Tornado experts explain formations safety and climate links
Paul Markowski and Yvette Richardson discuss why tornadoes form, how to stay safe near one, and whether climate change is altering patterns. An outbreak in Alabama and Georgia on March 3 killed at least 23 people as the season shifts from the Southeast toward the Plains.
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Iowa DOT seeks 8.7 million to restock salt supply
The Iowa DOT asks legislators for a special 8.7 million dollar appropriation from the primary road fund to replenish salt stocks before next winter. Spokeswoman Andrea Henry notes the salt budget is typically about 13 million annually, but severe weather over the past year created a shortfall and last spring’s freezes increased usage.
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UIHC director's death ruled a homicide
JoEllen Browning 65, longtime budgeting director at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, was found dead Friday at her east Iowa City home. Police and the Division of Criminal Investigation say the case is being investigated as a homicide and no further details are released.
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Homeland Security chief Kirstjen Nielsen resigns from post
Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen steps down after defending asylum policy amid border child separations and two Guatemalan minors deaths in custody. President Trump names Kevin McAleenan acting secretary as Nielsen says it is time to step aside in a brief resignation letter.
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