The local TV stations have not been much help either. I guess there’s nothing to know? You’d think there would be some local news that two TV stations and a newspaper might think about covering.
I mean… In their defence: crows are super cool!
Did you know that your newspaper is owned by an Alabama retirement fund?
They own CNHI, which owns that paper.
That does not shock me in the slightest.
OP’s worried about the snow but the real danger is their town is about to be Hitchcocked.
Oh no, I’m fine with that. We’re leaving in a week forever anyway. This town can get fucked. It’s the worst town in Indiana and that’s saying a lot.
I live in an area that gets snow regularly. When we get a storm, there are precisely three things the news can report on:
- When they think it will stop
- Are the roads driveable
- Are there school or business closings
If there is nothing to report in those three topics, then it’s just another slow news day. Just be glad they’re not making TV news reports about trending Social Media topics, that’s what our local news gets into when they run out of Sinclair propaganda (or Bills highlights) to run.
I found out a few days ago when it snowed last time that an emergency declaration had been declared from social media because it wasn’t reported on. This time I just wanted to know if I could go to Kroger without getting hassled by the cops for being out when I shouldn’t be, but apparently I don’t get to know that.
Local communications being reduced to social media posts is the sign to just dissolve the community, it’s over.
There hasn’t been much of a community here the entire time I’ve lived here. Terre Haute is the very worst place in Indiana, which is quite something.
I’m sorry…what? If it snows where you are, the police are allowed to force you to stay home? What in the ever living dystopian town do you live in or am I completely misunderstanding.
Some places in mountain towns the avalanche danger can rise to the level that authorities declare it illegal to leave any building, and violators will be arrested. It’s called an “interlodge”. Basically it’s saying “it’s so dangerous outside that we don’t want to have to mobilize search and rescue just because your dumb ass couldn’t follow the rules”. Interlodges can potentially last for days.
Corollary: Indiana has no mountains. (Snowstorms in the midwest can trap you in the middle of BFE fairly easily on flat ground, however, with the wet sticky snow they tend to have.)
That actually makes sense, me here with my city brain not realizing the search crews added danger
If it snows “bad enough” this is very common. The roads are going to be hard to drive on, which leads to more accidents and just puts first responders in jeopardy. The day before a big snow the grocery stores are usually slammed.
LOL, you should be in a hurricane when word is out, “We’re not saving your ass, not matter what. Good luck and god bless.”
If it’s dangerous to be out on the roads and they need to keep them clear for emergency vehicles, what would you suggest?
Im pretty sure they did not do a driving ban here during the 1998 ice storm that happened here. Heck I still had to walk to school climbing over trees and stuff.
Someone else’s comment made me realize why it would be banned though, safety crews safety., not necessarily my safety. That makes more sense to me.
bUT maH RIteS! /s
100% not where my brain was going with this topic.
Road bans are not something I have ever witnessed here. I don’t think they have ever done it here that I can recall.
Yeah, that is more incompetence than I am used to. When we get driving bans and other emergency declarations, the local news will put that crawly thing on the bottom of the screen letting us know what’s up. I bet they get complaints when it covers up the score of the game.
Yeah, that is more incompetence than I am used to.
Second that.
What original source did the social media cite? Have you looked there for your answers?
It was the city’s Twitter account and nothing there either, but I wanted to be sure.
So what’s the deal with the crows?
They are everywhere in this town and no one knows what to do about it. I like crows so I think it’s funny that people are constantly bitching about them.
Why should they do anything about it? What’s wrong with crows?
I think the fact that they shit a lot is the main issue. But as I said, I like crows.
Don’t have this issue myself, but usually when people complain about crows it’s because they are getting into trash cans, dumpsters, etc and just making a mess of things. Presumably they think it’s fun?
I guess that there’s lots of neat stuff in trashcans when you’re a crow.
Who’s out there bitching about crows?! >:(
“Downtown murders rise”
for those who don’t know a group of crows is called a murder of crows. Some people are trying to change it to ‘flock’ so it’s more consistent with other birds, but in MY MIND they’re still called a murder because it fits their vibes. Also Pluto is a planet to me. Screw consistency, it’s cute dammit.
What an interesting linking strategy.
Also, I have to assume you’re Jerry Smith.
They are everywhere in this town and no one knows what to do about it.
Hey wait, I think I’ve seen this Hitchcock movie
If you’re a dick to crows, they remember you and tell their family. Hitchcock’s film wouldn’t be too far off if this town really went to war with the crows. So far, they’ve tried making loud noises like shooting a cannonball-free cannon (really) and they’ve now given that up and have put those inflatable wiggly people on the tops of all the buildings downtown because supposedly that keeps the crows away (it does not keep them away).
Personally, I’m hoping the crows take over. They would probably do a better job.
Here’s the thing…
Look, if you want to be SpEcIfIc
Username …
… Nevermind.
Where is the weather person with a ruler outside measuring snow? Where is the close up of a plow uh, plowing?
Not the onion moment
BREAKING NEWS: It’s Winter.
A few years ago a German satire magazine made fun of news stations reporting exactly that: Wintereinbruch im Winter by extra3.
No, there are all kinds of things that are informational that are necessary like what will be open, snow plow schedules, places to avoid due to accidents, locations of warming centers, etc.
I honestly didn’t know if I could get to the supermarket this morning, which is why I checked. For all I know, a state of emergency had been declared. For all I know, it still is declared.
I used to dispatch roadside assistance, and in certain winter weather when there’s a driving ban – if you break down or slide off the road, no one is coming for you. Tow trucks won’t drive, and often the police themselves won’t even drive out to pick you up.
You were right to check, or try to at least.
Local birds SLAMMED
My local online newspaper constantly has articles (sponsored articles) about casinos and gambling.
The enshittification of news really accelerated over the last several years.
In the past week on YouTube, on channels about math and physics, I started getting a constant bombardment of online casino ads. The predatory enshittification is intense anywhere you look.
For anyone interested, the crow article is here: https://archive.is/CgnP2
Thanks for adding that. It’s not a very good article, but you do get to learn about the Poopmaster 6000.
Oh, I found it interesting - there were a number of things I’d just never really considered about having (or trying to control) large bird populations in cities. I find it very informative!
I’m sorry about your snow, though :)
Fair enough. I guess I’m too close to the story because it’s basically constant “news” here.
The line stretched all the way back to Terre Haute.
