ODFW inspectors at Ashland found quagga mussels on a motorboat from Lake Havasu and decontaminated the vessel. Officials warn Clean, Drain, Dry remains the best defense.

A sharp warm-up will push Denver into the 80s this week; Wednesday could challenge March records and raise fire concerns.

El Paso climbs into the low 90s through Thursday with very low humidity; a cool, dusty front brings relief Friday. Stay hydrated and watch for gusty winds.

An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported a wildfire in Ventura County. CAL FIRE confirms the fire is not real, explaining that an automated syndicated news bot mistakenly pulled data from an incident in New Mexico.

A second meteor streaked across northwest Ohio Tuesday night, captured on video at the Indian Meadows service plaza. NASA analysis says the flash came from a one‑pound fragment that burned up over Saginaw Bay.

Morning cool gives way to a midweek warmup: highs near 70 today and into the 80s Thursday. A cold front Friday brings a cooler, blustery weekend.

EPA proposed approving Arizona’s interstate transport plan, saying modeled contributions fall below the agency's 1‑ppb threshold — even as Phoenix keeps logging unhealthy ozone days. Local advocates and industry are sharply divided.

EPA says pre‑excavation testing at West Lake Landfill is complete, clearing a path for excavation possibly starting in 2027. Local advocates called the milestone a major win.

Morning coastal fog and sunny afternoons. Inland highs near 80°F this week.

A deep, magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Tonga on Tuesday. U.S. tsunami centers say Hawaii is not at risk.

A strong warm‑up pushes St. Louis into the low 90s by Thursday. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Thursday night into Friday.

Chilly, sunny start Tuesday in Philadelphia; rain arrives late Thursday into Friday. Small-craft conditions affected coastal waters early.

A flash flood warning for Maui runs through 4:30 a.m. HST after heavy rain. Officials urge moving to higher ground and avoiding flooded roads.