Iowan among 8 killed in B-52 test flight in California earlier this week
A native of central Iowa, 35-year-old Maj. Brad Hovey, died when a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber crashed Monday near Edwards Air Force Base in California.
Jun 21, 2026Open source
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The B-52 bomber is an iconic, aging warhorse. Probe of fatal crash could influence its future
The investigation into the B-52 crash that killed 8 airmen at Edwards Air Force Base in California will likely include a review of any past incidents involvi...
Jun 19, 2026Open source
Algona native among the 8 crew members killed in B-52 crash in California
Maj. Brad Hovey, 35, of Algona, was a pilot with the 419th Flight Test Squadron, Edwards AFB, Calif.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Iowa native, U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey, killed in B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base
One of the eight B-52 bomber crash victims at Edwards Airforce Base in California this week was an Iowa native.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Former B-52 gunner from Rome speaks on deadly Edwards Air Force Base crash
FLOYD — A deadly B-52 bomber crash at the Edwards U.S. Air Force Base shortly after takeoff on Monday in southern California in which eight members of its...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Military officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base
Military officials have identified all eight people killed in this week’s fiery crash of a B-52 during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Civilian flight test engineer among 8 killed in B-52 crash had recently welcomed a baby
One of the people killed when a B-52 crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California was a civilian flight test engineer and father to two.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Intoxicated driving suspected in fatal crash near Albany
Eight people are believed to be dead after a B-52 Bomber crashed as it was taking off at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, California on Monday.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
B-52 was in the air a very short time before crashing and killing all 8 on board
A B-52 that crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California was in the air a very short time before slamming into the ground about halfway
Jun 17, 2026Open source
8 people killed in B-52 crash
Eight people are presumed dead after a B-52 crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say ketv
A B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California as emergency crews responded.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
8 people onboard B-52 bomber that crashed at Edwards Air Force base are believed to be dead
Eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are bel...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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Boo! Rain on tap as Halloween trick-or-treaters hit the streets across Southern California
Showers could begin in the afternoon, with the heaviest rainfall expected overnight, according to forecasters. Los Angeles could see its first rainy Hallowee...
Oct 30, 2026Open source
Is the nuclear waste at San Onofre safe from high tides and El Niño?
Southern California Edison say canisters contianing nuclear waste at San Onofre pose no public threats during heavy rainfall, but some critics still worry.
Oct 30, 2026Open source
California county abandons repair plans for crumbling coastal road ahead of El Niño-fueled winter
Humboldt County officials say planned repairs to fast-eroding coastal road might be too late to save it.
Oct 30, 2026Open source
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Edwards is in Kern County, California.
Region: Central California
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Boo! Rain on tap as Halloween trick-or-treaters hit the streets across Southern California
Showers could begin in the afternoon, with the heaviest rainfall expected overnight, according to forecasters. Los Angeles could see its first rainy Hallowee...
Oct 30, 2026Open source
Is the nuclear waste at San Onofre safe from high tides and El Niño?
Southern California Edison say canisters contianing nuclear waste at San Onofre pose no public threats during heavy rainfall, but some critics still worry.
Oct 30, 2026Open source
California county abandons repair plans for crumbling coastal road ahead of El Niño-fueled winter
Humboldt County officials say planned repairs to fast-eroding coastal road might be too late to save it.
Oct 30, 2026Open source
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