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Monday Forecast: Temps in mid 60s with chance of showers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:40:20 GMT

CHICAGO — Mostly cloudy Monday with isolated showers possible. Wind: S 5-15 G25. High: 63. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storms here Partly cloudy tonight with isolated showers. Winds: SSW 10-15 G25. Low: 56.Tuesday Forecast: Mostly sunny, increasing clouds, 20% shower late day, SSW 15-20 G35. Low: 76.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

Blink-182 announces US concert dates for 'One More Time Tour'

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:40:20 GMT

(NEXSTAR/WCMH) – Just days after the release of their latest album, Blink-182 has announced plans to exhibit their shenanigans to an even greater audience of pop-punk enthusiasts across North America – including some Midwest stops.The group, which had just wrapped the 2023 leg of their current world tour, has announced 30 additional dates for summer 2024 on what they’re now calling the “One More Time Tour.”The newly added concert dates, all but one of which are located within the U.S., have been scheduled for June, July and August, after the band wraps up its stops in Australia, South America and Mexico.Blink-182 will be supported by California-based band Pierce the Veil at the newly announced dates, according to the tour announcement. Best and worst states for securing concert tickets As of Monday morning, Blink-182’s “One More Time Tour” had announced the following scheduled stops:June 20 – Amway Center, Orlando, FloridaJune 21 – Kaseya Center, Miami, FloridaJune 24 – Frost Bank...

MedWatch Digest: Childbirth costs are rising — and more

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:40:20 GMT

For Monday, Oct. 23, WGN’s Dina Bair has new medical information, including: More Coverage: WGN's Medical Watch Telehealth pancreatic cancer trialA first-of-its-kind clinical trial will use telehealth to study pancreatic cancer. The trial by the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center involves people with a genetic trait called fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFRs). FGFRs can mutate, causing cancers to proliferate and invade other body parts. Ohio State researchers are creating drugs that target the gene mutation. For this study, an oral pill will be shipped to patients' homes and all follow-up will be done through telehealth. Researchers say the remote follow-up allows the study to be open to more people nationwide. Roseland Community Hospital launches mobile mammography serviceOn Monday, Roseland Community Hospital launched a mobile mammography service on the Far South Side. Hospital officials say it will provide the same features as mammography units inside hospi...

Daily rain chances continue

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:40:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Showers and thunderstorms moved into Caldwell and Hays Counties before 4:30 this morning. There was also light rain on the west side of Mason County. These are the first showers and thunderstorms that will affect Central Texas this week.Moisture from former Hurricane Norma has been moving into our area to combine with surface moisture from the Gulf to saturate the atmosphere. This morning's map also shows an upper-level low over California that will move to the Baja Peninsula then head to Texas. This will keep rain/thunderstorms chances from tomorrow into the weekend.Updated projected rain totals Most of the thunderstorms will remain below severe criteria but the Storm Prediction Center does have Gillespie, Llano, Mason, and San Saba Counties in a Marginal Risk for severe storms on Wednesday.Most thunderstorms should remain below severe limitsThe Weather Prediction has Mason and San Saba Counties under a Marginal Risk for flash flooding on Wednesday.Marginal flash f...

Sheriff's office: 29-year-old man killed in Wells Branch shooting overnight

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:40:20 GMT

Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN Live’s top morning headlines for Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- The Travis County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 29-year-old died in the Wells Branch area overnight Sunday into Monday morning. Just before midnight Sunday night, a TCSO patrol deputy was flagged down by a man parked on the roadway in the 1700 block of Wells Branch Parkway and directed to the victim, who had multiple gunshot wounds, in the backseat of a car, according to a release from TCSO. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. This is the same area where a woman was found dead last month. The woman's brother was arrested in connection to her death. TCSO arrests suspect accused of killing sister in Wells Branch The man who flagged down the deputy was taken into custody while the investigation continues. According to TCSO, he and the victim knew each other. TCSO said in the release evidence suggests th...

How are Austin and Cruise working to track incidents involving driverless vehicles?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:40:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Amid a growing number of autonomous vehicles operating in the Texas capital, Cruise officials spoke with Austin's downtown commission last week on the company's continued rollout of driverless vehicle technology and issues flagged from members of the public regarding issues with the AVs.Yariel Diaz, senior government affairs manager for Cruise, told the commission Oct. 18 company and city officials meet roughly once a month via Austin's Autonomous Vehicles Safety Task Force to discuss concerns the city has received from residents, public safety personnel and other officials, as well as to brainstorm solutions on best practices moving forward. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Driverless cars improve emergency vehicle detection, Austin first responders develop AV training for crews Some of the data collected and shared between the two entities include incident reports the city has received involving Cruise vehicles, map extensions to the AVs' coverage scope, increases in Cruise's ...

Austin business thanks APD for increased police presence downtown

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:40:20 GMT

Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN Live’s top morning headlines for Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN)— A downtown business that's been a victim of crime more than once in downtown Austin and the Downtown Alliance hosted a lunch Monday to thank Austin Police Department officers. Royal Blue Grocery said it has noticed a difference since APD increased patrol efforts downtown."Following a meeting with the Downtown Alliance in September, APD implemented a special downtown safety initiative by designating several additional officers to focus on areas with violent crime, drug transactions and public order problems downtown," Downtown Alliance said in a press release. "Since the additional law enforcement presence began, downtown business owners and security personnel have noted a marked improvement and visible difference in the area’s safety."The group said that's why it decided it wanted to throw a block-style lunch to show their gratitude. It'll be from noon to 1 p.m. at 600 S. ...

Big Ten, NCAA stand behind call at end of Gophers’ win over Hawkeyes

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:40:20 GMT

One official each with the Big Ten Conference and NCAA stood by the review decision to call back Iowa punt returner Cooper DeJean’s 54-yard touchdown at the end of the Gophers’ 12-10 win over Iowa on Saturday.Big Ten coordinator of football officials Bill Carollo and NCAA rules editor Steve Shaw addressed the call of an invalid fair catch signal with the Pioneer Press and Des Moines Register for roughly 25 minutes on Monday morning.“In this situation, we allowed (DeJean’s) right hand to point to the ball, but if the other hand, if there’s any waving signal, it constitutes an invalid signal,” Carollo said in the video interview.Shaw said DeJean’s waving movement was “indisputable.” DeJean and Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz thought otherwise.Carollo did have one caveat to how the call was administered with less than two minutes remaining in Iowa City.“In retrospect, we would have preferred if they were confident that signal was an invalid signal, we should have ki...

Mrs. Doubtfire actor previews Proctors run

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:40:20 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On Tuesday, Mrs. Doubtfire is set to take center stage at Proctors in Schenectady. NEWS10's Cassie Hudson had the chance to catch up with one of the cast members, Leo Roberts, to find out what fans can expect from the show. Proctors announces shows for upcoming season The show runs from October 24 - October 29. For dates and ticketing information, visit the Proctors website.

Wayward Lane Brewing to host pumpkin launching event

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:40:20 GMT

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Wayward Lane Brewing in Schoharie will be commemorating Halloween weekend by hosting its inaugural "pumpkin chucking" party. The event is scheduled for October 29 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The celebration will feature a Medieval-style trebuchet to be used for several pumpkin launching competitions. There will also be a costume contest and food offered by The Dumpling Wagon food truck. Wayward Lane Brewing is located at 255 Ward Lane. Proceeds from the event will benefit the local Boy Scouts Troop 4.