National Weather Service confirms EF2 tornado touched down in Marion County

According to the National Weather Service, preliminary damage survey results show the tornado touched down around 3:09 a.m. and it’s path was more than 3 miles. A powerful EF2 tornado tore through the Prospect community just north of Jefferson Saturday morning, leaving significant damage in its path. According to the National Weather Service, preliminary damage … Read more

Tornado devastates Prospect community; residents unite in recovery effort

A devastating tornado in Prospect left destruction in its wake, heavily damaging homes like Bill Ramsey’s, but community support inspires hope in recovery efforts. A powerful tornado tore through the Prospect community just north of Jefferson, leaving significant damage in its path. Among those affected is Bill Ramsey, whose home and car were heavily damaged … Read more

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Bexar County, surrounding counties | Weather Impact Alert

Stay updated with the KENS 5 Weather Team on this severe weather development and how it impacts you. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — WEATHER IMPACT DAYS: Saturday through Tuesday, March 6-10 Reason: Chances for rain over the next several days as well as storms, some of which could be strong).  Severe Thunderstorm Watch A severe thunderstorm watch … Read more

Olympic champion Alysa Liu withdraws from world figure skating championships

It is not uncommon for skaters to withdraw from worlds in an Olympic year, especially after competing in the high-pressure environment of the Winter Games. WASHINGTON — Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu has withdrawn from the world championships later this month, an unsurprising move for the defending champ after she won the first Winter Games gold … Read more