Snowstorm Causes Flight Cancellations and Delays Across Major US Airports A snowstorm in Chicago, one of the busiest aviation hubs in the US, has led to a chaotic travel situation as flight restrictions mandated by the government enter their fourth day. According to aviation analytics firm Cirium, as of 7:15 a. m. New York time, […]

Local News Recap from WNBF: November 4, 2025 Each week, WNBF provides a brief summary of the local and regional news stories covered by our sister radio stations, 1290 AM, 92. 1 FM, and 93. 9 FM. Here are some of the top stories from the week of November 4, 2025, as reported by Bob […]

US Air Travel Disruptions Persist Despite Potential End to Government Shutdown Despite indications from the Senate that the US government shutdown may soon come to an end, air travel continues to be heavily impacted with over 1,700 flight cancellations and 5,000 delays on Thursday alone. Major airports across the country are experiencing significant delays, with […]

Delta Flight Diverted from Columbia Metropolitan Airport Due to Government Shutdown Over the weekend, a Delta Air Lines flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to New York City’s LaGuardia Airport was diverted back to Columbia. The flight, DL5089, was operated by regional carrier Endeavor Air and departed from the gate at 7:30 p. m. on November […]

Senate Nears Vote on Government Shutdown Resolution The Senate is making progress towards a resolution to end the government shutdown, with Majority Leader John Thune predicting a vote within hours rather than days. The bill will still need to pass the House before the government can fully reopen. The legislation, negotiated by a small group […]

House to Return for Vote On Shutdown Deal After a 40-day stalemate, a small group of Senate Democrats broke the impasse on Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with legislation that would end the government shutdown. House Speaker Mike Johnson is urging House lawmakers to return to Washington “right now” as the […]

UPS and FedEx, two major cargo airlines, have made the decision to ground their MD-11 cargo planes following a tragic crash at Louisville International Airport in Kentucky. The crash, which occurred on November 4, resulted in the deaths of three pilots and 11 individuals on the ground. Boeing, the company that acquired the manufacturer of […]

Private Jet Travel Impacted by Government Shutdown Flight Restrictions The ongoing government shutdown has now extended its reach to private jet travel, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented restrictions at some of the busiest airports in the country. This comes after the agency cut air traffic by 10% at 40 airports across the […]

Snowstorm Causes Flight Cancellations and Delays in Chicago A winter storm in Chicago has led to the cancellation of over 1,500 flights nationwide. The combination of severe weather and the ongoing government shutdown has resulted in travel disruptions for many passengers. As of 6:30 a. m. local time, 367 flights have been canceled at Chicago’s […]