2019 Sees Fewer Wildfires, But They're Hitting Populated Areas
Wildfires have burned half as many acres as they had at this time last year, but fires are threatening increasingly populated areas.

Parts Of California Still Can't Get Wildfire Alerts
Pockets of California are unable to send warnings using the only system able to reach all cellphones during a wildfire.
By courtesy of CAL FIRE
Newsy Investigation Finds Wildfire Emergency Alerts Lacking
A Newsy analysis found almost 1 in 3 counties at heightened wildfire risk are unable or unwilling to use FEMA's emergency alert system.
By Tennessee Division of Forestry
Fire Trap: The Failure To Alert During Deadly Wildfires (Trailer)
A Newsy investigation finds counties unable or unwilling to use a national warning system during wildfires.
By Title design by Steve Sanning and Katie BrayTop Stories

At Arizona-Mexico border, field workers commute to meet crop quotas
In the salad bowl of the U.S., field workers are working through long hours, harsh weather and border commutes to put food on America's tables.
By Scripps News
Mourners call for police reform at Tyre Nichols' funeral
Tyre Nichols' memorial brought a civil rights message and renewed calls to action against police killings of black people.
By Andrew Nelles / AP
Scripps News Investigates George Santos' $199.99 campaign spending
It began with a series of false claims he made about his work history and education, and now he’s being investigated for campaign transactions.
By Alex Brandon / AP