Beloved CBS meteorologist killed in plane crash after aircraft plunged into icy river

Roland Steadham was the calm, trusted voice guiding Idaho viewers through storms, heat, and smoke, and off-camera, a proud grandfather and passionate pilot. Just a week before his crash, he encouraged aviation students to chase their dreams. Now, flowers and notes mark where his small plane fell, as friends and fans remember his warmth, stories, and the way he always lifted people’s eyes—and hopes—skyward.