University of Texas Shooting
A gunman entered the library of the University of Texas in Austin today wearing a ski mask and carrying a rifle. University officials say that he fired several shots and then took his own life.
Police are still in search of a possible second gunman and the campus is on lock down. Students where alerted via email and test message at 8 AM Central Time asking them to remain where they where.
This is an ongoing story and we will keep you updated as more news comes in. Be sure to bookmark http://www.newsoholics.com.
Portage, Wisconsin Flooding Danger
Residents of Portage, Wisconsin are being told to evacuate after a levee that holds back the Wisconsin River is beginning to fail.
If the 120 year old levee breaks rescue crews will not be ale to reach Portage residents which is why they are urgently asking residents to relocate.
Currently there is a flood warning for the Wisconsin river area. The National Weather services estimate that the river will reach 19.7 feet and flood stage is 17 feet.
Michigan Storm Leaves “Consumers Energy” Customers Without Power
Severe thunderstorms in Michigan have left Consumers Energy customers without power. more than 104,000 residents are affected.
Consumers Energy customers without power are concentrated in the areas of Kent County, Ionia County and Midland County.
The company says that it is working non-stop to restore power through the day. There is no estimate as to when residents can expect power back as they are trying to access the damage first.
FBI Investigating Fort Bliss Shooting
A shooting went down today at Army base Fort Bliss leaving 1 man dead and 2 women wounded.
The Fort Bliss shooting began in a convenience store inside the base called "Shopette". An unidentified man began shooting at 2 women.
Fort Bliss officers took immediate action and the shooting ended in the gunman being shot and killed.
The motives for the shooting is unknown. FBI agents are already at the base investigating. Fort Bliss is an army base in El Paso, Texas.
Herriman, Utah Fire Threatens Homes
CNN reported today that a dangerous wildfire is threatening nearly 1,600 homes in Herriman, Utah and fire officials are working hard to save these homes.
Unified Fire Authority Chief Michael Jensen reported that the fire has been going down and that winds and temperature has also diminished which contributes in containing the fire.
They are still working hard to fight the fire by laying down foam and water near the homes. So far the fire has already destroyed 4 homes but now firefighters are worried that winds may shift and direct the fire back towards the houses.
When is the First Day of Fall 2010?
The first day of fall 2010, also known as autumnal equinox 2010, will begin this Wednesday, September 22, 2010.
So what changes during autumn? During the Autumnal Equinox the sun is right above the Earth's equator. This also causes there to be the same amount of hours of day and night. Eventually the length of nights will be more than the length of daytime.
The first day of fall 2010 will begin on September 22, 2010 and will include all countries in the Northern Hemisphere such as the U.S, Canada and Europe.
Personally I love autumn, you can go out with a light sweater and best of all watch the trees go from green, to orange to red. Of course cleaning up all the leaves around the house can be tedious but the scenery is beautiful. What do you enjoy about fall?
More New York Tornado Photos and Video
The tornado yesterday that hit New York City, Queens and Brooklyn area has left many shocked that the strong storm was in fact a tornado.
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Today the internet is filled with videos and photos of residents and people in the New York City area when that where able to capture the after math destruction that storm left behind.
Small Business Bill Approved by Senate
A small business bill that aims to help small businesses grow has passed the Senate.
The small business bill will allow users to open up a credit that offers incentives for expanding and hiring new employees.
A $30 billion fund is set up by the bill for community banks as well as including $12 billion in business tax cuts that should last a decade.
However Republicans believe that the country cannot afford this and that it only encourages banks to make risky loans.
On September 16th we received news that the Senate approved legislation and next the bill will go to the Final House passage next week.
President Barack Obama said about the small business bill:
"It's going to make a difference in millions of small business owners across the country who are going to benefit from tax breaks and additional lending so companies have the capital to grow and hire."
A Tornado in Brooklyn, NY! (VIDEO)
This is not a joke, a tornado hit New York City, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Queens with winds up to 100 miles per hour.
The powerful storm has left lots of damage. There are many trees down, cars smashed by trees and power lines are down.
An estimated 30,000 homes are without power and one person was reported dead after a tree fell on the parked car he was in.
Johns Hopkins Hospital Shooting
A shooting began today at Johns Hopkins Hospital two people dead after the shooter took his own life and his mothers as well.
A doctor from Johns Hopkins Hospital was also injured during the shooting and was reportedly shot in the abdomen, but fortunately he will be ok.
The shooting lasted for more than two hours and it ended in a hospital room which is where the shooter took the life of his mother and then his own.
How did the shooting begin? The shooter was angry at a doctor in the hospital because his mother was left paralyzed.