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VOTE: Help us choose the best KXAN viewer photo of April 2023

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:51:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Here at KXAN, we get hundreds of photos sent to us each month by viewers just like you.We want to showcase some of the best pictures we receive, so we narrowed them down to our 10 favorites for the month. April's picks inevitably feature lots of storm clouds, including the mammatus seen across Central Texas on April 28.Help us choose the best viewer photo of April 2023. Look through the 10 pictures below, then vote for your favorite. The winning photo will move on to represent April in the best viewer photos of the year competition once 2023 is said and done.If you’d like to submit a photo for May's competition, email it to reportit@kxan.com. Be on the lookout as KXAN may contact you to send a permission form so we can use your photo on air and online. All submissions for May's competition must be photos taken in May 2023.Here are the options for April, in no particular order.Cotton Candy CloudsSmithville, April 15. Courtesy Keep Smithville Beautiful.Storm cloud...

5 things to know this Tuesday, May 2

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:51:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- We made it past the last Monday of the week, everyone. Happy Tuesday! Per Meteorologist Jill Szwed, showers will be off and on today. Like yesterday, a thundershower or two could produce gusty winds and small hail. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Jury selection has begun for the trial of Nauman Hussain. Judge Peter Lynch indicates this trial could take up to four to six weeks. Meanwhile, Kevin Monohan, the man accused of shooting and killing Kaylin Gillis, is petitioning to get released from jail. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning.1. Jury selection begins for Schoharie limo trialJury selection for the trial of Nauman Hussain began May 1, 2023. This trial could take 4 to 6 weeks, according to Judge Peter Lynch. But before it can get to that point in the case, lawyers from both the prosecution and defense have to interview and process a pool of 1,50...

I-55 reopened after dust storm causes fatal Illinois crashes

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:51:08 GMT

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ill. - A blinding dust storm led to a deadly crash involving more than 70 vehicles along Interstate-55 in south central Illinois. Tuesday morning, I-55 has completely reopened 19 hours after shutting down.This all happened on I-55 in Montgomery County, north of Farmersville, and south of Divernon. Crews have been in the area non-stop since the crash took place. Authorities said at least six people were killed and 37 others taken to hospitals after the crash happened shortly before 11:00 a.m. A total of 72 vehicles were involved, including some 20 commercial vehicles and many passenger cars.We're told two tractor trailers exploded from the wreck. Illinois state Police shared that high winds blew dust onto 55 from nearby farm fields, creating blinding conditions leading to the pile up.Investigators explained the first crash took place on northbound 55 then at the same time numerous crashes took place southbound on the highway. The wrecks all happened between milepo...

Preliminary hearing for downtown shooting suspect, DeShawn Thomas

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:51:08 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man accused of shooting and killing another man, execution style in downtown St. Louis, is scheduled to appear before a judge Tuesday morning.Video of the suspect shooting and killing a homeless man got shared millions of times on social media. Police arrested 23-year-old DeShawn Thomas shortly after. He was booked on a first-degree murder charge, and is scheduled to appear in court later Tuesday morning.Back in February, St. Louis Metro Police said a homeless man named David Saldana was shot and killed execution style. It happened at the Shell station at Tucker Boulevard and Convention Plaza. I-55 reopened after dust storm causes fatal Illinois crashes The shooting, captured on cell phone video, has been shared millions of times. Police shared that Thomas first shot Saldana in the back as he ran across Tucker, and as Saldana begged for his life, Thomas shot him in the head.  All of it was captured on video by both a witness and nearby surveillance cameras.Police lat...

Fundraiser for 3 injured Lake St. Louis officers taking place today

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:51:08 GMT

LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. - A fundraising event to benefit three Lake St. Louis police officers injured in a police chase on I-70 in March is happening Tuesday.Donatelli's Bistro in Lake St. Louis is hosting a benefit for the officers Tuesday. All of their sales Tuesday will go to the officers. Officer Nathan Livingston was critically injured by an accused drunk driver. I-55 reopened after dust storm causes fatal Illinois crashes The other two officers had minor injuries.

Granite City, Illinois Schnucks recalls ground beef

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:51:08 GMT

GRANITE CITY, Ill. - Schnucks recalls ground beef sold in Granite City, Illinois.The grocery chain said this is for 12-pound packages of 20-80 ground beef products sold between 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. They added that the meat may contain pieces of plastic. Dust storm closes I-55 in southern Illinois and causes massive pile-up Only packages with a "sell by date of May 1" are affected. For a full refund or exchange, go to the Schnucks location on Madison Avenue.

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital hosts quit smoking program tonight

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:51:08 GMT

FENTON, Mo. - Trying to kick the habit? SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Fenton wants to help you stop smoking.They're holding a 'Nicotine Cessation Program' Tuesday. Smokers will create their own personal plan to quit, deal with withdrawal, cravings, and learn about medication and therapies to help replace nicotine. Dust storm closes I-55 in southern Illinois and causes massive pile-up SSM Health recommends family and friends join their loved ones who are trying to quit smoking to offer support. The program meets every Tuesday, starting Tuesday, May 2, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. classes are free.You can register at for the event here.

From Private Guides to Front-of-the-Line Access: How Disney VIP Tours are Redefining Theme Park Experiences

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:51:08 GMT

Theme park guests are increasingly seeking out personalized and exclusive experiences to enhance their visits. As such, there has been a growing demand for VIP tours that offer a more tailored and efficient experience, including access to exclusive areas, priority seating, and front-of-the-line access to attractions. These tours are particularly popular among families with young children, individuals with specific needs, and guests who wish to maximize their time in the parks.Disney VIP Tours have been a staple of the theme park experience since the early 1980s when they were initially offered as a way for celebrities to experience the parks with privacy and convenience. Since then, Disney VIP Tours have evolved to include various options, such as private tours, group tours, and customized itineraries. These tours offer an array of benefits, including the ability to skip lines, personalized attention from expert tour guides, and access to backstage areas and VIP lounges. As theme pa...

Sri Lanka: A Wildlife Wonder Awaits

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:51:08 GMT

Chitral Jayatilake didn’t set out to become an ecotourism guru and nature photographer featured in some of the world’s most prestigious media, but a combination of a zest for wildlife and the emergence of Sri Lanka, his home country, as a global mecca of biodiversity found him well-suited in the role.Now as a tourism head at Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts, one of Sri Lanka’s top hospitality companies, he regularly takes groups of travelers to the wilds of Sri Lanka to experience the country’s beauty and stunning ecology. That’s if he’s not shooting stunning photos himself for publications like National Geographic, or helping BBC film their Planet Earth series.Chitral JayatilakeSri Lanka’s place as a much lauded and growing wildlife tourism destination is well earned. While being a small island nation, its 25,300 square miles are filled with some of the planet’s densest animal herds against some of its most beautiful backdrops.That’s why publications across the globe have, in turn, reco...

Presale Codes for Hot Tuna Going Fishing Tour

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:51:08 GMT

Have you been keeping your lamps trimmed and burning? You better, because Hot Tuna is going on a final electric tour. The duo of Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady’s tour is dubbed “Going Fishing.” The tour launches on September 15 in Rochester, NY and wraps October 7 in Live Oak, FL — see below for all dates. Passwords and presale codes for Hot Tuna Going Fishing Tour tickets are as follows:Presale codes for Hot Tuna Going Fishing TourPresale tickets for Hot Tuna Going Fishing Tour go on sale today, May 2 and we’ve been told the following presale codes and passwords may work. Details are subject to change, and vary by event date:Live Nation website presale code or password: ICONICLive Nation mobile app presale code or password: COVERTSales for the general public should go on sale this Friday, May 5. Take note that details, dates and codes for the tour are subject to change.What have Hot Tuna been up to?The legendary duo Hot Tuna is famously made up of childhood friend...