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VIDEO: Damaged plane removed from Georgetown duplex after weekend crash

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:09:58 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — The single-engine plane that crashed into a Georgetown duplex Sunday, causing injuries to three people on board, was removed from the roof of the home Tuesday. Air traffic audio: Other pilot helped search for missing plane after ‘engine failure’ KXAN captured video Tuesday of a crew working to load and tow away the damaged plane. The home was unoccupied at the time of the crash.The Georgetown Fire Department said the plane crashed into the roof just before noon Sunday in the 500 block of North Wood Drive, which is near the Georgetown Executive Airport.The three people on board were taken to the hospital with injuries not considered to be life-threatening and were released later Sunday, GFD said.GFD officials said as far as the home, it’s not in that bad of shape.“It is fairly minimally impacted. Probably the biggest concern is gonna be the fuel that has dripped from the attic to the first to the second floor,” City of Georgetown Battalion Chief Scott Gib...

'You have to prepare for it' Austin cardiologist talks Bronny James sudden cardiac arrest

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:09:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) –  A family spokesperson announced Tuesday that LeBron James’ 18-year-old son, LeBron “Bronny” James, is recovering after a sudden cardiac arrest. An Austin interventional cardiologist at the Institute for Cardiovascular Health said that while a sudden cardiac arrest in someone this young is fairly rare, it is something that people surrounding sports and playing them should be aware of. “When it does happen, the availability of certain resources is really a life and death consideration. And so it's not common, but it's something that we see among both young athletes, teenage athletes, as well as adult and even professional athletes,” said Dr. Peter Monteleone, who is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin.There are several reasons why a sudden cardiac arrest can occur. Monteleone said one way it might happen in a younger person is when there is an underlying genetic cardiovasc...

Health scares haven't slowed down Austin Royals football coach

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:09:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tracey Day is the head football coach of the Austin Royals, an athletic program for mainly home-schooled students in the area. He and the other coaches are volunteers that have a clear passion for what they do."I love the sport," said Day. "But I love more than what the sport brings, I love what we get to impact kids with besides just the game of football."MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersThe Dallas native was coaching in the heat of the Texas summer back in 2014 when he was not feeling his normal self."I looked at coach and said 'You doing all right?'" said Day recalling a conversation with an assistant coach. "He said 'Yeah.' He goes, 'Are you doing okay?' And I said, 'No, I'm not. I'm starting to get a little lightheaded.' He goes, 'You're getting a little white.'"That exchange was when Day first started to feel what was eventually diagnosed as a hear...

Pierce takes over pitching coach duties, Tulo coming back to Longhorns baseball program

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:09:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A familiar face is coming back to UFCU Disch-Falk Field.Troy Tulowitzki, the five-time MLB all-star shortstop and assistant coach for the Longhorns baseball team from 2020-22, is coming back as director of player development, head coach Davice Pierce announced Tuesday.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersPierce also said he'd take over the pitching coach role as Woody Williams left the program after one year. Steve Rodriguez, Philip Miller and Caleb Longley will serve as full-time assistants."This reorganization of our staff creates a good balance in all phases of the game," Pierce said. "With Philip returning to an on-field coaching position, joining Rod and Caleb, we have an outstanding group in place to handle the offense, defense and recruiting. I’m excited to return to managing the pitching staff, a role I held for several years." Lucas Gordon signs w...

Vikings’ message to rookie Jordan Addison after going 140 mph: ‘That can’t happen again’

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:09:58 GMT

After being pulled over on I-94 in St. Paul last week for driving his Lamborghini Urus 140 mph, Vikings rookie receiver Jordan Addison is trying to move forward and learn from his mistake. He reported to TCO Performance Center in Eagan on Sunday in advance of training camp.Since his arrival on campus, Addison has had multiple conversations with Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, who expressed his disappointment in the first-round draft pick’s lapse of judgement.“It was a mistake, and I think he’s obviously owning that mistake and knows that that’s something that can’t happen again,” O’Connell said. “He’s a rookie. You’d love to say that no mistakes like that are ever going to happen. The big thing for me talking to Jordan was, ‘Let’s learn from it.’ ”There’s already been some contrition from Addison. He released a statement through the Vikings last week, less than 24 hours after the inci...

‘Good Morning America’ to visit east metro for the second time this month

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:09:58 GMT

The ABC morning show “Good Morning America” will broadcast live from St. Paul and other local spots Wednesday morning.“It will be a heavy-Twin Cities morning on ‘GMA,” a press release from ABC said Tuesday.The segment will start off with Will Reeve at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in an episode highlighting the sights, diversity, cuisine, businesses and culture that make the Twin Cities “a must-visit destination.”The show will spotlight local baker Zoë François, Carlson’s Lovable Llamas, Mosaic Hockey Collective and Birchbark Books, the bookstore founded by author Louise Erdrich to showcase indigenous authors.Viewers can tune in at 7 a.m. on ABC to catch Twin Cities segments throughout the two-hour newscast.The coverage comes as part of GMA’s “Rise and Shine” series, which showcases nine unique cities across America. The series kicked off in Houston, then moved on to Boston and Cleveland. It will continue to Denver, D...

3M Open: Alex Gaugert usually caddies for his former Gophers teammate. This week, they’re playing partners

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:09:58 GMT

Alex Gaugert was considering skipping Monday’s 3M Open qualifier altogether. He stuck around after his good friend and former Gophers teammate Erik van Rooyen finished his final round at the Barracuda Championship on Sunday in Truckee, Calif., to watch his brother, Austin, caddie for Patrick Rodgers, who was the tournament leader.Rodgers went on to lose in the first playoff hole, at which point Gaugert decided to try to catch his redeye, connecting flight back to Minnesota. But it was going to be close.Former University of Minnesota teammates Alex Gaugert, right, and Erik van Rooyen do a television interview during a practice round at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Gaugert usually caddies for van Rooyen on the PGA Tour, but they’re playing partners this week after Gaugert qualified for the event on Monday. (Jace Frederick / Pioneer Press)He sped to Sacramento and was indeed able to catch his flight to Seattle. That flight to Minneapolis was delayed and di...

Gable Steveson decision coming Tuesday; will the Gopher great transfer to Iowa?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:09:58 GMT

Gable Steveson will lean into his showmanship style on Tuesday night.The Apple Valley wrestler will announce his future in wrestling during the WWE show NXT at 7 p.m. on USA Network.The two-time NCAA heavyweight champion with the Gophers stepped off the collegiate mat after winning the 2022 national title, but said in June he wants to comeback to the collegiate ranks for a fifth season this winter.In the meantime, Steveson’s tweets have fed speculation he might enter the NCAA transfer portal and go to arch rival Iowa Hawkeyes. He has posted pictures of himself in both Gopher and Hawkeye gear, with other posts including emojis representing each school followed by question marks.On July 5, Gophers Athletics Director Mark Coyle issued an unusual statement that Steveson would be eligible to compete in the NCAA this winter. It erased doubt on that subject in June.Sources told the Pioneer Press that Steveson has needed to get clearance from WWE to possibly compete in the NCAA again. He si...

Adirondack Line woes continue

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:09:58 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Amtrak's Adirondack Line is being compromised because of uncertainty that surrounds the host railroad, Canadian National (CN), and their heat order policy. Amtrak says that order could lead to stranded passengers. Amtrak restores partial service for Adirondack Line NEWS10 explains why the Canadian rail company wants more money to safely operate the tracks in Canada.Amtrak’s Adirondack line is being compromised because of uncertainty that surrounds the host railroad, Canadian National, and their heat order policy. Amtrak says that order could lead to stranded passengers. NEWS10 explains why the Canadian rail company wants more money to safely operate the tracks in Canada.As the Adirondack Line is limping back to full service, many wonder why the train still can’t get to Montreal.  Canadian National (CN), the rail company that manages the tracks north of the border, has speed restrictions when the weather gets hot to prevent wildfires. Adirondack Li...

Questions remain over education for school-aged asylees

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:09:58 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Asylum seekers have been arriving in the capital district and questions about educating school-aged children have remained mostly unanswered. On Tuesday a meeting between the school district, the county and the company responsible for the asylees was abruptly canceled.Educators are trying to figure out how many school-aged asylum seekers might be attending school. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Mohonasen Central School District Superintendent Shannon Shine said he still doesn’t know what the start of the school year will look like and what support will be provided to the children.“Who is providing which care? We certainly help our families with food, clothing and supplies,” said Shine. “It changed a lot, especially from last week. We are getting inconsistent and contradictory information.” Right now, Shine said, there’s about 68 school-aged children of asylum seekers who are staying at Rotterdam...