‘Thought it was an earthquake’: 3 people escape unharmed after semi veers off road into OKC home

CNN Newsource on August 10, 2026

By Patrick Talbot

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    OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — Three people inside a northwest Oklahoma City home had a wild wake-up Monday morning when a semi plowed right into their house.

A semi-truck veered off Northwest Expressway into several backyards before crashing into the home. The crash led to evacuations due to a gas leak and sent the driver to a hospital.

The Oklahoma City Fire Department said two adults and a child were inside the house at the time of the crash but were unharmed.

Scott Douglas, public information officer for the Oklahoma City Fire Department, described the reaction of one of the residents.

“She thought it was an earthquake. She said she was in a bedroom adjacent to where the semi-truck came in, and she said, ‘I honestly knew… I had no idea what it was. I thought it was an earthquake, and then I thought it might be a plane crash,’” Douglas said.

The crash caused an active gas leak, leading first responders to evacuate nearby homes immediately.

“Any type of spark could ignite at any second, so that’s why we evacuated. We want to keep everybody at a safe distance to make sure if something does happen, if it sparks for whatever reason, this whole area can really go up in flames,” Douglas said.

While some residents left the area, others waited in their cars or under nearby shade trees.

Firefighters worked quickly to clear homes and assist the semi-truck driver, who was trapped in the vehicle.

“Our response time was very quick. Our firefighters got here, got to work, and patient care was a priority, and we wanted to get the driver out of there as soon as we could, especially with the gas lines and also the electrical panel. So, those are two things that could have went sideways very fast,” Douglas said.

The driver was eventually freed and transported to a local hospital.

Neighbors shared their thoughts on the unexpected incident.

“It’s scary. I mean, I live here, so always got to keep your eyes open on the road, whether it’s storms or whether it’s just driving down the street at 10 in the morning,” said Holmes Paschall, who lives near the scene of the crash.

Oklahoma City police are investigating what caused the driver to veer off the road and into the house.

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‘We’re going to conquer it’: Asheville community turns Helene flood line into art

CNN Newsource on August 10, 2026

By Rian Stockett, Josh Hartigan

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    ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A local art studio is leading a community art project of healing.

“They’re the things that we love to make and there’s lots of love that goes into them. So, to be walking on people’s product was pretty heartbreaking,” Local Cloth retail chair Beth Sellars said.

Thousands of hours of hard work lost in a thick layer of mud.

Looms destroyed.

Furniture tossed about.

“The table that I actually had in my booth was an older table that was wood and it lifted it up and spun it around a few times and it landed right up here,” said Sellars.

Thanks to community help, Sellers says they were able to reopen last September.

“We have great members that are very generous and we had some grants. So, we were able to put everything kind of back together, but a little bit better,” said Sellars.

Now the community is helping the studio with an art project marking the height reached by floodwater during Helene.

“When it went under, I was really sad. I cried and I was really afraid they weren’t going to come back, but now that they are back, I’m very happy and I want to participate,” said Celine Vivero, an artist contributing to the project. She attended a drop-in activity the studio hosted where people could stop by and make fiber art strips that they’ll add to the project.

“Everyone who’s a member of Local Cloth was making a little 6″ x 2″ piece and we plan on putting it all around the studio, which is a lot of those pieces,” said Sellars.

She says the strips will be placed side-by-side along the waterline inside the building.

“Above the waterline, we’re above it. We’re going to conquer it,” said Carol Jensen, contributor to the art project. Don’t worry if you weren’t at the drop-in activity; they’re taking submissions through September 1.

People can drop their fiber art strips off at Local Cloth, located at 408 Depot Street #100 in Asheville.

They’re going to dedicate the project on September 27.

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Evacuation orders issued for Big Sur as Timber Fire grows to 800 acres

CNN Newsource on August 10, 2026

By Victor Guzman, Ricardo Tovar

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    Monterey County (KSBW) — The Timber Fire has grown to 800 acres in Monterey County and remains 5% contained Monday morning as evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect for areas of Big Sur.

CAL FIRE reported the fire at 800 acres and 5% containment in an incident update issued at 6:26 a.m. Monday. The fire had been reported at 400 acres and 5% containment Sunday night.

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office issued an immediate evacuation order at 11 p.m. Sunday for zones MRY-F026 and MRY-F027. The evacuation order includes the Ventana Inn.

“LEAVE NOW!” the sheriff’s office said in announcing the orders.

Evacuation warnings remain in effect for zones MRY-F024, MRY-F025 and MRY-F028.

An evacuation order means people should leave the affected area because of an immediate threat to life and property. Officials are urging residents in evacuation order zones to take their families, pets and emergency supply kits and consider bringing essential documents and records.

People in evacuation warning zones should prepare to leave in case an evacuation order follows. Officials recommend packing a go-bag, gathering essential items and making arrangements for pets and large animals. People who need additional time or assistance to evacuate should also prepare now.

Residents can find the latest evacuation information through Alert Monterey County at alertmry.org/alerts.

The Timber Fire has continued to grow rapidly since Sunday. CAL FIRE reported the fire at 180 acres earlier Sunday before it grew to 400 acres Sunday evening and then doubled to 800 acres by Monday morning.

Containment remains at 5%. The fire had previously been reported at 20% contained as of 4:29 p.m. Sunday before CAL FIRE reported containment at 5% later Sunday night. Officials have not said what prompted the change in the reported containment percentage.

The U.S. Forest Service, which is the lead agency on the fire, said the Timber Fire started around 9:38 p.m. Saturday.

The fire is burning southeast of Loma Vista in the Los Padres National Forest.

Officials reported increased fire behavior Sunday evening, including spotting, as the fire continued to burn through heavy fuels in a remote area.

Crews have been dealing with steep, rugged terrain and difficult access, which the Forest Service said continues to hamper containment efforts.

A significant number of additional resources have been assigned to the fire, both on the ground and in the air. Aviation resources worked extensively on the fire Sunday and were expected to continue operating as weather conditions allow.

CAL FIRE’s Monday morning incident update lists no structures as damaged or destroyed and no civilian or firefighter injuries or fatalities.

The cause of the Timber Fire remains under investigation.

This is a developing story.

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Severe storms move through southeast Wisconsin

CNN Newsource on August 10, 2026

By James Ganley, Bella Van Lanen

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    MILWAUKEE (WISN) — 12:29 p.m. Severe Thunderstorm watch canceled for an entire.

12: 15 p.m. We Energies reports 9,765 outages in Milwaukee County and 3,072 in Waukesha County. There are 1,387 in Jefferson County.

11:28 p.m. The National Weather Service issues a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 12:15 p.m. Sunday for Kenosha County, Racine County and eastern Walworth County.

11:10 a.m. The National Weather Service issues a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until noon Sunday for Milwaukee County and eastern Waukesha County.

11:04 a.m. The National Weather Service issues a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 11:30 a.m. Sunday for Racine, Walworth and Waukesha counties.

10:35 a.m. The National Weather Service issues a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 11:15 a.m. Sunday for Jefferson County.

10:21 a.m. The National Weather Service issues a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 10:45 a.m. Sunday for central Dodge County.

10:19 a.m. The National Weather Service issues a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 11 a.m. Sunday for Northern Jefferson County and southeastern Dodge County.

9:45 a.m. The National Weather Service issues a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 2 p.m. Sunday for 12 Southern Wisconsin counties including Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha.

Southeast Wisconsin faces another round of showers and storms Sunday, with some storms potentially turning strong or severe.

A round of storms is expected to move through around midday. Areas around and south of I-94 are under a Level 2 of 5, or Slight Risk, for severe weather from the Storm Prediction Center.

Any stronger storms that develop Sunday or Sunday night could produce damaging wind gusts and hail. Heavy rain is also a concern, especially if storms repeatedly move over the same areas.

Localized flooding could develop in spots that see multiple rounds of heavy rain.

Temperatures Sunday will top out in the upper 70s.

After the midday storms move through, there is still some uncertainty about whether additional scattered storms will redevelop Sunday evening and overnight. Any storms that do form could again produce gusty winds and locally heavy downpours.

The unsettled weather pattern will continue into Monday and Tuesday, although neither day is expected to be a complete washout.

There will be only a slight chance for a shower or storm during the day Monday before storm chances increase Monday night. Additional rounds of rain could again lead to localized flooding if storms repeatedly track over the same locations.

Occasional showers and storms remain possible into Tuesday.

A quieter and cooler weather pattern is expected to arrive later in the week. By Thursday and into next weekend, highs are expected to fall into the low to mid-70s.

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Former Kansas City radio host searches for kidney donor with help from TikTok influencer

CNN Newsource on August 10, 2026

By Alan Shope

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    KANSAS (KMBC) — A former Kansas radio personality who has already beaten cancer twice is now facing another fight and an unexpected social media connection is helping him search for a kidney donor.

Pastor Steven Mills, a former radio personality in northeast Kansas who now serves as a pastor in Garden City, Kansas, is living with kidney disease and needs a transplant.

“This is what keeps me alive. I’m in complete renal failure,” Mills said while showing the equipment he uses for dialysis.

“This is what I do. This is the bag that I use. I have to heat it up,” he said.

The diagnosis is the latest health setback for Mills, who has previously battled cancer twice.

Through it all, Mills said he wants his family and others to see the role his faith has played in his life.

“To live in such a way that people can see what my faith has done in my life,” Mills said.

Then his story reached Josh Liljenquist, a social media influencer with more than 11 million followers on TikTok.

“My dad actually reached out to me, and he said, ‘You need to go to this small town in Kansas,’” Liljenquist said.

Liljenquist traveled to meet Mills and began using his large social media following to help.

The effort has focused on raising money for Mills’ medical bills while also spreading awareness about organ donation and the search for a living kidney donor.

“We can live with one kidney. He can’t live with no kidneys,” Liljenquist said.

As of Friday, an online fundraiser for Mills had raised more than $55,000.

But one thing was still missing: a donor.

“The goal is to find a living donor,” Mills said.

Mills hopes sharing his experience can also bring attention to others waiting for organ transplants.

“This is a message not just for me. This is for other people,” he said.

For Mills and those supporting him, the search continues.

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Group gathers outside ICE office in Blue Ash in show of support for Haitian community

CNN Newsource on August 10, 2026

By WLWT Staff

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    BLUE ASH, Ohio (WLWT) — A large group gathered outside an ICE office in Blue Ash Sunday morning to show support for the Haitian community.

The rally comes less than two weeks after thousands of Haitian migrants lost their temporary protected status in the U.S. Advocates say many Haitians in the Springfield area are now receiving letters from the Department of Homeland Security asking them to attend check-ins.

People who have attended those check-ins said they were placed on ankle monitors and given court dates.

“These people are from our community and they need to know that we care,” one faith leader at the rally said.

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Three friends want to investigate Nolan Wells’ death themselves

CNN Newsource on August 10, 2026

By Desmone Mathews

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    Mississippi (WAPT) — Friends of a Mississippi teenager whose body was found after a Fourth of July boat trip want to conduct their own investigation into his death, according to their attorneys.

Attorneys representing Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo and Morgan Seymour said the three want to visit Horn Island, located off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Nolan Wells’ body was discovered along the island’s shoreline two days after the boat trip.

It is possible the three are among those who were with Wells on the day of the trip. However, it remains unclear how his body ended up on the island’s shoreline.

Attorneys for Hudson, Pitalo and Seymour maintain that their clients had nothing to do with Wells’ death and want to determine what happened to him.

An independent autopsy listed Wells’ cause of death as undetermined. The county coroner said there were no obvious signs of foul play.

The state medical examiner has not yet completed the official autopsy. Toxicology results are still pending and could take several weeks.

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Kentucky teacher arrested for grooming minor weeks after new law goes into effect

CNN Newsource on August 10, 2026

By Jennifer Osting

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    GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (WLKY) — A Kentucky middle school teacher has been arrested after investigators said she had an inappropriate relationship with one of her students.

On Friday, the Graves County Sheriff’s Department arrested Sadie Flores, 25, and charged her with grooming a minor.

The charge is a Class D felony under a Kentucky law that took effect last month.

According to Graves County Sheriff Jon Hayden, the allegation was first reported to the Graves County School District.

School officials then immediately contacted the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, prompting an investigation.

Sheriff’s detectives said the investigation included the seizure of electronic records, interviews and other means.

Flores was interviewed Friday afternoon before being arrested.

She was initially taken to the Graves County Restricted Custody Center before being transported to a detention center outside the county.

In a statement, Graves County Schools Superintendent Matt Madding said, “We take any allegation involving the safety of a child or the professional conduct of an employee extremely seriously and will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement and the appropriate authorities.”

Madding added that the district is limited in what it can publicly discuss because the matter involves an ongoing investigation.

No additional details about the alleged relationship or the student involved were released.

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25 pounds of suspected cocaine found in storage unit after it was auctioned off, police say

CNN Newsource on August 10, 2026

By Stephanie Moore

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    HICKORY GROVE, S.C. (WYFF) — Suspected drugs were found in a storage unit after it was auctioned off in North Carolina, according to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department.

Investigators said someone recently called Hickory Grove Police and said they had bought a storage unit at auction and found what appeared to be drugs inside.

During a search of the unit, police said they found the following:

Almost 25 pounds of suspected cocaine More than 3 oz of suspected methamphetamine Approximately 0.89 oz of suspected fentanyl

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Mount Airy businesses work together to recover after widespread damage

CNN Newsource on August 10, 2026

By Jay Motiwala

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    MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (WXII) — Businesses along Riverside Drive in Mount Airy are reeling from extensive damage, with owners and the community coming together to clean up and rebuild.

“It’s like complete shock, just to see everything’s destroyed,” property owner Maria Perez said.

The damage spans from one business to the next, leaving owners devastated.

“It’s heartbreaking. You know this is my livelihood. This is how I feed my family, so it hurts,” said Shania Cornigan, owner of S & N Salon.

Cornigan said she is determined to move forward despite the challenges.

“I guess now we just have to rebuild it, start all over,” she said.

Other businesses in the area are facing similar struggles as they work to recover.

“We got about three feet worth of damage, water, level,” shop owner Beth Moore said.

For now, the focus is on cleaning up and salvaging as much as possible.

“In the moment it’s like, this is a total loss. When are we going to get back up and running for the community?” one person said.

Amid the destruction, a sense of community has emerged, with people coming together to support one another.

“I walked over and chatted with the owner of the Chop Shop, Jessica. We gave each other a big old hug,” Moore said.

Jessica Cockerham, the owner of the Chop Shop, expressed her gratitude for the outpouring of support.

“We have just a wonderful group of people that have come out and helped us,” Cockerham said.

Community members are encouraging others to lend a hand in any way they can.

“You can help by just doing the little things, bringing drinks, snacks, food, boxes,” Cockerham said

Cornigan added, “If you see somebody doing something, just help them.”

“Be there for your neighbors,” Moore said.

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