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TV Crew in Kansas Forced to Take Shelter During Live Tornado Coverage [VIDEO]

Chaz — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:31:35 +0000

Whether it's TV or radio, all of us in the media biz have a responsibility to report what is going on in the news, especially when severe weather threatens. But, when a tornado is about to hammer down on the station, sometimes you just got to go. Watch as KSN-TV were covering a tornado, and had to take cover themselves. Special thanks to Jeff Evans of our sister station, 96X in Tyler, for posting this video.

Terrifying 'Ice Tsunami' Slowly Consumes Backyard, Houses in Minnesota

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:45:02 +0000

Yikes. It’s like in a horror movie when the deadly fog gradually creeps closer and closer, gobbling up all living things in its path. Except it’s made of ice. In the startling, nearly seven-minute video shot on Saturday by Darla Johnson, ice atop Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota makes its way off the surface of [...]

Brutal Storms Rip Through South and Midwest, Killing 3; Now Headed East

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:22:43 +0000

A very strong spring storm dumped ice and snow throughout the Midwest on Thursday, and tornadoes tore through much of the South. The storm is now heading for the East Coast. Three people were killed during these events, many more were injured, and the property damage is extensive. The full breadth of the harsh weather [...]

Tornado Doesn't Stop Couple from Getting Married in Kansas [VIDEO]

Chaz — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:26:45 +0000

Most people probably know by now, that I love tornadoes. So it shouldn't be a surprise that this time each year (Spring), I'm checking out the weather constantly and searching for the latest and greatest tornado videos on YouTube or other sites. Well, while cruising through YouTube, I found this video of this couple in Kansas who got married while a tornado was spinning just miles away.

How Can You Help Paraplegic Man from New Jersey Rebuild His Home Destroyed By Hurricane Sandy?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:32:18 +0000

Eric Katz is one of thousands of people whose life was turned upside down by Hurricane Sandy, but his story is definitely more unique than most. Katz, 30, is a paraplegic from Toms River, New Jersey who finished building his custom-built dream home two weeks before Sandy destroyed it last fall. The house was a [...]

Chaz Explains Why Tornado Season in West Texas is His Favorite Time of the Year

Chaz — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:33:20 +0000

Recently, my co-worker, Shay revealed why Spring is her favorite time of the year. While she listed some good reasons, I have a different reason why Spring is my favorite time of the year – it’s tornado season! It’s no real secret that I’m a huge weather buff, especially when it comes to thunderstorms and [...]

American Red Cross Releases New 'Tornado App' for Mobile Devices

Shay Hill — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:58:35 +0000

Living in West Texas can be a bit scary when it comes to tornado season. Tornado's often strike in the middle of the night while we sleep or with little to no warning. The American Red Cross has just released a new Tornado App that will provide much needed information if you ever have reason to need it.

Watch an Amazing Time-Lapse Video of the 2013 Nemo Blizzard

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:00:34 +0000

You know all of that snow sitting outside your window that’s turning into an icy mess as the days progress? Want to watch how it got there? Oh, good! Recently posted on YouTube, this time-lapse video was shot in Connecticut during the blizzard that hit the East Coast this past weekend. Linked to the video [...]

Mark Wahlberg Did the Local Weather Report in Philly

Donald Deane — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:43:01 +0000

Luckily for Mark Wahlberg, he has a successful career as an actor to fall back on, because, as this clip from ‘Good Day Philadelphia’ shows, he doesn’t cut it as a weatherman. Wahlberg and Allen Hughes, who directed the actor’s latest film ‘Broken City,’ stopped by the morning program to ham it up during an [...]

Hurricane Sandy Gives Us All the Chance to Rally…Again

Dave Wheaton — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:29:20 +0000

As Hurricane Sandy hammers the eastern seaboard of the United States, I look out my window and see a beautiful, sunny autumn day. It would be easy to turn off the television, avoid the news websites and enjoy my sunny day. But the fact is, most everyone either has a relative or knows someone affected by Sandy. If it's not you directly, you probably have a neighbor or coworker who's got the safety of a loved one in the front of their mind.

American Red Cross Provides Ways You Can Help Victims of Hurricane Sandy

Shay Hill — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:41:44 +0000

Anytime there is a natural disaster the American Red Cross and its volunteers are the first to step up to help. They work with communities and government officials to provide, shelter, food, emotional support and medical assistance when needed. With Hurricane Sandy wreaking havoc on our East Coast, everyone is already asking what they can do to help.