Cathy McKee is accused in a 47-year-old cold case involving a newborn in North Carolina.
Cold Case Arrest Made in Long-Unsolved Infant Death After nearly five decades, a woman has been arrested concerning the case of a newborn baby girl who was found inside a garbage bag in a North Carolina landfill. This incident has remained one of the area’s oldest cold cases. On February 25, the Columbus County Sheriff’s […]
Raccoon discovered quietly residing at a Cincinnati news station to avoid the cold
A Cincinnati news station recently stumbled upon an unexpected tenant: a clever raccoon looking to escape the harsh winter. This little guy has apparently made himself at home next to the crew at Local 12. It’s a quiet presence, really. Chief meteorologist John Gumm revealed that they hadn’t identified the furry intruder for “some time.” […]
Medical examiner determines that 15 individuals perished from extreme cold outdoors during severe freeze
Coroner Confirms Deaths from Extreme Cold in NYC A coroner in New York City has officially determined that 15 individuals who died outdoors during the recent severe cold spell succumbed to hypothermia caused by extreme temperatures. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner announced over the weekend that it had completed autopsies on 18 of […]
The impact of severe cold on the lives of Americans, as revealed by a recent poll
WASHINGTON — As 2026 kicks off, millions in North America are grappling with an intense cold snap. Many are remarking that it’s been years since they faced winter weather this extreme. Chris Ferro, a 58-year-old from Brooklyn, New York, shared that pipes which hadn’t frozen in 15 years did so under the frigid temperatures of […]
Climber found guilty of abandoning girlfriend to die from the cold on Austria’s tallest mountain
A seasoned mountaineer has been convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after leaving his girlfriend to die from the cold on the highest peak in Austria. However, he won’t serve time in prison right away. Thomas Plumberger, 37, was found guilty following a one-day trial concerning the tragic death of his 33-year-old girlfriend, Kerstin Gatner. He […]
Vermont’s Electric Buses Struggle in Winter Cold and Pose Fire Hazard
Challenges for Green Mountain Transit in Vermont’s Winter Green Mountain Transit in Vermont is facing major challenges with its electric bus operations this winter. The situation is worsened by a battery recall, which not only prevents charging indoors due to fire risks but also restricts charging at temperatures below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reports indicate that […]
Mamdani resumes clearing homeless camps in response to criticism following cold weather fatalities.
Mayor Zoran Mamdani has decided to restart sweeps of homeless encampments, backtracking on a campaign promise after criticism arose regarding his lack of action during the recent severe cold weather, as reported by the Post. Mr. Hitzoner is expected to begin this practice again as soon as Wednesday. This method was previously employed by his […]
Vermont taxpayers spent $8 million on electric buses that are not suitable for cold weather.
Another Lesson Learned in Vermont’s Winter Here we go again. A valuable lesson emerges about the clash of political ambition and engineering realities, this time in Burlington, Vermont, during winter. While electric buses may function well in milder climates, the expectation that they can fully replace diesel buses in northern states during long, cold winters […]
‘The Spirit of Community’ Couldn’t Protect the 20 New Yorkers Who Died from the Cold
Tragic Death in Queens Amid Winter’s Chill A volunteer from a New York church departed from his Queens residence one January afternoon to pick up some prescriptions for his uncles, but he never came back. Philip Piuma, aged 47, had a mishap and ended up breaking his nose and hurting his eye socket, as reported […]
Rare ice volcano appears due to cold temperatures in Upstate New York
Unique Ice Formation in New York Park A fascinating occurrence took place in a park in upstate New York, where frigid temperatures enveloped the northern U.S., leaving a heavy layer of snow and ice. At Letchworth State Park, unusual ice formations, referred to informally as “ice volcanoes,” emerged during the intense cold. These ice volcanoes, […]