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4 confirmed tornadoes after Wednesday night's storms: National Weather Service

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:44:37 GMT

CHICAGO — The National Weather Service confirmed Thursday a total of four tornadoes after Wednesday night’s storms, with three touchdowns occurring in Elgin and one in Oswego.The first Elgin tornado had a maximum intensity EF-1 and maximum wind speed of 100 mph. The track roughly started east of Rt. 47 and ended near the railroad tracks west of Villa Olivia Golf Course.The NWS says the second tornado in Elgin had a max intensity of EF-0 with max wind speed of 85 mph. The tornado began close to McDonald Road and ended along Hopps Road.A NWS team confirmed a third tornado after grounds were surveyed from Burr Ridge to Stickney. A EF-1 with max winds near 110 mph was identified.The fourth tornado confirmed by NWS was reportedly an EF-0 with a maximum wind speed of 85 mph in northeastern Oswego and eastern Boulder Hill Wednesday evening. Severe weather leaves damage around Chicago area Elgin was just one of the several communities hit by severe weather Wednesday night. NWS teams are e...

Will 2025 be the time for Wrigley Field to get another All-Star Game?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:44:37 GMT

CHICAGO — Once again, there is hope that the Midsummer Classic can return to the "Friendly Confines" after a lengthy time away. During his meeting with the press in Seattle, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred once again said that Wrigley Field is a candidate to host the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. The Cubs will be up against the Blue Jays (Rogers Centre), Braves (Truist Field), and Orioles (Camden Yards) hoping to host the best in the league at their ballparks. If that happens, it would end quite a drought for the 109-year-old ballpark.(Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)How long has it been?The Cubs last hosted an MLB All-Star Game on July 10, 1990, on a rainy night at Wrigley Field, marking the third time that the ballpark hosted the Midsummer Classic. It also was the site of the 1947 & 1962 All-Star Games, with the 1990 contest marking its return after 28 years. At the moment, the Cubs are on a minimum 35-year All-Star Game drought, since 2025 is the next available opening. In the f...

RECALL: Frigidaire washer-dryer combo may pose fire risk

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:44:37 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Several thousand Frigidaire washer-dryer combo machines that were sold across the U.S. are being recalled over fire hazard concerns. Electrolux Group, which manufactures Frigidaire products, says there have already been 23 reports of fires and one report of smoke inhalation injury.The company says a felt seal on the dryer drum can potentially fold inward, causing lint accumulation and fire. Frontier Airlines’ unlimited flight passes on sale for $299 The recalled products are the following Frigidaire Gas Laundry Centers:Model numbersSerial numbersFFLG4033QWX4E44114739 through 4E81603034FFLG4033QTX4E44308482 through 4E81603380These machines were sold in both white and titanium colors, the company explains. Customers should be able to locate "Frigidaire" under the dryer door and serial numbers on white stickers inside the dryer door.Several thousand Frigidaire washer-dryer combo machines that were sold across the U.S. are being recalled over fire hazard concerns (Courtesy...

40 human skulls seized from Kentucky apartment

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:44:37 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WKRN) — Approximately 40 human skulls were found among bones and body parts inside a Kentucky apartment. The discovery was made as FBI agents served a search warrant Tuesday in connection with the investigation into stolen human remains that were trafficked from Harvard Medical School’s morgue.James Nott, who lives in the apartment, was arrested after the discovery. Federal investigators initially received a tip that there were possibly human remains at another home, that of Jeremy Pauley in Pennsylvania. After officers found human remains -- including organs and skin -- the FBI determined Pauley was buying the remains through Facebook from a woman who worked at a mortuary in Little Rock, Arkansas. Illinois woman living with broken needle in her spine PayPal transactions reveal she sold Pauley various human remains including hearts, brains, lungs, and two fetal specimens.William Nott (Courtesy: Oldham County Detention Center) Pauley provided investigators with in...

Abbott orders additional troopers to Austin 1 day after city suspends APD/DPS partnership

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:44:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an additional 30 Texas Department of Public Safety troopers to Austin, according to a spokesperson with DPS.The order comes one day after the City of Austin said it would be suspending the partnership between the Austin Police Department and DPS. RELATED: Texas Department of Public Safety says it will keep patrolling despite Austin suspending partnership The additional troopers would bring the total number to 130, not including the troopers that work the Capitol.DPS said overall, there would be 80 of the original troopers that began patrolling at the beginning of the partnership, the 20 Criminal Investigations Division officers that were also deployed as part of the partnership, and now the new 30 troopers.

Llano County brush fire grows to 100 acres, at least 10 agencies responding

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:44:37 GMT

LLANO COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A brush fire that began burning at a ranch Thursday afternoon has now grown to scorch 100 acres. The Llano County Office of Emergency Management posted on its Facebook page that at least 10 agencies are now responding to the fire located near East Hwy. 71 and County Road 307. Crews also have CR 307 shut down right now due to the ongoing response. Initially, first responders told KXAN the fire began on a ranch property. As of 2 p.m., the growing fire caused no evacuations. Air support from the Texas Forest Service is currently assisting with the fire, according to the Llano County Office of Emergency Management.At last check, there are no structures currently in danger, according to Llano officials.As of July 10, Llano County had a burn ban in place.

Democrats wage last fight for education, renters as lawmakers are set to approve property tax cuts

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:44:37 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- As the Texas Legislature nears the end of a months-long effort to pass a sweeping package of tax cuts, Democrats in the Texas House are waging their last fight to include their own priorities.The property tax package on the table, formed after negotiations between top Republicans like Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan, includes four main ways to cut taxes:Reducing school district property tax rates by subsidizing public education with an additional $12 billionRaising the homestead exemption from $40,000 to $100,000Limiting appraisal value increases to 20% per year for non-homesteaded properties under $5 million, as part of a 3-year pilot programExempting businesses with annual revenue of less than $2.47 million from the franchise tax, up from a $1.23 million exemption thresholdThose policies prioritize homeowners and business owners, and most Democrats agree with them. They are still pushing to go further for other groups of Texas taxp...

New York State expected to meet $35 million threshold for FEMA disaster declaration

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:44:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---As New York begins to recover from the flash flooding that hit parts of the state hard, more rain is expected."Thursday afternoon through Friday, stay alert to what is happening in your local community. Stay alert to the weather, make sure that you know the conditions outside the home before you go," explained New York State's Department Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner, Jackie Bray.Thursday’s storms are not expected to produce as much rain as earlier this week, However, 2-3 inches of rainfall could impact areas of the state already dealing with flood damage. "I don’t expect catastrophic flooding potential, however because the rivers are already so high, and the ground is already so saturated we can’t rule out potential flash floods," Bray said on Wednesday.Since the storms, the New York State Department of Transportation has been busy reopening roads."We have various impacted areas in our Adirondacks, obviously the most hard hit was in t...

Amsterdam mayor on shots fired during children's movie viewing

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:44:37 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Hundreds of people gathered in Veterans Park Wednesday for the annual Movie Night celebration. A children's movie was playing, 'Minions the Rise of Gru'. Things turned scary however after shots rang out.MORE NEWS from NEWS10According to Amsterdam Mayor Michael Cinquanti the situation appears to be an isolated incident and there’s no greater threat to the public.Cinquanti used strong language to condemn whoever was responsible for firing the shots.“Anyone who would bring a firearm to an event where kids gathered with their parents watching a movie and shooting a gun in that event to me is a low life”While he says no one was hurt, the mayor acknowledges Wednesday's incident sparks fears about mass shootings at public events.“Until last night's incident, God forbid, fortunately no one was hurt no one was injured but unfortunately people could have been killed I'm not naïve, but as I said, it's happening all around our country, but it never happened here”Mayo...

100+ teens advocate against menthol in Queensbury

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:44:37 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - In the summer, it's not unusual to find teenagers hanging out at the mall. On Thursday at Aviation Mall, a horde of teenagers were doing just that - but these teens came with a message. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Over 100 young people visited the mall on Thursday as part of the "It's Not Just" program, a youth initiative to bring awareness to not just the risks of teen smoking, but the other substances that can lead young people down a path hazardous to their health. They wore teal shirts, using a color commonly associated with menthol products; they worked on a mural with signatures from supporters; and they spread the word that the organization's name is all about. The message: Menthol is "not just" a flavor."We're here to educate the public on why menthol is bad for you," said Jay Meyyal, of East Greenbush. "More than 54% of smokers who are teens smoke menthol because it's easier to start...