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Hurricane season began June 1, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Prediction Center says there is a 75 percent chance the Atlantic hurricane season will be either around normal or more active than usual. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/06/02/begin-planning-now-meteorologists-predict-active-hurricane-season/
Grim statistics
There were a total of 144 motorcycle crashes in Hampton and Newport News in 2017 and 116 in 2016. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/06/06/motorcycle-crashes-in-hampton-and-newport-news-trending-in-a-troubling-direction/
Hampton crime
Hampton released the citywide violent crime statistics from Jan. 1 to May 17, 2018. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/06/07/heres-what-crime-looks-like-in-hampton-so-far-this-year/
Free is good
The partnership will provide 600 wireless devices with 3GB per month of free internet access. Students who receive the wireless devices will be able to keep it for their entire four years of high school. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/06/07/students-at-hampton-city-schools-will-have-a-chance-at-free-wifi-at-home/
‘Ice, ice baby’
NASA discovered 10 years ago that Mars had huge vats of water — frozen under layers of ice. Scientists wanted to see what it would take to harvest that water. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/06/08/the-ice-challenge-how-do-we-drill-for-water-on-frozen-mars/
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The ‘100 Deadliest Days’ has started. Find out how to stay safe on the roads
Speed, nighttime driving, and distractions are significant factors contributing toward the number of crashes involving teen drivers during the 100 Deadliest Days. The statistics have lead to AAA pushing for more awareness among parents of teen drivers. READ MORE.
There’s going to be a ‘Kustom Made’ band at Hampton Jazz Fest
The group has never played the event, but one of Anthony Johnson’s goals this year was to perform closer to home more often. READ MORE.