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Weather headlines: El Nino continues to propel warm December

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:18 GMT

Chicagoans enjoyed the warmest daytime high temperature — 56 degrees — in three weeks Friday.  Note since Nov. 17's high of 60 degrees in the city, has it been warmer here. The high of 56 Friday was 17 degrees above normal and the warmest Dec. 8 in Chicago of the past 32 years (since a 60-deg high on Dec 8, 1991).Only five Dec. 8's in the 81 years since 1942 (the year Midway Airport became the official weather Chicago observation site, with O'Hare to follow in 1970) have been warmer. That means Friday was among the 6% warmest Dec. 8's on the books here over the past 81 years—and it put today's warmth in rare meteorological territory.The warmth Friday was the result of Pacific air — and indications are that a temperature downturn Sunday and into the open days of next week will be temporary. Westerly upper winds are to keep the warmer than normal temperatures dominant over the coming two weeks, which takes up to Christmas week itself.The El Nino pattern — known for producing above nor...

Man walks with long rifle in front of Austin schools, 'terrorized' students and parents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:18 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Parents of students at two north Austin schools told KXAN they are terrified of seeing a man with a long rife walk the path in front of their children’s schools for several days, sometimes twice a day, in December. The Austin Police Department confirmed to KXAN that Isaiah Smith, 28, who walked in front of St. Francis School and Webb Middle School with weapons, has also been seen downtown at the Austin Public Library.Isaiah Smith, 28, carries a long rifle in front of an Austin school (Photo Courtesy E.Johnson)“We've seen the individual. He has come in to take care of Library business – he checked out a book. But this is a public place,  and this is an open-carry state, unfortunately. So there's no way we can keep them out at the moment,” said Roosevelt Weeks, Director of the Austin Public Library. “[People] feel the library is a safe and welcoming place,” Weeks continued. “With someone with a long rifle, that's kind of upsetting for a lot of people. That doesn't...

LIST: Holiday events happening this weekend - December 9 & 10

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:18 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In need of holiday plans this weekend? Below is a list of events taking place Saturday and Sunday in Austin and Central Texas.Saturday, Dec. 9:Lost Pines ChristmasThe Bastrop Lost Pines Christmas Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature Christmas caroling, hot cocoa, popcorn, hot dogs, s’mores, window decorating, letters to Santa and so much more.  The 2023 Lost Pines Lighted Christmas Parade will also take place in Downtown Bastrop at 6 p.m. The parade is expected to have floats, firetrucks, unicycles, vintage cars, dancing, Santa and more, according to the city.“This tradition literally lights up the Bastrop Christmas festivities,” the city said. 59th annual Austin Trail of Lights returns Dec. 8-23 YMCA Snow EventCHASCO Family YMCA’s Christmas Dreams and Snowy Things Celebration in Round Rock begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Santa is expected to arrive between 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.YMCA said the spirit of C...

Doorbell footage captures accused shooter leaving home morning of shooting spree

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:18 GMT

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KXAN) — A doorbell camera caught the moments a man now accused of killing six people left his home to embark on a shooting spree through Austin and San Antonio. What we know about the suspect in Tuesday’s shooting spree in Austin, San Antonio Shane James, 34, was arrested Tuesday night, booked into the Travis County Jail early Wednesday morning, and charged with capital murder of multiple people.According to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, the first of James’s victims were his parents, Phyllis James, 55, and Shane James, Sr., 56. The couple was shot inside a home on Port Royal Street in San Antonio between 10 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. Tuesday.The doorbell video KXAN obtained from a neighbor captured a man they say is James pacing in the front yard and street outside that home the Monday night before the shootings.Daytime footage from that Tuesday morning then showed James allegedly behind the wheel of a dark-colored sedan driving driving away from the home,A th...

Bret Stephens: Silence is violence — but not when it comes to Israeli rape victims?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:18 GMT

On Sunday, CNN’s Dana Bash asked Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., why so many progressive women have been silent about the extensive reports of widespread rape and sexual assault carried out by Hamas against Israeli women during the massacres of Oct. 7.What followed was a master class in evasion, both-sidesism and changing the subject from the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.“I’ve condemned what Hamas has done,” Jayapal allowed, briefly, before moving immediately to condemn Israel. Bash persisted: “I was just asking about the women, and you turned it back to Israel. I’m asking about Hamas.”“I’ve already answered your question, Dana,” Jayapal replied, adding that while rape was “horrific,” it “happens in war situations. Terrorist organizations like Hamas obviously are using these as tools. However, I think we have to be balanced about bringing in the outrages against Palestinians.”A day after the CNN interview, I attended a conference at the United Nations headquarters in...

Legendary trumpeter Wynton Marsalis to perform in Troy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:18 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall announced they will be hosting a performance by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. The concert is scheduled for February 17, 2024. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Composed of 15 permanent members, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra has been led by Marsalis since 1991. The big band backed Marsalis on his album "Blood on the Fields", which won the 1997 Pulitzer Prize for music. Marsalis has also earned the National Medal of Arts and the National Humanities Medal. Their show is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. Kevin Hart to perform at the Palace Theatre The Troy Music Hall is located at 30 Second Street. You can buy Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra tickets online by visiting the venue's website.

Candy Cane Lane's holiday lights return to St. Louis Hills neighborhood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:18 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One of the best places to see holiday lights is the historic Candy Cane Lane in south St. Louis.The St. Louis Hills neighborhood is lit up with hundreds of strands of Christmas lights. This year, the experience is expanding to even more St. Louis streets. FOX 2's Haley Fitzpatrick walks through Candy Cane Lane for a closer look at this year's celebrations.

The Exit Interview with Jack Price: Former Colorado Rapids captain refutes explanation for his exit, sets sights on chasing trophies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:18 GMT

Out of everything Jack Price has missed about soccer over the last two injury-riddled seasons, it’s the hunt for greatness with his teammates he’s fixated on the most.In his mind, Price knows he can still compete for trophies in the upper echelons of professional soccer. He also knows his next hunt won’t be with the Colorado Rapids while wearing the captain’s armband, but rather back in England.Price, now a free agent after six seasons in Colorado, spoke to The Denver Post and other local outlets earlier this week for a final “exit interview.” He detailed a contentious end to his time as a Burgundy Boy, how veterans influenced his leadership and where his ambitions are at as he faces a new chapter in his career.One thing is abundantly clear about “Pricey”: He is gearing up for the chase once again.“The best feeling for me, it is as simple as standing in that corridor waiting to walk out in front of the fans at home, leading the b...

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass performs first aid after news photographer collapses

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:18 GMT

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sprang into action when a television news photographer collapsed while covering a press event on Thursday.The incident unfolded at the L.A. Police Department's training academy in Elysian Park where Bass joined LAPD Chief Michel Moore in congratulating the graduating class of police recruits.According to KNX News Radio reporter Craig Fiegener, who witnessed the incident, the KCAL News photographer collapsed and hit his head on the ground."The very first person to run to his rescue was the mayor," Fiegener said.KNX shared cell phone footage on X, formerly Twitter, that shows Bass, an LAPD officer and another person tending to the injured man.L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is seen assisting a news photographer who collapsed at a press event on Dec. 7, 2023. (KNX News)The mayor first directed people to roll him onto his side, Fiegener recalled."A couple of people who, I don’t know if they were medics but they had some medical equipment, helped wrap his head up from ...

Police investigating deadly shooting in South Los Angeles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:18 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating after a man was shot and killed in the Vermont Knolls neighborhood of South L.A.The shooting happened Sunday, Dec. 3, around 11 p.m. on the 8500 block of South Hoover Street, police said.Officers arrived on scene and found a man in his 30s suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department.A second man who was also struck by gunfire was found at the scene. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and was last listed as being in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing and no suspect information has been released at this time.Anyone with information about this deadly shooting is urged to contact the LAPD's South Bureau Homicide Division at 323-786-5100. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online.