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Tornado Watch issued for Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:48 GMT

CHICAGO — A Tornado Watch is in effect for the Chicago area as heavy rain and storms move through the region Wednesday.Latest warnings and watches from the National Weather Service.A Tornado Watch has been issued for Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, La Salle, McHenry and Will counties in Illinois until 10 p.m. In Northwest Indiana, Jasper, Lake, Newton and Porter counties are under a Tornado Watch until 10 p.m.A Tornado Watch is in effect for La Porte County, Indiana until 2 a.m. Thursday. A Flood Watch is in place until 7 p.m. for Cook County, DuPage County, Will County and some parts of Northwest Indiana. There is a slight risk of severe weather.Mostly cloudy conditions with heavy rain showers expected throughout the day. High temperature of 76 degrees and 73 degrees lakeside. Low of 66 degrees tonight. Severe weather leaves damage around Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana Thunderstorms will push eastward and waves of storms racing through Iowa will pro...

Severe weather leaves damage around Northern Illinois

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:48 GMT

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Tornado Watch for Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, La Salle, McHenry and Will counties in Illinois until 10 p.m. In Northwest Indiana, Jasper, Lake, Newton and Porter counties are under a Tornado Watch until 10 p.m.A Tornado Watch is in effect for La Porte County, Indiana until 2 a.m. Thursday. Latest warnings and watches from the National Weather Service.Severe weather rolled through Northern Illinois for a few hours Wednesday.According to the National Weather Service, Tornado Warnings were issued for most of Northern Illinois, including Cook County, and Northwest Indiana on Wednesday. Also, Tornado Watches and Flood Advisories were also issued Wednesday evening.Below are pictures submitted by viewers in Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana:Storm clouds pass over downtown Chicago and the Bronzeville neighborhood of the city heading East out over Lake Michigan as the National Weather Service continued to issue mul...

Tornado touches down near O'Hare Airport amid severe weather warnings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:48 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — The National Weather Service says a tornado has touched down near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport following warnings of severe weather for the city.A confirmed tornado was on the ground around 7 p.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Chicago.Photo of severe weather at Terminal 2 of Chicago's O'Hare Airport. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Biess)Photo of severe weather at Terminal 2 of Chicago's O'Hare Airport. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Biess)Photo of severe weather at Terminal 2 of Chicago's O'Hare Airport. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Biess)“This tornado has been touching the ground intermittently so far and is moving east. There are additional circulations along the line south of O’Hare. Seek shelter if in the warned area," it said.The National Weather Service had issued two tornado warnings for portions of the city Wednesday evening. Tornado sirens sounded at least twice across Chicago, warning people to take cover.

High school baseball standout loses his hand after July 4 fireworks accident

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:48 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) -- Jamie Groshong had plans to play his first college baseball season at Sacramento City College for the Panthers, but those dreams were dashed after a firework exploded in his hand. Groshong, 18, now has bandages wrapped around his right arm. He tells Nexstar's KTXL he's trying to stay positive. “I've been doing okay, mentally," he explained. "Looking forward it’s a little foggy.” The standout Bella Vista shortstop was lighting off fireworks with his friends on July 4 when one of them malfunctioned, exploding in his hand. The injury was so severe, Groshong had to have his hand amputated. Groshong spent his high school baseball career becoming a three-time all-conference, lefty-swinging baseball player for the Bella Vista Broncos.  Man, 75, killed by driver trying to get away from Secret Service in D.C.: police Even his mom says they were a baseball family from the start. But what happened on July 4 has changed what they thought would be possible. “M...

Man, 75, killed by driver trying to get away from Secret Service in D.C.: police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:48 GMT

WASHINGTON (WDVM) -- A driver who was trying to get away from the U.S. Secret Service allegedly struck a pedestrian, who later died, near the National Mall Wednesday, according to U.S. Park Police.In a statement Wednesday, Lt. Paul Mayhair with the Secret Service said officers tried to conduct a traffic stop shortly before 1:30 p.m. for a vehicle with an expired registration. The driver, who has not been identified, reportedly indicated they would not stop, according to Mayhair. They then allegedly drove through a red light and hit pedestrians in the crosswalk. Missing hiker found dead in Yosemite National Park Among those was a 75-year-old man from Philadelphia, who later died at an area hospital, Lt. James Dingeldein with Park Police told Nexstar's WDVM. A 13-year-old girl who was also injured was evaluated at the scene and released. As of Wednesday night, authorities have yet to locate the suspect vehicle or driver. Anyone with information related to the incident and investiga...

Homes evacuated in Cedar Park while police investigate 'suspicious items' inside residence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:48 GMT

CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — Officials in Cedar Park responded to a home in the area late Wednesday afternoon due to reports of suspicious items inside, according to the Cedar Park Police Department.CPPD said officers arrived at the home in the 2100 block of Parksville Way and evacuated nearby homes in the area as a safety precaution. Officials said some streets were also shut down.Cedar Park Police investigate 'suspicious items' found in home (KXXAN photo/Jake Sykes)Cedar Park Police investigate 'suspicious items' found in home (KXXAN photo/Jake Sykes)Cedar Park Police investigate 'suspicious items' found in home (KXXAN photo/Jake Sykes)Cedar Park Police investigate 'suspicious items' found in home (KXXAN photo/Jake Sykes)According to CPPD, the scene could be active for several hours while officials investigate. Avoid the area if possible.

Goats brought in to help clean up near Lady Bird Lake

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Sick of poison ivy ruining your peaceful hikes around Lady Bird Lake? The Trail Conservancy said it brought out goats to help clean along the Butler Hike & Bike trail.Beginning Wednesday, organizers said a team of goats would start their residency on the trail to clear the area of harmful plant life. The organizers said it was not a problem because the goats love to eat.“Goats eat everything. They just eat everything. So, we're targeting them in areas that have a lot of poison ivy and invasive species in general,” Heidi Anderson, CEO of The Trail Conservancy, said, “and they will work through these areas, and they will actually sleep on the trail overnight, with supervision.”The goats are expected to stay in the area for three to four weeks, according to organizers.After the goats are moved around, and their work is complete, the conservancy said it would plant native plants to ensure the sustainability of the shoreline.

US Congress has briefing to discuss risks, benefits of AI

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:48 GMT

WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — U.S. Senators received a classified briefing on artificial intelligence as Congress and the administration are scrambling to better understand the risks and benefits of generative AI.They are considering adopting legislative safeguards on the fast-moving technology.Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said artificial intelligence was unavoidable, and lawmakers need to get up to speed.“AI is so complicated, so important, and is going to affect so many different aspects of our lives,” Schumer said.On Tuesday, senators met for the second time behind closed doors to learn about AI's benefits and its risks.“It showed how difficult the task is, but how necessary the task is for Congress to be involved,” Schumer said.Schumer says lawmakers need to work with the private sector to make sure the u-s stays ahead of its adversaries when it comes to innovating and implementing ai.“This is going to be really hard. It is going to be one of the hardest tasks that Congress has...

Wisconsin might see northern lights this week (kinda) but Minnesota may be out of luck

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:48 GMT

NEW YORK — The northern lights could put on a show this week — but the audience will be much smaller than some early forecasts had suggested, and Minnesota may be out of luck.The sky spectacle will be fairly typical: Stretches of Canada have a chance to spot the shimmering curtain of the aurora borealis, while a few in the U.S. could see a faint reddish glow on the horizon. Here’s what to know about the updated predictions.Who can see the lights this week?An early forecast by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, using data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, suggested that the northern lights could be visible much farther south than usual this week.But that forecast was based on long-term predictions about the solar activity responsible for the display. Forecasts using more current data from NOAA predict nothing special for the U.S.“For the same reasons that it’s hard to predict weather on Earth, it’s hard to predict weather in space,...

St. Paul man sentenced to 12 years in prison for fatal shooting after liquor dispute

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:48 GMT

A St. Paul man was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison for fatally shooting a man who was running from a fight in the city’s Frogtown neighborhood last July.Payton Lee Wood, 23, had pleaded guilty to unintentional murder in connection with the killing of 59-year-old Jeffrey Foss, who was shot in the back of the head in the 600 block of Dale Street on July 1, 2022, after an altercation over liquor and cigarettes.Payton Lee Wood (Courtesy of the Ramsey County sheriff’s office)Wood told police that he feared he was going to be stabbed during a fight with Foss’ friend, who at one point pulled out a knife.Assistant Ramsey County Attorney Erin Gustafson said at sentencing that video surveillance shows Wood fired one shot from about 80 to 90 feet away at Foss and Foss’ friend.“This is not self-defense, or felony manslaughter,” Gustafson said. “This is felony murder.”Both Foss’ friend and Wood’s friend told police that Foss “didn’t do an...