Federal and local officials broke ground at Clardy Fox and signed an agreement to kick off El Paso’s flood‑warning system and pump‑station upgrades.

The NRC has begun an environmental review of Holtec's Pioneer SMR project at the Palisades site in Michigan; public scoping comments are open through July 15.

Loveland will run targeted, neighborhood mosquito spraying after surveillance flagged higher mosquito activity; officials urge repellant use and signups for alerts.

A black bear died after being struck by a Chevrolet Equinox on Reed Creek Highway in Hart County. Deputies say the driver was uninjured and the DNR was notified.

Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency as hot, dry and windy conditions raise wildfire risk across Oregon. The move unlocks state firefighting resources and directs emergency managers to activate the statewide response plan.

A drone‑based study finds major weight loss in Hawaiʻi’s endangered false killer whales, pointing to prey shortages and fisheries pressure as key threats.

Cool, clear start Tuesday with spotty midday showers. Wednesday could bring severe storms and 40–45 mph gusts — plan ahead.

King tides and a south‑southwest swell are pushing south‑shore surf to advisory levels; expect nuisance coastal flooding during late‑afternoon high tides.

NWS Miami warned Tuesday that an isolated strong storm or two could lash South Florida's east coast this afternoon with heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds.

Sacramento County is weighing a local emergency to fight invasive golden mussels after detections in the Delta threatened intakes, pipes and recreation. The board will consider a proclamation and regular reporting from emergency staff.

Sunny and mild today with a high near 80°F. Heat surges into the 90s Thursday with a slight severe‑storm risk and gusty winds.

Freepoint’s Hebron plastics plant paused operations after the Ohio EPA flagged permit breaches and local advocates documented visible plumes. Regulators are watching compliance filings.

Mostly clear and about 61°F this morning. Hot and breezy later in the week with a chance of severe storms Thursday.