Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says

One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.

Watch: Indiana officer helps handicapped man cross busy intersection amid winter storm

In a heartwarming incident captured on dashcam video, Officer and Chaplain James Burns of the South Bend Police Department in Indiana assisted a handicapped individual struggling in a winter storm.

Watch: Quick-thinking officer rescues child from partially frozen pond in Arkansas

Body cam footage released by the Jonesboro Police Department showed the officer crawling on top of the ice to reach the child, who was clinging to the edge with his body submerged.

Round Rock apartment complex directs residents without power to shelters

A Round Rock apartment complex reportedly sent out an email to residents left without power directing them to shelters, including one for foster children.

Watch: Fire truck spins out, crashes on icy Missouri road

In Imperial, Missouri, first responders faced an unexpected challenge when their fire truck spun out of control on an icy road, crashing in a driveway.

Round Rock apartment without power for over 24 hours as cold continues

Some Round Rock residents have been without power for over 24 hours after their apartment building's electric meters caught fire, this as central Texas continues to battle freezing temperatures.

Texas power grid: Will it hold up through the rest of winter?

Will the Texas power grid hold up this winter? FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak goes one-on-one with ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas to find out.

Austin weather: How to protect plants against freezing temperatures

Freezing temperatures may harm plants tonight. Local nurseries are urging residents to prepare their plants for the wintery conditions.

Nebraska rancher brings horses inside her home during 'hell' blizzard to keep them warm

In the midst of a severe snowstorm in Nebraska, rancher Kelly Rowley took an unconventional approach to keep her horses, Rip and Diamond, warm. Concerned about their well-being during the harsh weather conditions, Rowley decided to bring the horses inside her home.

Maine winter storms unearth 112-year-old shipwreck in national park

A record-breaking storm surge from winter storms in Maine recently uncovered a shipwreck known as the "Tay" in Acadia National Park.

3 killed, baby rescued after power line falls on car during ice storm

Three people were killed after a power line fell on a vehicle during a damaging ice storm in Portland, Oregon. Here's what officials say to do if it happens to you.

Common cold weather myths busted

You've probably been told that you must wear a hat in the winter, cold weather will make you sick and you should always warm up your car before you drive. However, these things aren't necessarily true.