St. George News at 5: License plate camera conflict, Pine Valley flood impact and Utah Tech lends a hand

St. George’s Friday newscast turns the spotlight on a conflict over license plate cameras, the challenges Pine Valley faces after a recent flood, and the support Utah Tech is offering. These local updates underline how communities grapple with complex issues while supporting one another.

St. George News at 5: License plate camera conflict, Pine Valley flood impact and Utah Tech lends a hand

Kerrville flood survivors can find help for trauma and grief

In Kerrville, Texas, survivors of a recent Guadalupe River flood are turning to counseling offices for help with trauma and grief. Demand for mental health services has soared, and local providers are stepping up to assist those in need of emotional support.

Vermont marks 3-year anniversary of devastating flooding

Three years have passed since devastating floods ravaged communities across Vermont, prompting widespread damage. Now, the state commemorates this milestone with a reflective look back at the events that reshaped the region’s resilience.

Historical covers for June 24: The Aftermath: Coal City in Recovery Mode After EF3 Tornado Strikes Area

As Shaw Media marks its 175th birthday, four notable front pages from June 24 highlight a community in recovery after an EF3 tornado struck Coal City. These covers shed light on the newspaper’s broader legacy, illustrating how local journalism records and reflects pivotal moments in history.

Historical covers for June 24: The Aftermath: Coal City in Recovery Mode After EF3 Tornado Strikes Area

Managed Landscapes Help Combat Summer’s Biggest Challenges

A new report from the TurfMutt Foundation underscores the power of well-maintained green spaces to keep communities cool, clean, and safe during summer’s toughest months. By highlighting how managed landscapes protect the environment, the article suggests that thoughtful lawn care practices can transform the way we handle extreme seasonal temperatures.

Managed Landscapes Help Combat Summer’s Biggest Challenges

Despite weather issues, CavernFest impresses crowds with food, vendors, music

Celebrating its 10th year, CavernFest returned to Carlsbad’s downtown on June 12 and 13. Despite weather setbacks, the festival continued to draw large crowds looking to enjoy live music, local vendors, and tasty dishes—all while supporting local businesses.

Despite weather issues, CavernFest impresses crowds with food, vendors, music

Fairgrounds Easter celebration continues amid weather conditions

Despite a soaked Saturday at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, the annual Spring Eggstravaganza continued as local families defied the rain to enjoy Easter festivities. The weather may have interrupted plans, but it did not dampen the community’s enthusiasm for celebrating the holiday together.

Fairgrounds Easter celebration continues amid weather conditions

Rebuilt Beech Hollow Event Center rises from ashes, ready for Fire & Ice WinterFest

Less than two years after a devastating fire gutted the Beech Hollow Event Center just before its inaugural opening in Lava Hot Springs, the venue has reopened. Now, it stands ready to host the Fire & Ice WinterFest, symbolizing resilience and renewal in the community.

Rebuilt Beech Hollow Event Center rises from ashes, ready for Fire & Ice WinterFest

Live Charlotte Talks recording event to explore ‘The Miracle of Hickory’ and battle against polio

A live Charlotte Talks recording event is set to revisit the 1944 polio epidemic in Catawba County, examining how a close-knit community rallied in record time. This swift collaboration became known across North Carolina as the “Miracle of Hickory,” a testament to the power of unity against a public health threat.

Live Charlotte Talks recording event to explore ‘The Miracle of Hickory’ and battle against polio

‘Herd immunity’: A coastal community wants to become fireproof after the Palisades fire

After losing her home in the Palisades Fire, Karen Martinez is rallying her Sunset Mesa neighbors to rebuild their houses as fire-proof. She believes that if every property is protected, the whole community can achieve “herd immunity” against future wildfires.