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Woman dies after falling through kitchen floor into 48-foot well shaft below SC home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:56:15 GMT

OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A South Carolina woman died Sunday after falling through the floor of a century-old Oconee County house into a well that had been hidden from sight beneath the home.The Oconee County Coroner's Office said 83-year-old Dorothy Louise Downey was helping her daughter move from a home on Park Avenue near Salem when she stepped onto a weakened section of floor in the kitchen of the home around 2 p.m.Downey fell through the floor and down a 48-foot well shaft the family didn't know existed, according to Karl Addis, the Oconee County coroner.(Oconee County Emergency Services)(Oconee County Emergency Services)(Oconee County Emergency Services)Downey was eventually pulled from the well nearly four hours later by the Salem Fire Department and Oconee Emergency Services personnel. Police warning parents about new iPhone feature "This home, according to property records, appears to have been constructed in 1920," Addis said.Both Addis and Emergency Services Director...

Do you know what 1980s Christmas movie was actually filmed in Indiana?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:56:15 GMT

If most Hoosiers were asked, "What 1980s Christmas movie was filmed in Indiana?," one answer would likely leap to mind:A Christmas Story.But despite being set in Indiana (in a fictional version of Hammond), A Christmas Story didn't film a single reel of film in the Hoosier state. In fact, most of the beloved classic was filmed one state over in Ohio, including the Parker family home which stands to this day in Cleveland and currently operates as a museum. Dean’s A-List Interviews: Bradley Cooper on new movie ‘Maestro’ While it isn't uncommon for movies to be set in one place and filmed in another, there is a lesser-known 1980s Christmas film that actually was filmed in Indiana.Prancer.Released in 1989 by director John D. Hancock and starring Sam Elliot, Prancer is a charming Christmas film about a young girl who finds a wounded reindeer while walking home from school. Convinced the reindeer is Prancer (of Santa's sleigh fame), the young girl tries to secretly nurse the reindeer b...

Isolated severe thunderstorms possible on Thursday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:56:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Clouds increase Wednesday ahead of a western storm that will bring rain, isolated thunderstorms, and a low-end tornado risk to parts of Central Texas on Thursday.On Wednesday, gray skies lock temperatures in the 50s. As clouds lower and thicken late in the day and the atmosphere moistens, drizzle, mist and light fog develop Wednesday evening.On Thursday, we are expecting a low risk of severe thunderstorms in our eastern communities, including the possibility of a brief, weak tornado.Low severe weather threat east of Austin on ThursdayScattered showers and thunderstorms mainly early Thursday may begin to rotate in our eastern communities, potentially leading to an isolated, weak tornado similar to what Caldwell County saw in late October. We are not currently expecting a tornado threat in Austin nor the Hill Country.Any potential tornadoes that are able to develop are not expected to be strong nor widespread, but residents east of Austin should stay tuned to KXAN and...

Boil water notice issued for 400 customers in Austins Colony

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:56:15 GMT

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A boil water notice was issued for the Austins Colony water system on Tuesday, according to a notice from Texas Water Utilities.The boil water notice is currently affecting 400 customers in the Forest Bluff Subdivision of Austins Colony water system, the utility company said.Customers affected should boil and cool water "prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes." Water has to be brought to a "vigorous rolling boil" and boiled for an additional two minutes, the utility company said.The public water system will then rescind the notice once it is no longer in effect.Customers who may have questions about the notice can call the company at 1-866-654-7992 or check the Boil Water Notice section of swwc.com.

Hunters killed nearly 18% fewer deer this year in Wisconsin’s nine-day gun season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:56:15 GMT

Hunters killed significantly fewer deer during Wisconsin’s nine-day gun season this year than they did last year, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by the state Department of Natural Resources.After kicking off with a slow opening weekend, hunters reported a total of 173,942 deer harvested from Nov. 18-26, a 17.6% decrease from the 2022 season and roughly 11% below the state’s five-year average. Hunters in northern Wisconsin saw the steepest declines.A white-tailed deer forages for food, April 14, 2014, at the Heckrodt Wetland Reserve in Menasha, Wis. According to preliminary data released Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, by Wisconsin’s state Department of Natural Resources, hunters killed significantly fewer deer during Wisconsin’s nine-day gun season this year than they did last year. (Dan Powers/The Post-Crescent via AP)“There were probably fewer deer on the landscape than there were last year at this time,” Jeff Pritzl, the DNR’s deer specialist...

Pedestrian, cyclist safety on Central Avenue in question 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:56:15 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Pedestrian and cyclist safety on Central Avenue is in question, again, after a man was killed by a motorist on Monday. Local advocates have renewed calls for more safety measures along the route. Pedestrians and cyclists are supposed to use crosswalks and bike lanes but even when they do there are still fatalities. That's why advocates say they want to see cities and towns lower speed limits. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Certainly with the three fatalities of pedestrians we’ve had in the last couple of weeks, two on Central Avenue and one on Troy-Schenectady Road, that brings it back to the forefront,” said Lieutenant Robert Donnelly.He is with the Colonie Police Department’s Traffic Safety Division and said 62 year old bicyclist Joseph Crandall is the latest victim. Crandall was wearing a reflective jacket at the time of the accident and was in the proper lane but he did not have a helmet on and wa...

Mizzou RB Cody Schrader named Doak Walker Award finalist

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:56:15 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Missouri star running back Cody Schrader has been named one of three finalists for the Doak Walker National Collegiate Running Back Award. Mizzou posted on X Tuesday announcing their talented ball carrier as a Doak Walker Award finalist. KU, Mizzou selected to 2023 NCAA volleyball tournament The SEC leading rusher is competing against Oklahoma State's Ollie Gordon and North Carolina's Omarion Hampton for the award given to the best running back in the nation. The winner will be announced during the college football award show on ESPN Dec. 8 starting at 6 p.m. CT. A formal presentation will take place at the annual banquet on the SMU campus in Dallas in mid-February. Schrader currently sits second in the nation with 1,499 yards, just behind Gordon's 1,580 yards on the ground. He's tied for 15th in the country with 13 rushing touchdowns. He earned Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week honors after rushing for 205 yards against Tennessee on Nov. 11.Schrade...

Suspect in deadly Colorado double stabbing arrested in Missouri

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:56:15 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) - A suspect wanted in connection to a deadly double stabbing in Aurora that took place in October has been extradited back to Colorado, according to the Aurora Police Department. The suspect, Deven Jay Dobbins, 30, was arrested late last month in Missouri, according to the Aurora Police Department. Do you recognize these suspects who are wanted for retail theft? Aurora Police reported that two apparent stabbing victims were found in the 11200 and 11300 block of East Colfax Avenue at about 8 p.m. on Oct. 16. They both were rushed to local hospitals and died of their injuries. The Arapahoe County Coroner's Office identified the victims as Otto Washington, 58, and Desmond Thomas, 44.Aurora police originally detained two people of interest on Oct. 17 for interviews, releasing one and holding the other on outstanding warrants that were unrelated to the stabbing.Dobbins was "developed" as a suspect in the investigation, according to the Aurora Police Department. The...

On Giving Tuesday, APA discusses need for donations to help four-legged friends

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:56:15 GMT

BRENTWOOD, Mo. – Giving Tuesday is the day when charities ask us to take a break from our holiday shopping and open our wallets to worthy causes. The APA Brentwood is looking to help some four-legged friends with your donations.“We recently collected 9,912 tennis balls,” Sarah Javier, president and CEO of the APA Adoption Center in Brentwood, said. “To show how many pets we help in the course of a year. So, we filled a visiting room with all those balls as kind of an enrichment. It’s an outlet for their energy and provides mental stimulation and a great break from the kennel to have a little bit of fun.”The nonprofit is asking St. Louisans to consider cats and canines this season by adopting, fostering, or donating time or money to help these rescued animals. FDA warns St. Louis company of mold and more unsanitary conditions at noodle plant “Today is Giving Tuesday, and it’s a day where nonprofits all across the country appeal to people in the community, so support them,” Javier s...

Nikki Glaser set for hometown St. Louis show during 2024 comedy tour

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:56:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Stand-up comedian and St. Louis native Nikki Glaser is set for one hometown show next year during her 2024 comedy tour. Glaser will visit the Fabulous Fox Theatre on April 27, 2024, as part of "The Good Girl Tour," which began earlier this year. FDA warns St. Louis company of mold and more unsanitary conditions at noodle plant Glaser is a Kirkwood High School graduate. She's been involved with several Comedy Central programs, including roasts and stand-up specials like “You Up With Nikki Glaser.” A 2022 Netflix series called "Welcome Home Nikki Glaser?" also chronicles her life and work as a comedian. Tickets go on sale to the public starting at 10 a.m. Thursday. Fans can purchase tickets online or call the Fox Theatre at 314-534-1111 for ticket options.