Central Ohio is facing its most extensive power outage in more than a decade after strong winds swept through the region Friday, leaving thousands without electricity Saturday

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order authorizing the Minnesota National Guard to support emergency operations for a winter storm expected late Saturday into Sunday.

On Oahu, about 70,000 customers — roughly 23% of the utility’s customers on the island — remained without electricity as crews assessed damage to high-voltage transmission lines that carry power from ...