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Helene

Helene's Aftermath - 96 Hours in Asheville

WBIR sent crews to Asheville to cover what happened to Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. These are the stories they encountered.
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2024 summer fireworks displays in Connecticut

Looking to get out and celebrate with fireworks this summer? Here is a list of fireworks events across the state from now to September!
Olympics

Darien swimmer heads to Paralympic trials 1 year after shark attack

Former Yale swimmer and Darien native Ali Truwit is competing in the Paralympic Trials for a spot in Paris this summer, nearly one year after a shark attack.
Animals

Reported birth of rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone park fulfills Lakota prophecy

The birth of the sacred calf comes after a severe winter in 2023 drove thousands of Yellowstone buffalo to lower elevations.
Animals

Adorable video shows elk playing soccer with kids in Evergreen

Colorado Parks and Wildlife said the kids stayed a safe distance from the elk during the game.
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Hurricane forecast: This season is likely to be very active

A combination of factors is leading forecasters to expect a busier than average Atlantic hurricane season.
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94-year-old man's total solar eclipse dream comes true when 26 family members gather to watch it with him

In 2017, Art Cornell wrote a letter to all 10 of his grandkids, not knowing it would change his life forever.
March Madness

FINAL FOUR: Who will play, when the games will be and everything else you need to know

The Final Four is headed to the Valley for the first time since 2017! Now that matchups are set, here's what you need to know about the games and some fun events