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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mart man charged with holding knife to woman's throat, assaulting child
Mart, Tx (FOX 44) – A 48-year-old Mart man is charged with holding a knife to his wife's throat then assaulting her child who tried to help her. William Clark remained in the McLennan County Jail Wednesday on multiple felony charges following the Sunday incident. An arrest affidavit stated officers had responded to a domestic violence report on Smyth Street in Mart and found a female victim out in the front yard of the residence. She told officers she was very afraid and that her husband was still in the house. The affidavit stated he came out when police called for him but denied there had been any trouble. The victim's son spoke up and said the man had ' flipped' again. The affidavit stated officers saw apparent bruising and swelling to the victim's nose, lip, and throat. The affidavit stated the suspect had made accusations about her, then grabbed her around the throat. She told officers she fought back because she could not breathe and was in fear for her life. She told officers as she fought back, the suspect grabbed a knife and held it to her throat and made her believe he was going to kill her. The affidavit stated that in an attempt to defend herself, she grabbed the blade of the knife resulting in deep cuts to her fingers. The affidavit stated that when she grabbed the knife her son tried to defend her but was struck in the head with a metal Stanley style cup, resulting in a tennis ball sized knot on his head. He was also punched in the face. Parking spot argument leads to shot fired and arrest The affidavit stated that when the suspect realized police had been called the assault stopped with the victim being able to get out of the house. Police arrested Clark and transported him to the McLennan County Jail where he remained Wednesday on charges of aggravated assault with bodily injury of a family member and injury to a child, both first-degree felonies. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Wild Kentucky Derby attendees are seen getting rowdy ahead of the prestigious horse race
Kentucky Derby guests were seen getting a little rowdy ahead of the coveted horse race... as they arrived in extravagant dresses and enormous hats. The race is set to take place this evening at 6:57pm at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, but the festivities have long been underway. Guests arrived hours ahead of the event to start celebrating, and the attendees seemed to have a seriously good time. Photographers took snaps of the guests partying it up, dancing, and chugging alcohol together. A few may have taken things a little too far as they appeared to be passed out. The Kentucky Derby has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century, and is now one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. Founded by Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., grandson of William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the race was inspired by horse racing events Clark witnessed in Europe. The first Kentucky Derby was held on May 17, 1875, and its attendance continues to grow year after year, attracting spectators from all over the world. A few may have taken things a little too far as they appeared to be passed out Dressing up for the derby has become a longstanding tradition that adds to the excitement and glamour of the exciting event. Each year, attendees show up in colorful outfits and decadent dresses - as well as their most head-turning hats. 19 horses will race to see who will win since two were scrapped. Journalism, trained by Michael McCarthy, stands out as the favorite with odds of seven to two.
USA Today
03-04-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
4 dead as tornadoes, 'catastrophic' rainfall pummel US: Live updates
4 dead as tornadoes, 'catastrophic' rainfall pummel US: Live updates Show Caption Hide Caption Severe storms rips roof from Michigan home Heavy rain and wind tore the roof off of a mobile home, leaving support beams exposed. Parts of Michigan were hit with over 90 mph winds. Deadly storms that have caused widespread damage across the central U.S. were still bearing down on much of the country Thursday, leaving hundreds of thousands without power as forecasters warned of historic flooding. Dozens of tornadoes were reported across Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri on Wednesday and overnight, according to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center. Images show widespread damage, with roofs collapsed, vehicles overturned and trees snapped and uprooted. At least four deaths have been tied to the storms. Officials in Missouri said one person was killed Wednesday in the southeast part of the state, KFVS-TV reported. In Tennessee, officials reported three deaths across McNairy, Obion and Fayette counties. Over 30 million people from Texas to Ohio and West Virginia were still at risk Thursday of powerful tornadoes and major flooding, which is only expected to worsen over the coming days as some parts of the country receive upwards of 15 inches of rain. "This is a catastrophic, potentially historic heavy rainfall and flash flood event," the National Weather Service said in a forecast, adding that people should prepare for "severe disruptions to daily life." Yes, it's an atmospheric river that's causing some of the weather issues in the central U.S. Normally associated with West Coast storms, atmospheric rivers are ribbons of water vapor that extend hundreds or thousands of miles from the tropics to the U.S. In general, atmospheric rivers pick up water vapor from the warm, moist air of tropical regions and then drop the water over land in cooler regions as rain or snow. "This moisture plume, known as an atmospheric river, will be tropical in nature and originate from the Caribbean," AccuWeather meteorologist William Clark said. "Tropical moisture raises the risk of excessive rainfall." He said it will behave like a tropical storm moving slowly across the area. However, with multiple rounds forecast in four to five days, it may be more like three or four tropical storms passing over the same region, with each unloading copious amounts of rain. – Doyle Rice Four people were injured after a suspected tornado formed in Ballard County, Kentucky, located about four hours from Louisville on the eastern border of Kentucky and Illinois. Ballard County Emergency Management said in a Facebook post that four sustained injuries in Gage, an unincorporated community, when attempting to take shelter in their vehicle under the carport of a church. The church suffered a direct hit from the debris, causing significant structural damage, and all four were taken to a local hospital. One was in critical condition, while the other three were facing non-life-threatening injuries. – Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal Hundreds of flights were canceled and delayed early Thursday as airports grappled with severe weather sweeping across much of the central U.S. About 140 flights at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and more than 80 were delayed, according to FlightAware. At Chicago O'Hare International Airport, more than 150 flights were canceled and 129 delayed. The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday that ground stops could be issued at Dallas-Fort Worth International and Denver International Airport. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said several strike teams are in areas impacted by tornadoes that swept across the state Wednesday night and early Thursday. The state agency released video on social media of troopers responding to tornado reports, searching through the wreckage of a flattened home near Selmer, a small city just north of Mississippi, which took a direct hit. "They're out in the middle of a lightning storm, looking for anyone who might be trapped or hurt – while strong storm cells passed just north and south of them, possibly with more tornadoes," the Tennessee Highway Patrol said. In Brownsburg, Indiana, a suspected tornado collapsed a section of a large warehouse Wednesday evening, trapping one woman inside before she was rescued, local media outlets reported. "Lots of storm damage across central Indiana," the state police said in a statement Thursday on X, urging people to stay off flooded roads and avoid debris. In northern Arkansas, the National Weather Service issued a tornado emergency, the highest warning possible, as a "large and destructive tornado' hit Lake City and surrounding areas in the northeastern part of the state. The police department in the nearby area of Blytheville issued a stark warning overnight: "SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY! A tornado has been spotted on the ground." A member of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security took to a hotel bathroom to shelter after a tornado warning was issued in Middle Tennessee overnight. Special Agent Jason Pack said he began sheltering around 3:20 a.m. after a tornado warning activated in Davidson County, which encompasses the city of Nashville. "The emergency alert came out and we're taking cover," he said in a video posed on the Tennessee Highway Patrol's Facebook page. "We do take our own advice." He urged residents to keep up with weather updates as the storms pass over the state. School districts across the country canceled class on Thursday, citing the dangerous weather conditions brought by a massive springtime storm system. Districts in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio announced a delayed start to class, a shift to virtual learning or a complete closing of schools. In Tennessee, Metro Nashville Public Schools, a district that serves over 81,000 students, closed for the day and canceled all after-school practices, games and meetings. Ahead of the storms, several governors declared states of emergency to unlock funds and resources to assist in the preparation of the severe weather and eventual recovery effort. States of emergency were declared in Kentucky, Arkansas and Tennessee, with officials urging residents to prepare for potentially historic flash flooding and tornadoes by packing a go-bag and staying updated on the weather in their areas. "This is a reminder for all of Kentucky that we are facing one of the most serious weather events we've had forecast," Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said in a statement on X late Wednesday. "Please stay alert, take all precautions, and be prepared." From Mississippi to Michigan, more than 387,000 homes and businesses were without power early Thursday, according to The states with the most outages were Indiana, 114,805; Michigan, 114,774; Ohio, 75,076; Kentucky, 39,301; and Arkansas, 24,056.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
‘Generational flooding' event could dump four months of rain in just a week
A 'generational flooding' event could pound parts of the central U.S., dumping four months of rain over the course of just a week. More than 46 million Americans will be affected by repeated rounds of intense rainfall over the region, including at least 13 million people within a high-to-extreme risk zone. "Should the amount of rain occur that we anticipate over the middle of the nation, it would exceed the 500- to 1,000-year average," warned AccuWeather Senior Storm Warning Meteorologist William Clark. "Truly, the potential is there for a historic flash-flooding event." Forecasters warned some areas of Tennessee could expereience as many as 15 inches of rain between Wednesday afternoon and Sunday morning. Video Wednesday showed hail pelting the state's roads. Transportation crews were working to clear gutters of debris in preparation for the rain. 'This isn't routine. This is a rare, high-impact, and potentially devastating event,' the Memphis National Weather Service office wrote on social media. 'Heavy rainfall will likely lead to widespread river, flash, and area flooding that could cause severe disruptions, especially along and north of Interstate 40.' Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and state emergency managers told residents to heed local guidance, and make a plan to stay safe. 'Make sure you're paying attention. Make sure you have a plan if you have to leave of where you would go and how you communicate that with folks,' Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Chief of Staff Alex Pellom advised at a press conference. The multi-day 'catastrophic' and possibly historic heavy rainfall event may also produce life-threatening flooding from the Ozarks into the Ohio River Valley. The powerful storm system will also bring a 'barrage' of other life-threatening weather hazards, including strong tornadoes throughout the Lower Ohio Valley and mid-South on Wednesday. Tornado damage was already reported in Oklahoma and Missouri, where trees were knocked down, structures were destroyed, and power poles were knocked askew. Tornado warnings were issued through the mid-afternoon in Missouri and Tennessee. Several school districts had canceled classes there, in Indiana, Arkansas, and other states. More than 9,500 Arkansans were left without power, according to the outage tracker The severe weather outbreak is also bringing damaging winds and the risk of very large hail to the region. 'Unfortunately, this severe threat will be compounded by the beginning of a life-threatening flash flood event,' the National Weather Service said. After the first round of rainfall and flash flooding, it said the system will become 'nearly stationary' on Thursday. It will remain stalled into the weekend, bringing the 'possibility of long duration and severe disruptions to daily life,' it added. Severe thunderstorms are also anticipated on Thursday and Friday. 'The repeated rounds of rainfall will lead to increasingly saturated soils, with possible additional rainfall over areas already experiencing flooding,' forecasters said. Climate change is making rainstorms more intense, according to a new analysis from the nonprofit group Climate Central. It said that more than 125 cities have experienced an increase in hourly rainfall intensity since 1970, and that hourly rainfall intensity has increased in every U.S. region.
The Independent
02-04-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
‘Generational flooding' event could dump four months of rain in just a week
A 'generational flooding' event could pound parts of the central U.S., dumping four months of rain over the course of just a week. More than 46 million Americans will be affected by repeated rounds of intense rainfall over the region, including at least 13 million people within a high-to-extreme risk zone. "Should the amount of rain occur that we anticipate over the middle of the nation, it would exceed the 500- to 1,000-year average," warned AccuWeather Senior Storm Warning Meteorologist William Clark. "Truly, the potential is there for a historic flash-flooding event." Forecasters warned some areas of Tennessee could expereience as many as 15 inches of rain between Wednesday afternoon and Sunday morning. Video Wednesday showed hail pelting the state's roads. Transportation crews were working to clear gutters of debris in preparation for the rain. 'This isn't routine. This is a rare, high-impact, and potentially devastating event,' the Memphis National Weather Service office wrote on social media. 'Heavy rainfall will likely lead to widespread river, flash, and area flooding that could cause severe disruptions, especially along and north of Interstate 40.' Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and state emergency managers told residents to heed local guidance, and make a plan to stay safe. 'Make sure you're paying attention. Make sure you have a plan if you have to leave of where you would go and how you communicate that with folks,' Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Chief of Staff Alex Pellom advised at a press conference. The multi-day 'catastrophic' and possibly historic heavy rainfall event may also produce life-threatening flooding from the Ozarks into the Ohio River Valley. The powerful storm system will also bring a 'barrage' of other life-threatening weather hazards, including strong tornadoes throughout the Lower Ohio Valley and mid-South on Wednesday. Tornado damage was already reported in Oklahoma and Missouri, where trees were knocked down, structures were destroyed, and power poles were knocked askew. Tornado warnings were issued through the mid-afternoon in Missouri and Tennessee. Several school districts had canceled classes there, in Indiana, Arkansas, and other states. More than 9,500 Arkansans were left without power, according to the outage tracker The severe weather outbreak is also bringing damaging winds and the risk of very large hail to the region. 'Unfortunately, this severe threat will be compounded by the beginning of a life-threatening flash flood event,' the National Weather Service said. After the first round of rainfall and flash flooding, it said the system will become 'nearly stationary' on Thursday. It will remain stalled into the weekend, bringing the 'possibility of long duration and severe disruptions to daily life,' it added. Severe thunderstorms are also anticipated on Thursday and Friday. 'The repeated rounds of rainfall will lead to increasingly saturated soils, with possible additional rainfall over areas already experiencing flooding,' forecasters said. Climate change is making rainstorms more intense, according to a new analysis from the nonprofit group Climate Central. It said that more than 125 cities have experienced an increase in hourly rainfall intensity since 1970, and that hourly rainfall intensity has increased in every U.S. region.
