KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) – A white, 17-year-old police admirer has been arrested after the killing of two people during a third night of protests in Kenosha over the police shooting of a Black man, Jacob Blake. Kyle Rittenhouse, of Antioch, Illinois, was taken into custody Wednesday in Illinois on suspicion of first-degree intentional homicide. Antioch…… MORE
Tropical Heat Wave
Today, PtCldy, Isolated showers and storms mainly east, 93 / 76, Winds NE5-10 Friday, Sunny, Hot and Humid, 102(108) / 80 Saturday, Sunny, Hot and Humid, 101 (109) / 79 Sunday, Mostly Sunny, Humid, 97 / 79 Monday, Sunny, Breezy, Humid, 98 / 78… MORE
Laura Makes Landfall Near Texas Border as a Category 4 Hurricane
Westwood One (WBAP/KLIF) – Hurricane Laura made landfall overnight in southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border as a menacing Category 4 storm. It has since been downgraded to a Category Three storm. Meteorologist Chad Myers reports high winds have been pushing ocean waters up into the rivers of Louisiana. The storm’s power has raised fears…… MORE
Nursing Homes Juggle Hurricane Evacuations Amid Virus Fears
Dozens of nursing homes evacuated their residents as Hurricane Laura bore down Wednesday, but many others with a choice just stayed put, concluding the risk of breaking their coronavirus lockdowns could be more deadly than the storm. “It is always best if you can remain in an environment that is familiar,” said Charles Solomon, who…… MORE
POTUS Makes Surprise Visit After Pence’s Speech; Trump to Formally Accept GOP Nomination Tonight
WASHINGTON-AP (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at Baltimore’s Fort McHenry following Vice President Mike Pence‘s speech at the Republican National Convention. The president, first lady, Pence and Pence’s wife stood on stage with their hands over their hearts as country music star Trace Adkins performed “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Trump didn’t make…… MORE