Disasters

February 23, 2018 7:43 AM

Passengers OK when MSP-bound plane slides off Green Bay airport runway

The flight originated in Houston and was headed for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, but was diverted to Madison because of bad weather conditions. The plane was on the ground for about 45 minutes in Madison and then headed to Green Bay.

by The Associated Press

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February 20, 2018 9:02 AM

After Parkland shooting, conservative media criticize calls for stricter gun laws

Student activists are calling on the country to pass stricter gun legislation but some believe shootings are caused by societal issues, not the availability of guns.

by Brian Mann

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February 20, 2018 7:17 AM

Fighting gun violence after shooting gives teens purpose

About 100 Stoneman Douglas students who are heading to Florida's capital, Tallahassee, to push lawmakers to do something to stop gun violence. They also plan to maintain the momentum by attending what they hope will be a massive march on Washington next month.

by Associated Press

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February 19, 2018 7:00 AM

Iranian rescuers find wreckage from plane crash

Iranian search and rescue teams on Monday reached the site of a plane crash that authorities say killed all 65 people on board, Iran's Press TV reported.

by Associated Press

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February 18, 2018 3:50 PM

How to talk with kids about terrible things

The school shooting in Parkland, Fla., has children all over the country asking difficult questions. Here are a few tips for their parents and teachers.

by Cory Turner

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February 18, 2018 7:07 AM

Commercial plane crashes in southern Iran, killing 66 people

An Iranian commercial plane crashed on Sunday in a foggy, mountainous region of southern Iran, killing all 66 people on board, state media reported.

by Associated Press

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February 16, 2018 5:24 AM

Community mourns in candlelight after deadly school shooting

Thousands gathered at a local park, some chanting "No more guns!" amid tearful remembrances of the 17 students and staff killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., on Thursday.

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February 15, 2018 5:22 AM

Florida high school shooting causes city to mourn

The shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was the nation's deadliest school shooting since a gunman attacked an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, more than five years ago.

by Associated Press

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February 14, 2018 11:52 AM

Hypothermia ruled likely cause of Lake Elmo woman's death

Alexandra Arnt, 25, didn't arrived home after a night out with friends Friday. Her body was found hours later in a wooded area. Authorities believe she was trying to walk home after her car became stuck.

by Tim Nelson