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Witness describes terror as tornado tore through Illinois theater

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:37 GMT

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Trista Strommen went to the Apollo Theater in Belvidere on Friday to celebrate her birthday. It was soon marred by an EF-1 tornado that ripped through the Illinois city, destroying the roof of the building and causing it to collapse on concert attendees, killing one and injuring 28 others.Crypta, one of the opening acts for the heavy metal band Morbid Angel had just finished a song when concertgoers were told there would be a 30-minute storm break.Strommen and her stepdad decided to buy a T-shirt while they waited. That's when tragedy struck. Concertgoers rushed to help others after roof collapse at Belvidere’s Apollo Theater "All you heard was the rumbling building. You felt that shaking and you could just see the lights flickering on and off," Strommen recounted the terror as the tornado hit. "And the next thing you know, you can see the whole building, like the roof behind us, is just crumbling down on top of people. And you just hear everyone screaming...

Tornado watch issued for parts of Central Texas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The National Weather Service have issued a Tornado Watch for parts of the Hill Country and Milam County due to the risk for isolated severe storms capable of producing a tornado. Tornado watch until 11 p.m.While the severe weather risk today is higher to the north of the KXAN viewing area, any isolated storms that develop may still be potent. Severe risk Sunday into Sunday eveningAll types of severe weather are possible today with a tornado risk, very large hail threat and a wind damage concern.Severe concerns SundayStorm coverage should increase mid-late afternoon, with the strongest storms expected beginning early evening. Isolated storms won't get everyone wet today, in fact many stay dry. But an isolated rain and severe storm concern will continue through as late as 10 p.m. tonight.Rain totals will vary widely from less than a tenth of an inch for many, but isolated 1"+ amounts are possible in areas that see storms. UPDATED April forecast increases chances for...

Man receives maximum sentence for 2019 murder, second conviction in case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A second man was convicted in connection to a May 2019 murder Wednesday, according to Travis County court documents.Records said 27-year-old Jerome Yancey was sentenced by a judge to serve 40 years in state prison. He received the maximum sentence.According to past KXAN reports, Yancey faced the first-degree felony murder charge for the May 2019 death of 28-year-old Jannerra Williams. Williams was shot and killed at a hotel in the 7900 block of Gessner Drive. RELATED: Third suspect identified in connection with north Austin hotel fatal shooting According to documents, Yancey pleaded not guilty to the murder charge March 27. Court records showed Yancey was convicted by the court March 28 after a trial lasting two days.Documents said Yancey would receive a jail credit of 1,081 days, almost three years.Two other men were also arrested in connection to the fatal shooting — 21-year-old Roosevelt Haynes III and 26-year-old Timothy Bowie.On December 19, 2022, Haynes was s...

Austin Energy works to expand awareness of its Medically Vulnerable Registry

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, Austin Energy said it reached out to hundreds of thousands of customers with details about the Medically Vulnerable Registry, part of the Customer Assistance Program meant to help community members in need.Austin Energy said it reached out to customers to encourage them to register for extra help before a power outage. RELATED: How Austin Energy keeps track of medically vulnerable registry during outages "For customers who need critical care or have a serious illness, this registry provides personal case management from the City of Austin. Though customers on the registry are not guaranteed uninterrupted power or priority restoration during an emergency, they will work with a designated team member to establish a personalized emergency backup plan," the utility said.In order to qualify, Austin Energy said customers must meet one of the following criteria:They are on a life support system identified by City of Austin Code, Section 15-9-23They are being ...

EagleCam eaglet dies when its nest falls out of its tree on Sunday morning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:37 GMT

A bald eagles’ nest that was being video-streamed on the state’s EagleCam fell Sunday, killing an eaglet that had hatched about a week earlier.“We wish we weren’t writing this post,” the Department of Natural Resources said on Facebook, “but the EagleCam nest fell out of the tree early this morning.”In a post update, the agency added, “We found the chick. It did not survive the fall. If you know where the nest is, we ask that you refrain from visiting.”Condolences poured in. “My heart is broken. RIP little one,” one person wrote on Facebook. “Rest in Peace sweet chick,” another said.The DNR had announced the eaglet’s hatching on Monday. “We have the new star of 2023!” it said. “This single chick will be one well cared-for eaglet. Egg hatched on 3/26 some time in the afternoon.”The eagle pair laid two eggs, one on Feb. 15 and the other on Feb. 18. One of the eggs broke on Feb. 21.One...

Queen Mary reopens for tours for first time since 2020

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:37 GMT

Long Beach's iconic Queen Mary has officially reopened for tours for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.The famous cruise ship began offering limited tour sales on Saturday, including the Glory Days Historical Tour, Steam and Steel Tour and the popular Haunted Encounters Tour.The first tours embarked on Saturday, but future tours can be reserved online now. Steve Caloca, Managing Director of the Queen Mary, said he was excited to welcome people aboard the ship once again to tour the Southern California landmark.“With expert guides to lead the way, these tours provide our guests with a unique perspective of The Queen Mary and allow visitors to discover the fascinating stories that have made her an icon of the seas," Caloca said. "From her majestic construction to her harrowing wartime service and beyond, the Queen Mary has lived a life of adventure, romance and intrigue. This is just one of the things we plan on unveiling as we welcome back our guests...

Vehicle with multiple children inside crashes into Santa Ana police car; driver arrested for DUI

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:37 GMT

A driver was arrested after crashing their vehicle into a Santa Ana Police Department cruiser late Saturday night, while several children were riding in the suspect's vehicle.It happened around 11 p.m. on the 500 block of West Civic Drive in Santa Ana, police said.Video from the scene showed a dark-colored Chevrolet SUV parked on a sidewalk with large dents in its passenger side, while a Santa Ana police SUV sat disabled in the roadway with major front end damage.Police said all of those involved in the crash suffered minor injuries.Several children were seen as they were evaluated and treated by paramedics. The unidentified driver was arrested at the scene, but police said the exact relationship between the driver and the children is unclear.

Police shoot suspected intruder at Ford plant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:37 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — A man is in critical condition after police shot him afer he tried to get into a Ford plant in Wayne.The Wayne Police Department responded around 7 p.m. Saturday to a report of a man with a gun trying to gain entrance to the plant, the Detroit News reported. Officers encountered the man outside an employee entrance area. Police said in a statement the man pointed a handgun at officers and one officer shot him.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Suspect in Oakland fatal crash, who was later injured in police shooting, takes 12-year prison term Crime and Public Safety | San Jose police say hostage suspect had replica gun, ordered mother to tie her son’s hands Crime and Public Safety | Video shows California deputies fatally shooting mentally ill man wielding a spiked club Crime and Public Safety | San Jose hostage barricade incident ends after police shoot and kill machete-wielding man Crime and...

“Saturday Night Live” aborda en su secuencia inicial la acusación contra Trump

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:37 GMT

(CNN) — La secuencia inicial de “Saturday Night Live” mostró al comediante James Austin Johnson considerando un posible tiempo en la cárcel mientras interpretaba a un acusado expresidente Donald Trump.“Bueno, amigos, sucedió. Me acusaron”, dijo Johnson, y más tarde bromeó sobre la retórica del expresidente: “Lo que los demócratas de izquierda radical me están haciendo es peor que cualquier crimen que haya cometido, y he cometido muchos”.En el rol de Trump, Johnson bromeó diciendo que iba a sacar un álbum de 30 versiones clásicas para recaudar dinero de sus partidarios llamado “Now That’s What I Call My Legal Defense Fund”, un juego de palabras con los álbumes musicales de grandes éxitos “Now That’s What I Call”.A Trump lo acusaron. Esto es lo que sigue ahora en la corte“Amigos, su dinero duramente ganado es importante. Si voy a la cárcel, necesitaré dinero para los bocadillos de la comisaría”, ...

CBS’ Grant believed to be 1st Black director of a title game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:37 GMT

Mark Grant was considering retirement two years ago after a long career as a director at CBS and ESPN. Those plans changed though when CBS Sports executives offered him the chance to be the lead director for college basketball and the NCAA Tournament.Grant will be the director for Monday night’s national championship game between San Diego State and UConn, and it’s believed he will be the first Black director for a championship game in any sport.“I know what this means to people who look like me, and I don’t take that lightly at all,” Grant said. “When you think about it, there haven’t been many opportunities. I hope this will open doors and give some opportunities to other people. We have a lot of talented Black people doing sports, I hope that they can look at me and say, ‘Well, if he can do it, then so can I.’ It just takes a lot of work, a lot of preparation and luck. You’ve got to be in the right place at the right time. ”Grant replaced Bob Fishman, who retire...