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Weather history is clear, 80 percent chance of seeing additional 70s beyond this date

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:00:34 GMT

Autumn storm to put Chicago in its warm sector next week and bring period of unseasonably mild weather along with periodic chances for showers and possible thunderstormsAccording to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration—noaa.gov):The U.S. Winter Outlook is Wetter south, warmer northDrought improvement likely across the Southeast, Gulf Coast and Texas amid ongoing El NiñoEl Niño is the warm phase of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation and is associated with a band of warm ocean water that develops in the central and east-central equatorial Pacific, including the area off the Pacific coast of South America.During El Niño, trade winds weaken. Warm water is pushed back east, toward the west coast of the Americas.El Niño means Little Boy in Spanish. South American fishermen first noticed periods of unusually warm water in the Pacific Ocean in the 1600s. The full name they used was El Niño de Navidad, because El Niño typically peaks around December.El Niño can affect our weat...

No. 4 Westlake flexes muscles downtown, clobbers Austin High 65-14

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:00:34 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin High Maroons scored the first and last touchdowns Friday at House Park against the No. 4 Westlake Chaparrals. But unfortunately for the home team, the Chaps scored 65 points between them.REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team's score on our website, but we need your help to do it. Email the score of your game to [email protected] and we'll get it on our websiteWestlake running back Grady Bartlett rushed for three touchdowns and the Chaps' defense turned in two touchdowns on interception returns to run away with another 6A-District 26 victory 65-14. It's Westlake's 40th consecutive regular season win. Opportunistic Leander erases 26-point deficit to beat Hendrickson 41-40 "It was an all-around good effort and everybody got to play," Westlake head coach Tony Salazar said. "We got some big turnovers and some big-time plays from the run game."Bartlett ended the game with 150 rushing yards on 15 carries, scoring on runs of 19, 33 and 45 yards. The longe...

One person ejected in rollover crash near AUS, ATCEMS says

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:00:34 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person was ejected after a single-vehicle rollover near the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Friday, Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media.Shortly after 9:30 p.m., medics responded to the crash at 1000 S SH 130, which is near Tesla Road, for the crash involving two people in one vehicle. One person was ejected from the vehicle, medics said.Both people were taken to St. David's South Austin Medical Center -- one with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries and the other with potentially serious injuries, medics said.No other information was available Friday.

Men’s hockey: Gophers mix old, new talents to subdue Fighting Hawks

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:00:34 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Ralph Engelstad Arena is known for having one of the most raucous audiences in college hockey. But with one of the game’s most renowned rivalries being renewed before their eyes, North Dakota fans were left with nothing to cheer about.Top-ranked Minnesota got a pair of second-period goals and a shutout from goalie Justen Close to dispatch the Fighting Hawks 4-0 on Friday in the opener of their two-game set.“They get it going in there. The student section is crazy. It’s a fun place to play,” Gophers defenseman Luke Mittelstadt said, noting the crowd had gone mostly quiet by the third. “I think our parents ran a Gopher chant with about two minutes left. That was my favorite part of the game.”Brody Lamb and Oliver Moore scored for the Gophers (3-0-0) while Close had 25 saves for his second consecutive clean sheet, and the 11th of his career. He now sits two shutouts shy of tying the school’s career record of 13, jointly held by Adam Wil...

Albany FD wins 7th annual CDTA Pink Bus Pull

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:00:34 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The 7th annual CDTA Pink Bus Pull took place on Friday. The bus pull involves teams of eight pulling a CDTA bus 30 feet as fast as possible. It is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society's Men Wear Pink campaign. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Albany Fire Department defended their title and won again this year. Albany Police Recruits came in second place, and the Siena College baseball team came in third. So far this year, CDTA has raised more than $20,000.

An inside look at the new Midtown Topgolf location

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:00:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Hundreds gathered at Topgolf's new Midtown location for its grand opening celebrations Friday evening. The new venue is expected to draw at least 600,000 participants each year, generate $2 million in annual sales tax, and create around 500 new jobs. Topgolf has a wide selection of fifteen golf games that utilize mirco-chipped balls and toptracer technology to keep track of every shot. The facility provides free Wi-Fi, a 28-foot video wall, more than 200 HDTvs, plus a bar and restaurant. “Anybody can come to a Topgolf and have fun," said Tommy Fernandez. "You don’t have to be a pro golfer or never played golf before. It's just all about having fun.” Feds bust suspected drug ring in St. Louis area Midtown's TopGolf has three levels consisting of 102 outdoor climate-controlled hitting bays. Each bay includes lounge couches and high-top tables for parties while they wait their turn to swing.This is the second Topgolf in the St. Louis area after Chesterfield opened a venue...

Fans flock to St. Louis CITY SC block party before regular season finale

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:00:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS - We've made it to the final weekend of the regular season in St. Louis CITY SC's first year. A two-day block party adds to the excitement as St. Louis gears up for its first MLS playoff run. Fans said this season the team has turned St. Louis into a soccer city. "It's been amazing. We make it a ritual to have soccer Saturdays at home every week, where we get the game food and the game on. If we miss a Saturday, we watch it the next day," said Lauren Champion. Breaking down this year’s MLS playoffs format: What does it mean for St. Louis CITY SC? Thousands of fans were out Friday night for the first night of the two-day block party at the stadium's plaza. They were out to support the team ahead of the game and watch the lineup of live performances."The atmosphere here is electric, it's incredible. Being a big city fan I'm signed up for all of their news letters and these girls are the biggest ava max fans so it really worked out," said Jeffery Litzau. Close ...

No. 1 Cherry Creek rallies past No. 3 Arapahoe for gutsy victory

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:00:34 GMT

No. 1 ranked Cherry Creek, the four-time defending state champions, came face-to-face with an exponential gut-check Friday night.They survived — and then some.The Bruins rallied from a 14-7 halftime deficit to beat No. 3 Arapahoe, 24-14, at an electrified Stutler Bowl. Don’t be surprised if these two rivals meet up in the state title game.“Arapahoe is a very, very good team,” Cherry Creek coach Dave Logan said. “I told our team going in that this was going to be the best team we have faced this year. We challenged our guys and told them that not everything was going to be as smooth in this game.“(Arapahoe) has weapons, for sure, and they are going to go deep into the playoffs.”In a game full of big plays and thunderous hits, the biggest moment belonged to Bruins senior running back Jordan Herron, who rushed for 192 yards on 28 carries.Midway through the fourth quarter, he danced to the outside and raced 55 yards to the Arapahoe 8-yard line. ...

Police investigating homicide in North Hollywood

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:00:34 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a homicide in North Hollywood Friday evening.Police responded to the 6500 block of Riverton Avenue around 7:45 p.m. for a report of an assault with a deadly weapon and shots fired.Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim of a shooting who was pronounced dead at the scene.Details are limited at this time, but police have confirmed to KTLA that the incident is being investigated as a homicide.There is no suspect information at this time.This deadly shooting comes just days after three people were shot and killed in front of taco restaurant in North Hollywood.The suspects in that deadly shooting have not yet been apprehended, police said.

Extremely rare case of dengue confirmed in Pasadena

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:00:34 GMT

Pasadena public health officials confirmed the first case of dengue, a mosquito-borne illness, in California on Friday. Officials say that it is an extremely rare case that was locally transmitted and is not associated with international travel. Dengue is a viral infection that is contracted through bites from infected Aedes mosquitoes. The virus is typically seen in travelers who have visited countries where dengue is present.  Getting bit? Mosquitos thriving in post-Hilary SoCal Pasadena Public Health Department and the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District are taking specific measures such as creating traps to assess and test the mosquito population. To date, the results from the tests have not revealed any dengue-infected mosquitoes.“Pasadena Public Health Department has been conducting surveillance and investigation of mosquito-borne diseases in Pasadena for years,” stated Dr. Matthew Feaster, PPHD Epidemiologist. “Our work so far, in partnership with t...