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Thursday Forecast: Temps in upper 70s with isolated showers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:37 GMT

Thursday: Showers and some thunderstorms are likely this morning as southwest winds gust up to 30-35 mph under mostly cloudy skies. Chicago Area Radar | WGN TVThe clouds will decrease this afternoon, but a slight chance for showers or storms will linger in areas east of I-57.  Breezy northwest winds will help keep temperatures in the upper 70s this afternoon.  Chicago Weather | Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center's Forecast (wgntv.com)Thursday Night: Tonight, the skies will become clear.  Some patchy fog is possible as lows fall into the upper 50s.

Jonathan Toews has a farewell message to Blackhawks, Chicago

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:37 GMT

CHICAGO — While he didn't have an answer on his future in the sport of hockey, Jonathan Toews was very clear about his appreciation for Chicago in his latest post on social media.On Instagram on Thursday, Toews posted a lengthy thank you to the Blackhawks along with their fans four months after taking the ice with the franchise for the final time. The team announced before the season finale that a contract extension would not be offered to the captain, who has spent his entire NHL career with the franchise. On the post, Toews put up a video of a number of moments of his career with the Blackhawks, from his draft day in 2006 through a trio of Stanley Cup titles, and his final game with the team on April 13 at the United Center. Here is the text of Toews' message to the Blackhawks and Chicago fans on his Instagram post on Thursday.It’s hard to find words to describe the 16-year journey that has made this city my home.Aside from the 3 Stanley Cups, the parades, and the countless memori...

Maui official explains why sirens weren't activated during wildfire evacuations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:37 GMT

HONOLULU (KHON) – Officials in Maui are defending their decision not to activate the county's emergency sirens during the wildfires that tore through parts of the island last week. Hawaii created what it touts as the largest system of outdoor alert sirens in the world after a 1946 tsunami that killed more than 150. On official websites for both the county and state, the use of the sirens is described as a warning system for "both natural and human-caused events; including tsunamis, hurricanes … wildfires." In the wake of last week's devastation, residents have said that the sirens may have helped people escape danger more quickly. Experts and community leaders who spoke with Nexstar's KHON have also identified sirens as additional tools that could have helped. Hawaii created what it touts as the largest system of outdoor alert sirens in the world after a 1946 tsunami that killed more than 150. (KHON)But at a news conference on Wednesday, Maui officials defended t...

ACL releases 2023 performance schedule

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin City Limits Music Festival released its performer schedule Thursday for Weekend One and Weekend Two.For 2023, ACL will have eight stages with performances as early as 12:45 p.m. and the latest ending at 10 p.m.Weekend One begins Friday, Oct. 6 and ends Sunday, Oct. 8. Weekend Two begins Friday, Oct. 13 and ends Sunday, Oct. 15.Take a look at the full schedule here.

Austin's 41-day streak of consecutive 100° days is the longest in recorded history

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:37 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin is currently experiencing the longest stretch of triple-digit heat in recorded history.Camp Mabry, Austin's official weather reporting site, has reached 100° or hotter every day since July 8.That means temperatures have reached the century mark for 41 days in a row. With records dating back to the 1890s, that's the longest stretch of triple-digit temperatures ever recorded in Austin. MORE HEAT RECORDS: What is Austin's hottest month ever? The previous record of 27 days was set between July 17 and Aug. 12, 2011. That summer went on to have a record-breaking 90 days of triple-digit heat. How often does Austin hit 100°? Here’s a breakdown by date, month, year and decade Meanwhile, an 20-day streak is underway at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, with temperatures hitting 100° or above every day since July 29. That ties as the third-longest of all time.An 1...

UT-Austin Police complete investigation on Guadalupe Street

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:37 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 17, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) — University of Texas at Austin Police said Thursday officers conducted an investigation in the 2000 block of Guadalupe Street, which is close to the intersection with Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, near the UT campus.Around 1:30 p.m., police said officers completed the investigation, and "there was no threat to the campus community."UT Austin Police initially posted to social media about the response at 12:19 p.m.

Back end of Twins’ bullpen is struggling

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:37 GMT

It’s easy to see problems in the back end of the Twins’ bullpen. The number of hits are higher, the losses mounting, the earned-run averages ballooning.What it means, on the other hand, is less clear. Have closer Jhoan Duran and set-up man Griffin Jax run into serious trouble, or are their recent struggles simply part of life for a major-league reliever?“Both have been very good for us for a long time and they’ll adjust,” manager Rocco Baldelli said Wednesday after Jax (5-7) took the loss in an 8-7 setback to the Detroit Tigers at Target Field.Given a 4-3 lead to start the seventh inning, Jax got a quick out from No. 9 hitter Jake Rogers before running into big trouble. He walked Akil Badoo, gave up the tying run on a run-scoring triple by Riley Greene, then gave up back-to-back home runs to Spencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter to put the Twins behind 7-4.Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran celebrates after striking out St. Louis Cardinals’ Taylor Motter to end a baseb...

Manhattan man sentenced to 15 years on drug charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:37 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Manhattan man accused of drug trafficking in the Capital Region was sentenced to 15 years in a state correctional facility and five years of post-release supervision. Hernandez Hayes, 49, was arrested on March 12 in Halfmoon following a search warrant of a vehicle he was traveling in on I-87. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, 465 grams of cocaine and 16 ounces of fentanyl pills were discovered in the vehicle. Hayes pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree. "The defendant drove to New York City to buy cheap drugs and come up to the Saratoga area and sell to addicts at a significant markup," said District Attorney Karen A. Heggen. "This case sends a strong message that while true addicts need treatment, the fact remains that true drug dealers need prison."

Capital Region Film Industry Event This September

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:37 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Lights, Camera Capital Region! The Armory Studios has teamed up with the 518 Film Network and the Upstate Alliance for the Creative Economy, to create the Capital Region and Adirondack Film Alliance. They will be holding an event in September.The event will be on September 20, at the Armory Studios. The gathering aims to be a networking opportunity for those interested in working and supporting the upstate film community. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Come mingle with industry locals including the film commissioners of Albany, Troy, Schenectady and the Adirondacks. They invite you to discuss the WGA and SAGAFTRA strike, AI, and local filmmaking.The Armory Studios is hosting the event with hors d’oeuvres, desserts and a cash bar. The event check-in is at 5:30 p.m., the officers club opens for the main event at 6 p.m., and then at 7p.m., the event closes with tours of the Armory studios. Tickets are...

Annual Shaker Village Harvest Craft Fair

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Shaker Heritage Society’s annual harvest craft fair will be September 9 and 10. With activities, food vendors, live music, and more, it promises a weekend of family fun. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! There will be sheep shearing demonstrations, a petting zoo and hands-on demonstrations from the Mohawk Hudson Weavers Guild. Or simply explore the grounds of America's first Shaker settlement.The fair is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shaker heritage society. Admission to the fair is donation based, they ask you to donate whatever you can.