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Nevada Wildfire Forces Evacuations as Severe Weather Brings Flooding, Lightning and Power Outages
The Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, has burned more than 13,000 acres with zero percent containment, forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. Severe weather is also causing problems across the country, including flooding in the East, a deadly lightning strike in Florida and prolonged power outages in Gary, Indiana.
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Wall Street Mixed at Close: Dow Gains, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Fall
U.S. stocks finished mixed Monday, August 24, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 140 points while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both declined.
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Gary Residents Face Nearly Two Weeks Without Power After Severe Storm
Residents in Gary, Indiana, are still waiting for their electricity to be restored nearly two weeks after a severe storm caused widespread damage. More than 10,000 customers remain without power as crews work around the clock.
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Man Climbs Onto Barrier Above Big Cat Enclosure at St. Louis Zoo
A man was taken into custody after climbing over a fence and onto a barrier above the big cat habitat at the Saint Louis Zoo. Zoo officials say he did not come into contact with any animals and was unharmed.
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It’s that time of year again! It’s the start of the 2026 Friday Night Lights season, and you can see all the action here on NBC Palm Springs and nbcpalmsprings.com #fnl #fridaynightlights🏈 #football #nbcpalmsprings
UPDATE: The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department have confirmed that one person has died and another two were injured after a home explosion on Ocotillo Rd in Twentynine Palms. Security camera video from a nearby neighbor captured the dramatic blast around 8:28 p.m., followed by a fire that brought a massive emergency response from fire and law enforcement agencies across the Morongo Basin. The burning structure has been confirmed as a residence at 6427 Ocotillo Ave. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation and the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Arson/Bomb Detail team is conducting the investigation. Tune in to our evening newscasts for the latest information.
A little galaxy far, far away… meets the debate over surveillance cameras. 👀 A man dressed as Darth Vader spoke at a San Diego City Council meeting this week, telling members the emperor is a “fan of Flock,” the company behind license plate-reading cameras facing scrutiny across the country. The moment came as communities debate the balance between public safety, technology and privacy. #SanDiego #FlockCameras #LicensePlateReaders #Surveillance #Privacy #StarWars #DarthVader #California #LocalNews #NBCPalmSprings
From Jackie and Shadow to the next generation. Millions watched the beloved Big Bear bald eagle family. Now, following Jackie’s death, conservationists are working to protect and track the young eagles who could represent the future of the species. See the full story at NBCPalmSprings.com. #BaldEagles #BigBear #WildlifeConservation #NBCPalmSprings #southerncalifornia
The Palm Springs Police Department opened its doors to its surveillance center to give the public a firsthand look at how they use flock cameras across the city. After a look behind the scenes, we asked residents about their impression of the technology. Make sure to tune in to our 5 and 6 p.m newscast for all the details.
🌊 Southern California lifeguards are bracing for bigger surf, stronger currents and more people in the water as El Niño approaches. Newport Beach lifeguards say they’ve already responded to a record number of rescues this year — including 1,000 rescues in just seven days. Now, with warmer water and potentially larger swells ahead, they’re urging beachgoers to check conditions before getting in. ⚠️ Bigger waves can mean bigger risks, especially when rip currents are involved. Read the full story at NBCPalmSprings.com #ElNino #SouthernCalifornia #Lifeguards #NewportBeach #RipCurrents OceanSafety BeachSafety CoachellaValley NBCPalmSprings
Our Maria Noble Valdez visited the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory and spoke with event organizer, Eric Cunningham about the big ideas coming here on August 25th💡! Tune in at 5 and 6pm tonight to learn all about the event. #tedxtalks #ranchomirage #coachellavalley #760 #nbcpalmsprings
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Today is the first day of the new school year for Desert Sands Unified School District, students and staff at Colonel Paige Mitchell Middle School in La Quinta sure brought the school spirit! Make sure to tune into our midday and evening newscasts as our @newsbyalondra shares the latest details on what’s new this year! 📚✏️