Disasters

The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported Tuesday that former St. Michael Mayor Harold Welter was lying in the driveway of a home Thursday evening when Wright County Sheriff’s Deputy Dustin Hatzenbeller pulled in and ran him over with his squad vehicle.
La Palma's volcanic eruption is officially over, but its devastating toll lingers
Authorities on the Canary Islands have declared an eruption that started in September officially finished, following 10 days of no lava flows, seismic activity or significant sulfur dioxide emissions.
Stretch of I-94 in western Wisconsin reopens after lengthy closure due to crash
A long stretch of Interstate 94 in western Wisconsin was closed in both directions for more than 12 hours Thursday, following a series of crashes involving dozens of vehicles. The State Patrol reported Thursday night that one lane in each direction had reopened to traffic.
For tornado survivors, 'Cowboy' offers a listening ear
Dave Graham of Frederickstown, Ohio, has volunteered after natural disasters around the country. He's been spending time offering to listen to stories of tornado survivors in Dawson Springs, Ky.
More than 200 dead after typhoon slams Philippines
The death toll following the strongest typhoon to batter the Philippines this year has risen to more than 200, with 52 other people still missing and several central towns and provinces grappling with downed communications and power outages and pleading for food and water, officials said Monday.
Governor: No one still missing in Kentucky after tornadoes
All of the people reported missing in Kentucky after tornadoes swept through the state last weekend have been accounted for, Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday. At least 92 people have been confirmed dead across multiple states.
More than 20 feared dead in building fire in Osaka, Japan
The fire started on the fourth floor of an eight-story building in the major business and entertainment area of Kitashinchi, fire officials say. Police are investigation arson as a possible cause.
At least 5 dead as Midwest rocked by hurricane-force winds
Authorities say at least five people died when a powerful storm system swept across the Great Plains and Midwest, spawning hurricane-force winds and likely tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota. 
Tips: How to talk to kids about tornadoes
The violence associated with tornadoes can be difficult for children to process. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offers tips to help families before, during and after a tornado.