Vickie Frantz
Latest articles by Vickie Frantz

Funding to Allow Better US Hurricane Prediction Following Sandy
By Vickie Frantz published
Congress approved $23.7 million in funding for the National Weather Service to improve forecasting computers.

Downpours, Thunder Possible for the Kentucky Derby
By Vickie Frantz published
Spectators for the race may want to bring umbrellas as rain is possible on Saturday.

Migrating Monarchs Face Hazardous Travel
By Vickie Frantz published
The increased use of herbicides to kill weeds both on farm crops and along roads has reduced the amount of Milkweed available for the butterflies to lay their eggs on.

Life-Saving Advances in Tornado Detection Since 1974 Outbreak
By Vickie Frantz published
Today marks the anniversary of the devastating 1974 tornado outbreak that claimed 315 lives.

Sandy-Damaged Statue of Liberty to Reopen in July
By Vickie Frantz published
The statue and island structures were damaged as Sandy devastated coastal areas of the Northeast.

Plenty of Snow in Time for Iditarod Race
By Vickie Frantz published
Early Iditarod qualifying races were canceled in late December and early January due to poor snow cover.

Queensland Flooding Forces 20 Swift Water Rescues, Evacuations Underway
By Vickie Frantz published
People are urged to use extreme caution and avoid approaching swift flowing rivers.

Chicago to Break Record for Latest Measurable Snow
By Vickie Frantz published
It has been close to 300 days since the last flakes fell.

NYC Thanksgiving Parade Balloons Survive Sandy, Parade to Go On
By Vickie Frantz published
Neighborhoods hit hardest by Sandy to get special seating.

Latest News: States Prepare for Dangerous Sandy
By Vickie Frantz published
States are preparing as Sandy moves along the East Coast of the U.S.

Polar Bear Scientist Cleared of Misconduct
By Vickie Frantz published
The two-year investigation ends.
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