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Zach LaVine breaks a Bulls single-season record Sunday

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:45:06 GMT

CHICAGO — No matter what happens in the final games of the regular season or how long the team remains in the postseason, at least one player will make history in 2022-2023.That's guard Zach LaVine, who has set a new Bulls record in one category over the course of this seasonThe two-time All-Star has hit 201 three-pointers this season after knocking down three of them against the Grizzlies in a win Sunday at the United Center. That is the new record for the franchise - and he beat his own mark to do it. LaVine currently holds the top four totals in a season in Bulls history in that category, with his previous high coming in the 72-game, pandemic-shortened 2020-2021 season when he had 200. In that year, the guard was elected to his first NBA All-Star Game. One thing helping LaVine get past the mark this year is his Bulls' career-high 74 games played in which he's attempted 524 three-pointers, making 38.4 percent of his shots behind the arc.In 2021-2022, LaVine hit 185 three-pointers,...

Popular Downtown Disney restaurant and bar to close

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:45:06 GMT

(KTLA) - A popular Downtown Disney bar and restaurant are set to close in mid-April, the company announced on Instagram.The Catal Restaurant and its outdoor bar, Uva Bar, are located in Downtown Disney, in Anaheim, California. They've been a permanent fixture in the shopping district since its opening in 2001. Catal, which has a terrace that overlooks the district, offers a Mediterranean-style menu that includes paellas, salads, steaks and seafood. The Uva Bar sells a wide range of cocktails, wine and beers. Downtown Disney bakery closes The Downtown Disney closure comes as Disney plans to revamp the shopping district. The Orange County Register reported that a major renovation was announced at Destination D23, a Disney fan convention, in 2021.A new upscale Mexican cuisine-inspired restaurant and bar, Paseo and Centrico, will replace the Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar, Disneyland announced last year. Earl of Sandwich reopens in Downtown Disney The Earl of Sandwich restaurant, the ...

US passport application delays surge amid 'unprecedented' demand

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:45:06 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- If you're looking to travel abroad and need a passport, you're not the only one. Currently, the rush of applications has pushed the wait time to several months."We're getting 500,000 applications a week for passports," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said March 24, calling the renewed demand for travel "unprecedented."The State Department warns it is taking 10 to 13 weeks to receive a passport and the expedited process, which costs an extra $60, will take seven to nine weeks. Staffing shortages are being blamed for some of the delays. Spring break: What to know about Mexico’s ‘do not travel’ warnings The Secretary of State reports in the 2022 fiscal year, a record 22 million passport books were issued and the government is on track to break that record in 2023.Passport demand always increases from March through the summer as travel ramps up but this year is unusual. The U.S. Travel Association reports 52% of Americans plan to travel in the next six months and...

Colonel Jeremy Hansen, To Be 1st Canadian Astronaut To Orbit The Moon

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:45:06 GMT

APD: No evidence of foul play in Lady Bird Lake death, man identified

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:45:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department identified a man who was pulled from Lady Bird Lake Saturday, according to an APD news release.At approximately 12:50 p.m., APD officers found the man, who was later identified as Jonathan Honey, 33, in Lady Bird Lake near 10 Rainey St., the release said.Homicide and Missing Persons Unit detectives, the Lake Patrol Unit and crime scene specialists responded to the scene to investigate, the release said. APD confirms body found at Lady Bird Lake is missing man from Rainey Street Honey was reported missing to APD on March 31, according to police.In February, the body of Jason John, 30, was also pulled from Lady Bird Lake.John was previously reported missing Feb. 5 and was last seen walking on Rainey Street near Lady Bird Lake, according to police.In a statement Monday, APD said while the drownings are still under investigation, "there is no evidence in any of these cases to support allegations of foul play."APD said the "circumstances, ex...

12-year-old girl found following Amber Alert issued by Texas DPS

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:45:06 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 3, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 12-year-old girl who went missing Saturday from the town of Gonzales was found Monday after an Amber Alert was issued.The Texas Department of Public Safety issued the alert in partnership with the Gonzales Police Department just before 2 p.m. Monday. The alert was canceled at 3:40 p.m. by DPS, who said she was found.According to the Gonzales Inquirer, local police said the girl was found in Tarrant County and a 19-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with the case.KXAN asked the Gonzales Police Department for more details about the case and will update this story once we hear back.

Daniel Perry murder trial: Interview with APD, body cam footage shown in court

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:45:06 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 3, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Daniel Perry paced back and forth for about 30 minutes, waiting for an Austin Police Department detective to question him after he shot and killed a Black Lives Matter protester in downtown Austin in July 2020.That's according to APD footage. Perry is accused of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the death of Garrett Foster. The interview footage shown in court was from a short time after the shooting. ‘I am scared. I am terrified’: Daniel Perry’s 911 call played in court "Sir...hello?" Perry yelled from the inside of the interview room at APD headquarters, as he knocked on the door, according to the footage. Multiple APD officers tried to calm Perry down, offering him water and asking him to take deep breaths. In the interview video, you hear one of the officers empathize with Perry, saying he knows the process is stressful. Perry then proceeds to start hyster...

Tracking cooler, wetter weather late this week following record heat on Monday

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:45:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Monday afternoon brought record heat, with Camp Mabry's high temperature soaring to 93° and Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport peaking at 90°. This broke their daily temperature records of 90° and 89°, respectively.A few isolated strong to severe storms are possible this evening with large hail, wind damage, and a low tornado threat.The Storm Prediction Center has the area under a marginal 1-out-of-5 risk for severe thunderstorms.1 out of 5 risk for severe weather late this afternoon/early evening UPDATED April forecast increases chances for rain Gusty south winds tonight and tomorrow lead to the potential of more record warmth. Austin's overnight low temperature is only expected to drop to 71° -- tying the record-warm overnight temperature for the date. Austin's high temperature Tuesday soars to 91°, just one degree shy of tying the record-warm afternoon high.Cooler, wetter weather comingA strong cold front is projected to move through the area Wednesday. High temper...

Texas softball swept by Oklahoma, Iowa State on the road up next

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:45:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 7-game winning streak came to an abrupt halt for the Texas Longhorns softball team after being swept by top-ranked Oklahoma.The Sooners topped the Longhorns 8-1 Friday at Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, and then two more times in Norman 4-3 on Saturday and 10-2 on Sunday.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/newslettersOn Sunday, Texas' day ended early after six innings due to the mercy rule. The Longhorns allowed five unearned runs in the third inning to blow the game open for the Sooners.The game started off nice for Texas with a Mia Scott home run in the first inning, but Oklahoma's Tiare Jennings blasted a 3-run home run in the third inning to give the Sooners a 4-1 lead before the wheels fell off for Texas.By the end of the third inning, it was 9-1 Sooners. Lou Gilbert singled to left field to drive in a run for Texas in the fourth, but Oklahoma plated two...

Eagan officer released from hospital, continuing recovery at home after squad crash

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:45:06 GMT

An Eagan police officer was released from the hospital Sunday, nearly three weeks after he was injured in a squad crash.Officer Kade Eggum will continue to recover at home, the police department said in a Monday statement. Eggum, who is 22, was critically injured on March 14 just after 5 a.m. when he was responding to a medical incident.“Officer Eggum’s family continues to express their appreciation for all the support during these difficult times, but ask for their privacy as Kade works to make a full recovery,” the statement said.Eggum merged onto Interstate 35E from Pilot Knob Road and was traveling in the right lane of the northbound freeway with his squad’s emergency lights activated. He attempted to make a left turn at the median cross-over at Yankee Doodle Road and collided with a semi truck, which was also traveling north, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Rosemount sports dome collapses after heavy sn...