Significant damage, 1 death confirmed by Westmoreland tornado
WESTMORELAND, Kan. (WIBW) – Pottawatomie County officials confirm one person was killed when a tornado…
Significant damage, 1 death confirmed by Westmoreland tornado
WESTMORELAND, Kan. (WIBW) – Pottawatomie County officials confirm one person was killed when a tornado struck Westmoreland Tuesday afternoon. Emergency officials say the tornado struck the city at 4:41 p.m. on April 30. Assessments continued Tuesday evening, but responders say the damage is “significant.” At least 22 houses are destroyed. Authorities say the northern part…
Photographer Accidentally Photographs Rare Bird in Oregon: “It’s Breathtaking” | Birds
Michael Sanchez was setting up his new camera to capture a waterfall in Hug Point, Oregon, at sunrise when he spotted a small bird hopping around. He took a few photos and didn’t think about it again. A week later, these photos made him the star – and the envy – of the local ornithological…
Aftershock of 2.6 magnitude New Jersey earthquake reported in Gladstone, New Jersey, USGS says
GLADSTONE, N.J. (WABC) — The United States Geological Survey reported a 2.6 magnitude aftershock in Gladstone, New Jersey, on Wednesday morning. According to the USGS, the aftershock was reported around 7:01 a.m. The most recent aftershock before this was last Saturday, also in Gladstone, with a magnitude of 2.8. Similarly, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake was…
What is May 1? How to celebrate this holiday with pagan roots
Spring is in full bloom and we are halfway through summer. May 1, known as May Day, has long been celebrated as the halfway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. Like those days, May 1 marks a specific time of year and the changing of the seasons: the days are getting longer,…
Power lines down in northeast Kansas amid tornado warnings, high winds
TOPEKA (KSNT) – According to the FreeState Electric Coop outage map, as of 9:40 p.m. there were 522 customers without power in Jackson County. Nearly 1,300 Evergy customers near Westmoreland and Topeka were without power. Multiple power outages are being reported across northeast Kansas. powerful storm system crosses the region Tuesday evening. More than 150…
Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen (rib) ruled out for Game 5 vs. Magic
Kendra Andrews, ESPNApril 30, 2024, 7:50 p.m. ET CLEVELAND — Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen was ruled out of Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Orlando Magic because of a right rib contusion. Allen has been a crucial player for the Cavs; he’s averaging 17 points and 13.8 rebounds in 31.8 minutes over four games in the…
Jalen Brunson’s parents, Rick and Sandra, have ties to the NBA
Rick Brunson, Jalen’s father, is an assistant coach for the Knicks… and he doesn’t hesitate to heckle his son! Source: Getty Images Jalen Brunson’s parents must be proud of the New York Knicks guard after he scored 47 points against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 28, 2024, setting a franchise scoring record in the playoffs…
Know the differences in severe weather and tornadoes
Spring and summer in Iowa mean severe weather is on the way, so here’s a look at watches and warnings issued by the National Weather Service. In severe weather, what is the difference between a watch and a warning? A watch means that conditions are favorable for severe weather, but it will not occur immediately,…
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Club América and Pachuca will face off on Tuesday evening with a place in the Concacaf Champions Cup final on the line. The two teams played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the semi-final at the Estadio Azteca last week, giving Pachuca the advantage heading home for the second leg. With away…
Torrential rains hit region – The Iola Register
About 20 people were rescued from flooded homes and vehicles between Saturday night and Sunday morning, as severe storms officially dumped 4 inches of rain overnight, although residents easily recorded double that amount. Emergency response crews received the first call for help around 9 p.m. Saturday from a person trapped in a vehicle on a…
