordered evacuations a day earlier.
by Greg Allen

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Near-normal highs this weekend; warmer to start the work week

Near-normal highs this weekend; warmer to start the work week

It’ll be good weather for leaf-peepers today. We have your weekend forecast, plus a look at the week ahead and an updated fall color report.
by Ron Trenda

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Johnson, Barnes polished in 1st Wisconsin Senate debate

Johnson, Barnes polished in 1st Wisconsin Senate debate

In battleground Wisconsin, it was a welcome chance for both candidates to clarify their positions on a variety of issues, including crime, the economy and abortion.

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Chilly start, temps recover nicely Saturday afternoon

Chilly start, temps recover nicely Saturday afternoon

We’re starting our Saturday with temps in the 30s and upper 20s, but temps will recover to normal Oct. 8 highs this afternoon. We have your Saturday weather plus a fall color update.
by Ron Trenda

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Crimea bridge blast damages key Russian supply route; 3 dead

Crimea bridge blast damages key Russian supply route; 3 dead

Russian authorities say a truck bomb has caused a fire and the partial collapse of a bridge linking Russia-annexed Crimea with Russia. Three people have been killed. The bridge is a key supply artery for Moscow’s faltering war effort in southern Ukraine.
by The Associated Press

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More than a week after Hurricane Ian, the shock of what's ahead settles in for people

More than a week after Hurricane Ian, the shock of what's ahead settles in for people

Across Southwest Florida, the long road to recovery is coming into focus as people try to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Ian. Many will rebuild, others will leave and some don't know what's next.
by Debbie Elliott and Walter Ray Watson

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DNR aims to capture hunter observations for science

DNR aims to capture hunter observations for science

The Minnesota DNR is trying to encourage more deer hunters to join a citizen science data collection project. The hunter observations can provide valuable information about wildlife populations trends, but few Minnesota hunters are participating.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minnesota judge could dismiss transgender prison inmate's discrimination lawsuit

Minnesota judge could dismiss transgender prison inmate's discrimination lawsuit

Christina Lusk of Minneapolis sued the Minnesota Department of Corrections in June. Lusk alleges she is unsafe in the Moose Lake men's prison, and the department should not base placement decisions solely on inmates' genitalia.
by Matt Sepic

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