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Stories from April 4, 2021

Warm and breezy Monday, t-storm chance by Monday evening

Warm and breezy Monday, t-storm chance by Monday evening

If Sunday wasn’t warm enough for you, you’ll probably like the 80s that are on tap for Monday. We have details on that, plus the rain and thunderstorm chances this week.
by Ron Trenda

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Prayer vigil planned for stricken rapper DMX

Prayer vigil planned for stricken rapper DMX

A prayer vigil was planned for Monday outside the suburban New York hospital where rapper DMX remained on life support Sunday following a heart attack.
by The Associated Press

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Delta cancels about 100 flights, opens middle seats

Delta cancels about 100 flights, opens middle seats

Delta Air Lines canceled about 100 flights Sunday due to staffing shortages, and it opened up middle seats a month earlier than expected in order to carry more passengers.
by The Associated Press

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'We will never break': In Iraq, a Yazidi women's choir keeps ancient music alive

'We will never break': In Iraq, a Yazidi women's choir keeps ancient music alive

Women from Iraq's Yazidi minority get together to perform centuries-old sacred songs. They've survived captivity by ISIS, and loved ones' deaths. "We are here to send a message to ISIS," says one choir member, "that we will never break."
by Alice Fordham

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In Easter message, Pope Francis urges broad access to vaccines and an end to conflicts

In Easter message, Pope Francis urges broad access to vaccines and an end to conflicts

"Everyone requires assistance and has the right to have access to necessary care," Pope Francis said. "This is even more evident in these times where all of us are called to combat the pandemic, and vaccines are an essential tool in this fight."
by Jeannette Muhammad

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Warm today and Monday; much-needed rain is on the way this week

Our Sunday weather is gorgeous. Monday will be another warm day, but temps retreat after that. We’ll also see some rain this coming week; which is good news for many of us.
by Ron Trenda

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Old ways cradle a new life in 'I Sang You Down from the Stars'

Old ways cradle a new life in 'I Sang You Down from the Stars'

Caldecott Medal-winning artist Michaela Goade's Tlingit heritage her illustrations for “I Sang You Down From the Stars,” about a woman following Indigenous customs as she prepares for motherhood.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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A warm Easter Sunday; still dry

A warm Easter Sunday; still dry

This Easter Sunday will bring us warmth and plenty of sunshine. Winds will be reasonable in most areas. We have the details.
by Ron Trenda

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