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Family, friends continue searching for man missing in Gary for more than a week

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:34:38 GMT

GARY, Ind. — Loved ones continued searching on Saturday for Bremen Campbell, Jr., who has been missing for more than a week now."For us to not know where he is, text messages never go unanswered," his sister Chloe said. "I'm just praying he makes it home safely." Family of missing Gary father seeks public’s help Bremen was last heard from on July 27. His dad is unsure where or why he left home."His license, his wallet, his keys and phone was on the table," Bremen Campbell, Sr. said. "It's a mystery. Nothing like this has ever happened before.Family and friends started Saturday at his home on Monroe Lane in Gary and then went knocking door-to-door, asking neighbors if anyone had seen him. "Actually a lot of people in this community know him so a lot of people are shocked, like, 'Oh wow he was just here' or 'I just talked to him' so everyone is coming together to search for him," his daughter Bryana said. More news from Northwest Indiana The group passed out and hung up flyers. Th...

Officials responding to wildfire in Hays County, estimated at 70 acres and 0% contained

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:34:38 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Officials responded to a wildfire in Hays County Saturday, according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Services (HCOES) website.The wildfire, known as the Oak Grove/Fox Fire, was reported in the 200 block of Oak Grove Road in San Marcos. It is estimated at 70 acres and 0% contained as of 4:22 p.m., according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Management and the Texas A&M Forest Service.According to Texas A&M, the fire was very active, and structures were threatened. Additional aircraft was ordered to assist.The Hays County Wildland task force responded to the fire. Air assets are also being deployed to drop water on the fire.Officials responded to a large outside fire, known as Fox Fire, in Hays County Saturday, Aug. 5. | David Yeomans/KXAN NewsOfficials responded to a large outside fire, known as Fox Fire, in Hays County Saturday, Aug. 5. | KXAN viewer photoOfficials responded to a large outside fire, known as Fox Fire, in Hays County Sa...

Austin heading for 108º twice next week

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:34:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We continued to add to our stretch of triple digits on Saturday. Now 29 days in a row have reached 100º or hotter. The year 2011 had fewer (27) days in a row of triple digits, but ended up with 90 triple digit days TOTAL by the end of the year. Our total so far is 45. BLOG: Forget the heat: Here's when cooler air usually comes An Excessive Heat Warning continues until 9 p.m. and will renew on Sunday from noon - 9 p.m. for most of Central Texas with feels-like temperatures topping 105-112º. Heat Advisories continue in some areas southwest of Austin where the temperatures will be a few degrees lower.Saturday's heat alertsWith wildfires igniting and spreading again on Saturday, be ready for another high fire risk day on Sunday thanks to the heat and very low relative humidity levels during the afternoon.Sunday's wildfire dangerTemperatures this coming week will make for one of the hottest weeks of the summer. Our hottest temperature of the year was 108º and we expect...

Twins hope batting order change will jump start Carlos Correa

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:34:38 GMT

Carlos Correa, who found life in his swing after being moved to the leadoff position mid-season, was moved down to the cleanup spot for Saturday night’s game against Arizona at Target Field.It will be the first time Correa hasn’t batted first since June 30.“We’re looking to get a little more flow into the offense right now, and get some guys on (base),” bench coach Jayce Tingler said for a 6:10 p.m. first pitch.Speaking to reporters so that manager Rocco Baldelli could spend some extra time with his wife, Allie — expecting Twins soon — Tingler said the team is hoping the move will help Correa find the form that made him a career .281 hitter when this season started.Before Saturday’s game, Correa was hitting .220 with 12 home runs and 45 RBIs. The Twins started the day three games over .500 and 2½ games up on second-place Cleveland in the American League Central/“We’re in a good spot, and I think the reality is we’re super optimistic because we’ve had some guys like Carlos that proba...

Adam Wainwright brings back Busch Stadium scavenger hunts

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:34:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Adam Wainwright is not only pushing for 200 wins in his final season, he's brought back a fan-friendly competition that became popular last year. Wainwright announced his first Busch Stadium scavenger hunt of the 2023 season via Twitter on Saturday. Like last year, he signed a ball and hid it somewhere around Busch Stadium for fans to try to find. The 41-year-old starting pitcher first organized scavenger hunts at his home ballpark last year, following his self-coined “Day After Pitching Old Man Walk.” Wainwright documented several strolls and adventures around ballparks last year, including Busch Stadium, as part of a “DAPOMW” trend on Twitter. Masyn Winn, Victor Scott lead hitting-happy bunch of Cardinals prospects Wainwright's clues to find the baseball often convey positive messages and brief Cardinals history lessons. His first clue Saturday was actually based on a song from rock band Creed. As of 5 p.m. Saturday, nearly an hour before gametime, Wainwright has not...

New superintendent, mayor offer support during Urban League's back-to-school expo

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:34:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS - On Saturday, the Dome at America’s Center was packed with nearly 20,000 people. Around 200 local and corporate partners gathered to ensure students had all the necessities before heading back to the classrooms.It's all part of the Urban League's annual weekend-long back-to-school expo. The event gives students in the St. Louis Public Schools District the resources to find support and inspiration as they prepare to return to classes in two weeks“It’s just a big blessing for them to be giving out something for the kids.” Said Jessica Jones, who came out to Saturday’s Back to School Expo, with her daughter. It was the fresh produce and free haircuts, that had her calling out  some blessings. ‘God’s got this’ Tim Ezell reveals he has Parkinson’s disease “Its important that the Urban League is that safety net to provide food, school supplies, and also access to other services in this community," said St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, further explaining, it's resources like th...

Motorists dies in two-vehicle crash in Denver near Colfax and Newton

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:34:38 GMT

A traffic crash in Denver on Friday is fatal, a motorist died after being taken to a hospital.The two-vehicle crash happened in the area of West Colfax Avenue and Newton Street, the Denver Police Department said in an 11:10 p.m. Friday tweet.#TRAFFIC: #DPD is investigating a traffic crash with serious injuries involving two motorist in the area of W. Colfax Ave. and N. Newton St. Expect delays in the area. #Denver. pic.twitter.com/eU7eEU5bA0— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) August 5, 2023At 1:01 p.m. Saturday police announced on Twitter that one motorist, a woman, was pronounced dead at a hospital. An investigation into the crash is ongoing. Additional information was not released Saturday.Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.

Single-engine aircraft crashes in El Paso County, one person dead

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:34:38 GMT

One person, believed to be a pilot, died Saturday in a small plane crash in El Paso County.The county’s communications center received reports of the crash in the area of Meadow Lake Airport, near Falcon, the sheriff’s office said in a news release on Twitter at 2:49 p.m.On August 5. 2023 at approximately 12:06 p.m. the El Paso County Communications Center received numerous reports of an aircraft crash in the area of Meadowlake Airport, near Falcon, in unincorporated El Paso County. pic.twitter.com/1uIdB7y4Vx— EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) August 5, 2023Emergency responders found the single-engine aircraft downed, and a man, believed to be the pilot, dead at the scene. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash.Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.

L.A. Metro reveals new subway cars  

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:34:38 GMT

The Los Angeles Metro subway cars are being upgraded. Metro took to social media on Friday to show off the exterior of the new train cars, one of which appears to have bright yellow accents to contrast with the classic metal outside of subway cars. The HR4000 trains, which are manufactured by Chinese company CRRC and assembled in Springfield, Massachusetts, are set to replace some original subway vehicles that are nearing the end of their service lifespan. A total of 64 new subway cars arrived in L.A. on Saturday to add capacity to the B and D lines as the system grows.  Metro Regional Connector opens in Los Angeles, bringing more direct access to downtown The cars are arranged in a side seating layout, a video posted to Metro’s Facebook page said. Additionally, there will be an “open gangway” design between cars, meaning that riders will no longer have to open emergency doors to travel from car to car. Several people were quick to comment on the beauty of the ...

Wolff goes after first LIV win. He’s tied with Puig at the Greenbrier

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:34:38 GMT

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — Matthew Wolff made enough birdies to offset a few mistakes Saturday for a 3-under 67 that gave him a share of the lead with David Puig at LIV Golf-Greenbrier.The third and final round is wide open on the Old White course at Greenbrier Resort, with nine players separated by only two shots.That includes former U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau, one of the marquee signings for the Saudi-funded league who has yet to win in LIV Golf.DeChambeau had a 61 and joined Richard Bland (63) and Talor Gooch (64) just one shot behind. Gooch already has three wins on LIV this year.Puig made up a two-shot deficit on Wolff and briefly took the lead with three straight birdies on the back nine until he dropped a shot on the 13th, and Wolff birdied the 14th.Wolff had the 54-hole lead over DeChambeau at Winged Foot in the 2020 U.S. Open until DeChambeau shot 67 on the final day to win by six shots. Wolff took time off the following year for mental health issues and ...