Sunday, May 19 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:08:35 GMT
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) - A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert. There
A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:25 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:25:15 GMT
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. Swift won eight awards, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album for "Red." She told
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:36:19 GMT
Police are still searching for the suspects that shot and killed James "Jimmy" Safadi in his Waterville home early Saturday morning. About 6 a.m. Saturday, detectives say the three suspects described as
Police are still searching for the suspects that shot and killed James "Jimmy" Safadi in his Waterville home early Saturday morning.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:31:31 GMT
Northbound Route 23 was shut down on Sunday evening after a semi truck overturned.Part of the road was shut down as the crash scene was cleared. Several cars were involved in the accident, and there were
Northbound Route 23 was shut down on Sunday evening after a semi truck overturned.
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:56:32 GMT
DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) - Authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally,
Authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally.
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:52:38 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) - Police in a northeast Ohio community report a number of black bear sightings. Police in Liberty Township near Youngstown say they have received several calls regarding bears in
Police in Liberty Township near Youngstown say they have received several calls regarding bears in the area in recent days.
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:42:35 GMT
On Monday, we'll likely climb to 88 degrees. If we reach 88 on Monday, it would become our warmest day since August 31st, when we reached 93 degrees. Monday's record high is 92 degrees, from May 20th of 1962.
On Monday, we'll likely climb to 88 degrees. If we reach 88 on Monday, it would become our warmest day since August 31st, when we reached 93 degrees. Monday's record high is 92 degrees, from May 20th of 1962.
The Historic Church of Saint Patrick honored law enforcement officers Sunday morning at the 4th annual Blue Mass. It included bag pies and a candle display.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:18 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:18:27 GMT
The Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters released its 2013 award winners on Sunday.13abc was honored with five AP awards.1st Place - Best Producer: Shelly Gorringe1st Place - Outstanding Sports Operation1st
The Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters released its 2013 award winners on Sunday. 13abc was honored with five AP awards.
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:53 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:53:46 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news" while Republicans
A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news."
MORNING NEWS DIGEST – August 6, 2012
"NEW" LOCAL
*Bedford Teachers Talk Contract
Bedford teachers are expected to meet this evening - to talk over a tentative contract agreement with the district. The teachers union and the district reached the deal last week after months of negotiations. Both sides are expected to vote on the deal sometime this week.
*Jamie Farr Week Begins
Last summer there was that feeling that something was missing. As you know, with the PGA Senior Open at Inverness, the Jamie Farr Toledo Classic took a year off. But this week it's back. More than 100 of the LPGA's best will be on the links for the opening round of the tournament that starts Thursday. But before we get to that ... there's a whole bunch of fun leading up to the serious business. Starting today there are a number of Pro-Am's and tomorrow night will be the Hollywood Casino Gala Dinner and show at the Seagate center. If you're interested in tickets ... go over to our website - 13abc.com. And of course - the real winners of this tournament every year are the charities. There are 10 main charities benefiting this year ... including the Ronald McDonald house of Northwest Ohio which over the last 27 years, has received over $1.2 million.
*Hens Game Breaks 5/3 Field Record
The Mud Hens set a new record for 5/3 Field last night. The game versus ended the 9th tied at 7. So they went to extras…10 *extra* innings to be exact. The game lasted 6 ½ hours. Finally, in the 19th inning... the Rochester scored three runs and held on to win 10 to 9. It's the longest game in fifth third field history.
"NEW" State News
*OH – State Fair Closes
The Ohio State Fair is history for another year. The fair closed its run yesterday with a livestock auction that brought in nearly $330,000. The weekend also included warnings to fairgoers to wash their hands after two pigs were sent home because they had the swine flu virus.
*MI – Albom Calls for Blight Fight
Journalist, author and philanthropist Mitch Albom is inviting people to help board up 100 houses over one day in Detroit. Albom says abandoned homes have become a "terrible symbol of Detroit." Albom says the homes need to be demolished, but that won't happen soon enough. He says boarding them up on august 25th should provide some safety to children as they return to school.
*MI – Powerball Winner Snags $1 Million
No one snagged the $181-million Powerball jackpot this weekend, but somebody in Michigan still hit it relatively big. Lottery officials say one ticket matched five numbers Saturday and is worth $1 million before taxes. Go to 13abc.Com to see all the numbers.
"NEW" NATIONAL/INTERNAT'L. News
*Mars Rover Lands Overnight
We've got some new images of mars this morning after the most high-tech rover ever built, landed on the red planet. The 2-point-5 billion dollar *Curiosity* touched down early this morning. It's the size of a small car - and NASA used cables to lower the rover into a giant crater. For the next two years, curiosity will drill into rocks and scoop up soil samples. The goal is to see if Mars could have ever supported life.
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