Shane Saathoff

Shane has been an active writer for more than two decades, focusing on local news and events throughout the region. A native of Bourbonnais, IL, and alumnus of Olivet Nazarene University, he spent over a decade working in radio newsrooms before transitioning full-time to print and digital journalism. A passionate historian and self-described science and tech geek, Shane is also a lifelong Michigan Wolverines fan, a bit of a baseball junkie, and enjoys building LEGO sets with his nephew in his downtime.

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Oklahoma Traffic Stop Leads to Nearly 50 Pounds of Fentanyl Seized on I-40

Oklahoma City, OK - A routine traffic stop in rural Oklahoma resulted in a major drug seizure after state troopers allegedly uncovered nearly 50...

Northern Nevada Flood Watch: Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Risk Until 9 p.m. Tuesday

Reno, Nev. – Heavy thunderstorms could trigger flash flooding across northern Nevada and the Sierra Tuesday afternoon, raising concerns for burn scar areas and...

Florida Beaches: High Surf Advisory Until Thursday Night, Rip Current Risk Through Friday

Melbourne, Fla. – Dangerous surf conditions are hammering Florida’s east coast Thursday, with breaking waves up to 7 feet prompting warnings from lifeguards and...

Kansas Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Western Counties 5PM Sunday Until 12AM Monday

Dodge City, Kansas – A line of powerful thunderstorms is set to slam western Kansas through midnight, bringing threats of damaging winds, large hail,...

Hanford Forecast: Sunny Skies, 90-Degree Highs Expected Through Saturday Night

Hanford, California – A string of sunny, 90-degree days is locking into Hanford this week, with daytime highs peaking near 90°F by Thursday and...

Wisconsin Extreme Heat Watch: Dangerous 106° Heat Index Hits Milwaukee, Madison, and More Wednesday–Thursday

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – A brutal wave of heat is set to grip Wisconsin this week, with temperatures and humidity pushing heat index values as...