Oct 27th, 2008 · The gambling industry has long been considered immune to downturns in the economy. But in southeastern Connecticut, two large casinos are feeling the pinch. One has laid off 700 workers, and the other is delaying an expansion that was to employ 1,200 construction workers.
Sep 30th, 2008 · Hurricanes Gustav and Ike ravaged the off-shore drilling stations in the Gulf of Mexico, seriously hurting pumping ability and supply networks. Consumers in some states are now facing general gasoline shortages and long lines at the pump.
Sep 13th, 2008 · Hurricane Ike slammed into southeastern Texas on Saturday with sheets of rain and huge gusts of wind, causing widespread flooding and knocking out power for millions. Authorities worried that thousands of coastal residents who decided to stay in their homes would have to be rescued.
Jun 17th, 2008 · Steve Cirinna, Lee County Emergency Management coordinator, discusses how his Iowa county is preparing for a flood surge. Cirinna also warns that with fertilizer and propane in the flood water, it can be a long-term health risk.
Apr 29th, 2008 · A series of tornados ripped across southeastern Virginia on Monday, damaging scores of homes and businesses and injuring more than 200 people. Hosts Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep report on the scene around Suffolk, Va.
Dec 18th, 2007 · Governors of Georgia, Alabama, and Florida meet with Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne to discuss allocating water resources in the wake of the drought. The three states and the federal government agree to set up a working group to develop an emergency drought strategy.
Nov 14th, 2007 · The southeastern drought could mean Christmas trees are more expensive. That's not because of fewer trees. They're not going to die. Rather, tree farmers have had to spend a lot more money keeping them healthy in such dry conditions.
Nov 1st, 2007 · Tropical storm warnings are up in southeastern Florida, as Tropical Storm Noel pushed north toward the Bahamas after triggering mudslides and floods in the Caribbean that killed at least 81 people.