Volunteer poll workers drown on a flood-washed highway in rural Missouri on Election Day
The river is expected to crest Friday at a level that could lead to extensive flooding. The city was providing sand and bags for those who want to makeshift flood barriers. Authorities warned that the river could also swamp homes, and close roads and a ...
Couple working Missouri polls dead after vehicle swept into floodwaters: Highway patrol
A couple working the polls together in Missouri died on Election Day after their vehicle was swept into floodwaters.
Poll workers drown when their vehicle is swept away in flood, Missouri officials say
A couple drowned on their way to work their local polling center on Election Day, according to Missouri police and news reports. The couple, a 73-year-old woman and 70-year-old man, were driving in Wright County around 5 a.
At least 3 killed in flooding from heavy rain in Missouri, including 2 poll workers
At least three people drowned in Missouri, including two poll workers, as a result of flooding caused by heavy rains that hit southern and eastern parts of the state and forced numerous road closures Monday and Tuesday,
Married poll workers drown in Missouri floods on way to election site
A Missouri couple died on Tuesday in flash floods while driving to a voting site. They were two of five people who lost their lives in rising waters on Election Day.
Flooding in Missouri kills at least 4, including 2 poll workers
At least four people, including two poll workers, died in floods across Missouri on Tuesday, prompting Gov. Mike Parson to activate an emergency operations plan.
Missouri flash flooding kills 5, including 2 poll workers
A couple in their 70s who served as election poll workers were among at least five people killed in Missouri after torrential rains caused flash flooding across the state.
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Hurricane Rafael brings heavy rain, flood risk to Hilton Head area. When will it stop?
From hundreds of miles away, Hurricane Rafael has brought a deluge of rain to the Hilton Head Island area and across the ...
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Spain’s flood poses far-reaching political questions
It was “the greatest natural disaster in our recent history,” declared Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s Socialist prime minister. It ...
Page declares state of emergency in St. Louis County as Meramec begins to flood
St. Louis County Executive Sam Page declared an emergency ahead of expected flooding in Pacific, Valley Park and Eureka.
Spain flood survivors hurl mud at the royals and top government officials
A crowd of enraged survivors hurled clots of mud left by storm-spawned flooding at the Spanish royal couple on Sunday during ...
Lina Hidalgo calls tax increase 'historic step' for Harris County flood resilience
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo thanked voters for approving a tax increase to fund maintenance of the county's extensive ...
Woman’s body found in SUV after flood waters recede in south St. Louis County
A business owner in the area saw the SUV submerged and told officers, who had been in the area all morning because of the ...
Officials brace for a flood of disinformation and legal claims as Election Day finally arrives
As Election Day finally arrives, election officials, legal experts and researchers are bracing for a flood of ...
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Early results favor Harris County's Prop A flood control tax rate increase
Harris County voters are on track to approve a tax rate increase to help cover the cost of maintaining the county's extensive ...
Families hold out hope for flood survivors in Spain
Authorities have yet to any give an estimate of the missing. Spanish state broadcaster RTVE shows a steady stream of appeals ...
Election 2024: Ann Flood wins reelection in 138th district house race in Northampton County
Republican Ann Flood won her third term against Democrat Jared Bitting, who was running for office for the first time.
Spain's flood nightmare continues as heavy rain hits Barcelona, Valencia tries to dig out
Barcelona, Spain — The recurrent storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed at least 217 ...
European Investment Bank to give 900 mln euros to flood-hit Spain
The European Investment Bank on Wednesday announced a 900-million-euro financial aid package to help Spain's recovery and ...