The CHIPS Act Should Invest in the American Heartland
It is increasingly clear that the stakes in the great-power competition with China are existential.
Armadillos in Chicago? Southern Animal Migrating North
Armadillos have been traveling up rivers and streams to the Midwest in recent years, and thousands of them are being spotted there year-round.
Larry Wilmore Glad To See 'Jerry & Marge Go Large' Highlighting the Midwest
Larry Wilmore and Annette Bening told Newsweek why "Jerry & Marge Go Large," now on Paramount+, isn't your normal Hollywood movie.
Excessive Heat Warning in Four States Due to 'Dangerously Hot Conditions'
Authorities advised looking for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, staying hydrated and staying indoors.
Video Captures Moment Tornado Touches Down in Iowa
Severe weather hitting the Midwest has damaged buildings and killed one person in Minnesota.
Dad Throws Baby Distracting Him From Video Games Against Wall
The infant and four other children—ages 2, 4, 6, and 8—have been placed into state care while the parents sit in jail.
$350B Bill Aimed at Competing With China Could Reshape Middle America
As America aims to reduce its reliance on China, Middle America could see a wave of tech investment dollars.
Milwaukee to Bring Back Mask Mandate, Wisconsin Sees 'Surge' Due to Omicron
All 72 Wisconsin counties are currently considered to have "critically high" virus activity.
EPA Denies Requests From Plants in 3 States to Extend Coal Ash Operations
The EPA is forcing the plans to shut down their coal ash ponds ahead of schedule in an effort to curb toxic wastewater coming from the coal-burning plants.
More Than 2,700 Schools Close Due to Rising COVID Concerns
New Jersey has the most school closures by far. The state's positive cases have doubled among students and more than quadrupled among staff.
First-Ever December Serial Derecho Spawned 45 Tornadoes in the U.S.: NWS
A serial derecho is an inland hurricane with no eye and straight-line winds creating widespread damage of more than 240 miles and wind gusts of at least 58 mph.
Recovery Efforts Continue Following Deadly Tornadoes in South, Midwest
At least 90 people have been confirmed dead from the tornadoes, with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's office saying at least 100 more are still unaccounted for.
MN Sees First December Tornado, Hurricane-Force Winds Reported in Midwest
A series of powerful storms hit the Midwest this week, with reports of hurricane-strength winds, tornadoes in four states, and 400,000 customers without power.
Midwest Tornadoes Could Be Costliest in U.S. History
Reportedly, hundreds of homes and businesses have been destroyed, including factories and warehouses.
11 People Died on Same Street, 7 of Them Children, in Kentucky Tornado
The tornado tore through some homes in a Bowling Green, Kentucky, neighborhood so thoroughly that it exposed the earth underneath the floors.
Tornado Survivor Finds His Bible, Birth Certificate Inside, in Debris
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday the current death total for the tornado is at least 64, as recovery and search efforts continue across the state.
Midwest Saw Record-Breaking Twisters and Deadliest December Tornado Day
At least 64 people have died from the storms in Kentucky alone, and officials believe the total death toll could exceed 100.
How to Help Victims of the Deadly U.S. Tornadoes
Up to 100 people are feared dead after dozens of tornadoes ripped through six states. Here are some ways you can help those in need.
People Finding Photos, Other Items from Homes Miles Away After Tornadoes
In a Facebook group created to help reunite lost possessions with their owners, people have been posting pictures of family photos, checks and even pets.
FEMA Official: Bigger Tornadoes the 'New Normal,' Linked to Climate Change
An intense and unusual weather system struck six states this weekend, leaving widespread damage and fears that upwards of 100 people have died.
All the Ways the Tornadoes That Struck Six States Were Unusual
"To have an outbreak of this magnitude, with this many tornado reports—it's a little unusual for this time of year," said meteorologist Dan Pydynowski.
Tornado Videos Show Havoc Wreaked Across Six States
More than 100 people were feared to be killed in the catastrophic storms that stretched across several midwestern and southern states.
As Holiday Season Approaches, COVID Cases Surge in Michigan, Minnesota
Nationwide hospitalizations have stabilized, but certain pockets of the country are still dealing with a burst of new cases.
4.3M Americans Quit Their Jobs in August, Most in South & Midwest: Report
A Labor Department report showed that hiring slowed while the number of people who quit jobs in August grew from the previous month.
Delta Variant Makes Up 80 Percent of Cases in the Midwest
The Delta variant now makes up more than half of all COVID-19 cases in the U.S., nearly doubling the percentage of cases recorded last month.
April Snow Breaks Records As People Ask If Mother Nature Is OK
Snowfall records have been broken at locations in Ohio, Kentucky, Kansas and Missouri. Weather experts say residents should brace for "unseasonably" cold conditions.
Invasive Jumping Worms Now in at Least 15 U.S. States
The worm, officially known as "Amynthas spp," is native to East Asia but is believed to have been brought into the U.S. as fishing bait.
Hy-Vee COVID Vaccine Registration Details and How To Book an Appointment
Vaccinations are currently offered at select Hy-Vee locations in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota.
Winter Storm Warnings in Place Across the U.S. As Heavy Snow Expected
Traveling will be dangerous in many regions of the country this week as areas face Winter Storm Warnings.
Best Places to Live in the Midwest
The Midwest region of the U.S. sometimes gets a bad rap as "flyover country," but here are 100 towns worth stopping in and staying awhile.