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VIDEO: Mudflow shoots into the air as Tropical Storm Hilary brings heavy rain

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:47:42 GMT

CALIFORNIA — Tropical Storm Hilary brought heavy rain and flooding to Southern California on Sunday, Aug. 20.Footage from San Bernardino County shows a powerful mud flow affecting Oak Glen Road in Yucaipa. https://wgntv.com/news/more-than-1000-flights-canceled-due-to-tropical-storm-hilary/ Residents were warned to shelter in place and to avoid all unnecessary travel amid the heavy rain.The National Weather Service (NWS) said that three of its California climate stations reported record-breaking rainfall amounts for the entire month of August from Sunday’s rain alone.Credit: San Bernardino County Public Works via Storyful Meanwhile, a Californian hiking enthusiast was on hand to capture what he called the “incredible” moment a mudflow came sweeping through Sheep Canyon, near Wrightwood, California, also on Sunday, Aug. 20, carrying wood and debris along with it.The footage, by X user @TransverseDream, shows the debris approaching as he and two childre...

I-35 northbound at 290 East reopens after deadly crash

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:47:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Interstate 35 northbound near Highway 290 has reopened after all lanes were closed due to a fatal crash early Monday morning. I-35 northbound was shut down at exit 238B after a person was hit and killed by a vehicle in the area, according to the Austin Police Department. APD said one vehicle involved stopped and stayed at the scene but it's unclear if that was the only vehicle involved. The interstate was fully reopened by 11:30 a.m.

ACC seeing enrollment rise after a few down years

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:47:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – During the pandemic, enrollment numbers dropped at Austin Community College, but the school says they are seeing numbers rise once again.“We are projecting that we will get to about 37,000 students for the fall semester,” said Gaye Lynn Scott, Vice Chancellor of instruction with ACC.Student enrollment is still open so numbers will change over the next few weeks.In the Fall semester of 2020, ACC had 40,739 students enrolled, but that next year, in Fall 2021, enrollment dropped to 36,344 students. The numbers dropped again in Fall 2022, to 35,011 students.“In that first year of the pandemic, there was a big rush to take advantage of remote learning. We lost quite a lot of ground in Fall of '21 so we are building back up from there.” Austin Community College to launch partnership to train more nurses The school is also seeing growth in certain fields like Computer Science and IT, which has seen enrollment rise by 7.5%. Liberal Arts enrollment has risen 10% and Science...

Crash kills Gustavus women’s hockey player from Little Canada, injures 3 three teammates

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:47:42 GMT

Four members of the reigning national champion Gustavus Adolphus College women’s hockey team were injured — one fatally — in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in west-central Minnesota.Jori Lynn Jones, 19, of Little Canada, was killed in the crash that happened about 12:40 p.m. in Grace Township, about 25 miles west of Willmar, the State Patrol said. Jones, who was a passenger, died at Montevideo Hospital.Jori Jones (Courtesy of Gustavus Adolphus College)Jones was a goaltender on last season’s Gustavus team that won the college’s first NCAA Division III national championship in March. She was a graduate of Roseville High School.Her teammates, Kayla Marie Bluhm, 20, of Chisago City, Gianna Kate Gasparini, 19, of Lakeville and Lily Kay Mortenson, 19, of Champlin were taken to the hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.The other driver, Brandi Kay Rasmussen, 28, of Benson, Minn., also suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized.According t...

Rensselaer man pleads guilty in two local bank robberies

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:47:42 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Rensselaer man pleaded guilty to armed robbery, firearms, and conspiracy charges on Monday in connection to two 2019 armed bank robberies. Ulysses "Guwala" Walls, 29, will be sentenced on December 27. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Walls admitted to committing two armed robberies in the Capital Region with Christopher "Wolf" Cohn. The first came on February 6, 2019, at the Albany Trustco Bank branch. According to the DOJ, Cohn said he was about to "go do this" and proceeded to rob the bank. Both entered the bank wearing ski masks and Walls displayed a gun, as both threatened to kill bank employees. The pair got away with roughly $150,000. Later that month, on February 26, Walls and Cohn entered the North Greenbush M&T Bank branch, again wearing ski masks and brandishing guns.The DOJ says Cohn fired multiple shots, one that grazed an employee. Law...

Lake George WIN hosting community BBQ

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:47:42 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Lake George Region Women for Women in Need Inc., also known as Lake George WIN, is set to bring back a new community event for a second year. The second annual Lake George Community Day comes to the lake on Sunday, Sept. 17. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hosted by the Carriage House at Fort William Henry, Lake George WIN invites community members to come to enjoy games and a chicken BBQ. The day serves as a chance to meet the people behind WIN, a nonprofit serving women and families during times of need in the Lake George area.Tickets are priced at $40 for adults, and $15 for children between the ages of 4 and 10. Tickets can be purchased through Fort William Henry.

Suspects steal from St. Charles ATM in broad daylight

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:47:42 GMT

ST. CHARLES -- Police are looking for at least three men accused of stealing money from an ATM last week while it was being serviced. St. Charles Police have released images from surveillance video in an attempt to identify the suspects. Call the St. Charles Detective Bureau at 636-949-3300 if you have any information. Massive tire fire at salvage yard in Madison, Illinois Officers were called to the Bank of America location on South 5th Street at around 3:45 p.m. on Friday August, 18 for a report of a robbery. Three men confronted an employee who was servicing the ATM. They were able to access the machine and steal some cash.Someone driving a silver Nissan Rogue helped the suspects escape. They drove off in the vehicle with stolen plates.St. Charles Police say that there is an active investigation into this robbery. They are looking for tips from the public that can help bring the suspects to justice.

Robbers steal south St. Louis Amazon delivery driver's car and packages

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:47:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- An Amazon delivery driver had her vehicle, phone, and packages stolen in south St. Louis Sunday. Her vehicle was found later in north St. Louis, missing the Amazon packages.The driver was in the 3400 block of Wyoming Sunday at around 4 p.m. Walking back to her car after a delivery, a man with a handgun approached her. He demanded the keys to her silver 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. A woman got out of a white sedan and told the victim to hand over her phone. She complied, and the suspects drove off in both vehicles towards Gravois Road. Massive tire fire at salvage yard in Madison, Illinois The victim's vehicle, a 2020 silver Chevrolet Malibu, was found later near the intersection of Thekla and Oriole in Walnut Park East. The police say that this crime is still under investigation. A detailed description of the suspect's vehicle or descriptions has not been released.

Body found in north St. Louis neighborhood with severe head trauma

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:47:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Police found the body of a man in front of a home in The Greater Ville neighborhood Sunday evening. He had a significant injury to his head.Officers were called to investigate a shooting in the 2600 block of Cora at around 7:30 p.m. They found a 63-year-old man lying in the street. He was not conscious or breathing. Hedge apples: Can we eat them? The St. Louis Medical Examiner's Office is investigating the cause of death. Homicide detectives are part of the ongoing investigation. The identity of the victim has not yet been released.Do you have any information that would help solve this crime? Call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward, contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

Angry reaction after Spanish soccer leader kissed a Women’s World Cup star on the mouth

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:47:42 GMT

By DAVID BRUNAT and GRAHAM DUNBAR (Associated Press)MADRID (AP) — The leader of Spain’s soccer federation left a sour taste on the country’s Women’s World Cup victory after kissing a player on the lips during the medal ceremony, drawing criticism for inappropriate conduct in a sport that has struggled to overcome sexism.The Spanish government and the world players’ union condemned the behavior of Luis Rubiales on Monday, a day after Spain’s 1-0 win over England. The soccer federation led by Rubiales sought to downplay the incident through a statement it attributed to the player he kissed.Immediately after Spain’s victory, Rubiales grabbed his crotch in a victory gesture — seemingly oblivious to 16-year-old Princess Infanta Sofía standing nearby. He later kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the medal and trophy ceremony on the field, drawing unwanted attention away from the celebration and marring the country’s big...