Midwest
Why spring is arriving earlier
Data shows that, across the U.S. East Coast, plants are displaying their leaves and flowers up to 20 days earlier than usual.
Gigantic ice storm grips U.S. from coast to coast
States in the west and north are forecast to be hit by ice, rain or snow, with almost all of the country experiencing some form of notable weather.
Meteor fireball explodes over 7 U.S. states: "Green pulsing ball of light"
A spectacularly bright meteor soaring across the night sky on Sunday night was caught on cameras across the northern U.S. and Canada.
Who is the Smiley Face Killer? Chicago deaths spark serial killer questions
The discovery of bodies in Chicago waterways renews interest in decades-old theory about a group of serial killers targeted young men across the Midwest.
Colorado snow forecast worsens as winter storm could bring 15 inches
The storm is set to develop over eastern Colorado this evening and track into the Great Lakes by Thursday with a mixture of heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain.
California bomb cyclone flooding seen from space in before and after photos
San Francisco received nearly 5.5 inches of rainfall on New Year's Eve, marking the city's second-wettest day since records began over 170 years ago.
Winter storm update as arctic blast persists on Christmas Day
Storm Elliot has left hundreds of thousands of homes across the U.S. without power over the most important days of the Holiday Season.
How to track the bomb cyclone from space
A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website lets you watch the storm's progress as it moves across the U.S.
What a bomb cyclone looks like from space
An arctic blast has made its way south from Canada this week, with a winter storm forming over the Great Lakes region on Thursday.
Christmas Arctic blast will plunge U.S. into deep freeze nightmare
A NASA image shows how cold much of the U.S. is going to get this week, revealing how much lower temperatures are compared to the December average.
Bomb cyclone photos: What to expect from freezing weather forecast
Extreme winter weather is forecast to hit the Midwest with temperatures expected to plummet to below zero in some states.
Snow storm forecast—"significant blizzard" to hit multiple states this week
Blizzard conditions are predicted for the Midwest and Great Lakes regions over the coming days.
Democrat Elissa Slotkin Says Pelosi Needs to Go, Calls for 'New Leadership'
Slotkin said the same thing about Nancy Pelosi when the Democrats retained the House majority during the 2020 election.
'What We Do in the Shadows' Star Mark Proksch Discusses His Unusual Career
Proksch speaks with Newsweek about his roles on "WWDITS," "The Office" and "Better Call Saul," as well as about working with one of his heroes, Robin Williams.
The 13 States to Fall Into U.S. Extreme Heat Belt in Next 30 Years
Experts have predicted that over 100 million people will live in an "extreme heat belt" by 2053.
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.