An Evans man, William Ashmore, is in custody after admitting to attacking his wife with a baseball bat and threatening her with a knife.

Schools in Oregon and SW Washington close due to severe winter weather and ensuing safety concerns, with forecasted ice storms leading to power outages and facility damage.

At least six people have died in Portland, Oregon due to a severe winter storm, with emergency shelters experiencing unprecedented demand.

Multnomah County reports two more suspected hypothermia deaths, raising the total to four amid a severe winter storm, with causes of death yet to be confirmed.

Portland's largest sewage pump station is on partial service due to a frozen pipe; the city may ask residents to limit water use if repairs are delayed.

Severe winter weather prompts widescale closures in multiple states on Jan. 16, including courts and recreational facilities, and leads to emergency declarations.