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Will Tropical Storm Hilary raise Lake Mead water levels?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:38:48 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — As Tropical Storm Hilary moves into the U.S., the Las Vegas Valley is expecting rainfall, thunderstorms, and possible flooding Sunday into the workweek. Residents, while preparing for the storm, are also asking how the record-setting storm could affect Lake Mead water levels as the highest rain totals and flash flooding are possible in mountainous regions of southern Nevada.When wet winter storms struck the Las Vegas Valley in January, National Weather Service officials tempered expectations. Tracking Hilary as tropical storm makes landfall “Rain in the Las Vegas Valley does help with Lake Mead’s water levels," said National Weather Service officials from the Las Vegas office. "However, it is more like a drop in the bucket compared to the contribution from the snowpack in the Upper Colorado River Basin.” The record snowpack this year eased drought restrictions for Nevada and other Southwest states.In January, Lake Mead saw a 2-foot rise in water levels movi...

Salmonella outbreak affecting 11 states linked to pet turtles: CDC

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:38:48 GMT

CLEVELAND (WJW) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people to not get too close to pet turtles due to a salmonella outbreak affecting multiple states.As of Friday, 26 people across 11 states have reportedly been infected, the CDC reported. Overall, nine people have been hospitalized. With the exception of one case in California, all cases were reported in the East and Midwest. Tennessee has reported the most cases at six, followed by Pennsylvania at four. Here's where all connected cases have been reported, according to the CDC: StateNumber of CasesTennessee6Pennsylvania4New York3Georgia2Illinois2North Carolina2Ohio2Virginia2California1Kentucky1Missouri1The first cases of salmonella believed to be connected to turtles were reported in October 2022, with new cases reported nearly every month since. It can take three to four weeks to determine if a person who becomes ill is connected to an outbreak, the CDC explains. The average age of those who became ill...

'Different era': Grandson gives update on Jimmy, Rosalynn Carter's health

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:38:48 GMT

(WJW) — The grandson of former president Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn said his family is coping with the declining health of the husband and wife. Jimmy Carter entered hospice care in February, and Rosalynn was diagnosed with dementia a few months later. "My grandparents have always been the entertainers," Josh Carter told People Magazine. "But now we're kind of the ones having to entertain. It’s different, it's just a different era."He said family members are spending lots of time at the couple's home in Plains, Georgia, to keep the Carters company. In recent months, the couple’s four children, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, have been a near-constant presence at the compound. Close friends and some extended family also have visited, as the couple seems to defy their age and conditions, even attending the Plains' Independence Day fireworks display in July. How Jimmy Carter has changed the conversation around hospice Jimmy is 98 years old and Rosalynn is...

Tropical Storm Hilary brings deluge to California after making landfall along Mexico's Baja coast

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:38:48 GMT

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP/KTLA/KSWB) — Hilary, downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm Sunday morning, brought deadly floodwaters to streets across Mexico’s arid Baja California as it moved ashore. The storm is now carrying torrential rain into Southern California, as concerns mounted that flash floods could damage places as far north as Idaho that rarely get such heavy rain.Forecasters said Hilary was the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, bringing the potential for flash floods, mudslides, isolated tornadoes, high winds and power outages.Hilary hit the coast in a sparsely populated area about 150 miles south of Ensenada, on a path to hit mudslide-prone Tijuana Sunday evening, threatening the improvised homes that cling to hillsides just south of the U.S. border.At least nine million people were under flash-flood warnings as heavy rain fell across normally sunny Southern California ahead of the brunt of the storm. Desert areas were...

Austin SWAT responding to shots fired call at north Austin apartment

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:38:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department's SWAT unit is responding to an incident in north Austin Sunday afternoon.Police said in a social media post the incident is reported at 212 W. Lola Drive, located near Georgian Drive and West Powell Lane. Police told KXAN the initial call said shots had been fired in an apartment. Officials added there is a barricaded suspect and that it's unclear if there are any victims involved in the incident.APD officials said they will host a media briefing to provide updates at an undetermined time on Sunday.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Man sentenced 11 years after fatal stabbing

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:38:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was sentenced to 12 years in state prison in connection with a fatal 2012 stabbing in southeast Austin.Travis County court documents said Hector Ramirez-Lopez pleaded guilty to murder, which was connected to the death of Randal Wells on April 28, 2012, in the 2400 block of Wickersham Lane. RELATED: Suspect in 2012 Austin stabbing murder surrenders to Mexico authorities According to past KXAN coverage, while a warrant was issued and Ramirez-Lopez was charged with murder, it was believed he had already fled the country.Records showed Ramirez-Lopez has a jail credit of 625 toward his sentence.

Dallas Keuchel’s bid for perfection broken up in seventh inning of Twins’ win over Pirates

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:38:48 GMT

As he walked off the field Sunday, Dallas Keuchel lifted his navy cap off his head and tipped it, a show of recognition to the Target Field crowd, which was on its feet, showing its appreciation to the Twins pitcher.The veteran starter had just had his bid for a perfect game broken up with one out in the seventh inning, marking the end of a fantastic start. Keuchel, who gave up six runs in 1 2/3 innings his last time out, was fantastic on Sunday, helping guide the Twins to a 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the series finale.Keuchel’s quest for perfection was broken up by left fielder Bryan Reynolds, who sent a double off the wall in right-center field. The first Pirates hit of the game came after Keuchel had gone to a 3-0 count on Ji Hwan Bae, the previous hitter, before getting him to ground out.Prior to that, Keuchel had gotten to multiple three-ball counts late in his start, but the Pirates hadn’t come particularly close to collecting a hit off the veteran.As the Twins get...

Police investigating stabbing in Guilderland

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:38:48 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- There was a heavy police presence at 1802 Brandywine Parkway in Guilderland on Sunday following reports of a stabbing. Two victims were treated for injuries, and one suspect has been taken into custody, according to Guilderland Police. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! State police and Guilderland Police were both active on the scene, and the investigation remains ongoing. Stay with NEWS10 as this story continues to develop.

Woman kidnapped after parking lot shooting in Whittier

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:38:48 GMT

Authorities in Whittier are launching an investigation into a shooting that led to the abduction of a woman. According to the Whittier Police Department, officers responded to the parking stalls of Penn Park shortly after midnight on Sunday after a man reported that an armed suspect approached his vehicle -- occupied by him and a female passenger -- and fired gunshots in their direction. “The male witness ran from the location and upon his return, discovered blood near his vehicle and [that] his female companion was missing,” Whittier PD said.  The missing female was identified as 19-year-old Andrea Vasquez. According to police, she is 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs 103 pounds and has brownish-red hair and brown eyes. Andrea Vasquez as seen in an undated photo. (Whittier Police Department)She was last seen wearing a black long-sleeve crop top, khaki pants and black low-top Converse shoes. Vasquez has a tattoo of the name “Edlyn” on the back of her neck, the Aries const...

The 2024 Buick Encore GX Sport Touring AWD SUV

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:38:48 GMT

What is an Encore? The Encore is a subcompact crossover SUV built by General Motors in Bupyeong Gu, Korea, and sold worldwide by Buick. The 2024 Encore GX is a small SUV offered in three trim levels: Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir. All have FWD front wheel drive as standard equipment, and AWD all wheel drive is optional.For a Buick, GX stands for Grand Crossover. This signifies a crossover SUV with a more premium set of features, a larger body design and a more luxurious driving experience overall. Compared to the standard Buick Encore, the Encore GX boasts a number of extra enhancements that will make all the difference in your purchase decision.The Sport Touring edition puts a little more attitude into the Encore GX’s personality. It has a standard 1.3L liter Ecotec 4 cylinder turbocharged engine bolted to a 9 speed automatic transmission, unique gloss black exterior accents and black grille with 18″ gloss black wheels. The Encore GX Sport Touring is an SUV with ...