Path. And blinded by the gh american eclipse captivating the country. Millions watching coast to coast sharing in the splendor but now many asking what did we do to our eyes . Blinded by the light wrapped up like a deuce and good morning, america. Another great song but so many people watching that eclipse that seeing spots was one of the top google searches afterwards. My family were concerned. Did i do something to my eyes but George Stephanopoulos doesnt have to worry because what were you doing during the eclipse . I took a little nap. I was awake for most of it but one person was not taking a nap, the president. I wonder if hes seeing spots. Ke right at. He was yelling dont look. The president did look. We hope hes okay this morning. Of course, hours later he did give his primetime speech on afghanistan outlining his strategy for americas longest war. He says its a dramatic shift from the past and certainly for him. For years he argued for pulling out saying the war couldnt be won
Form on the far end of town over by coit tower. Reporter all right. We are going to give you a quick traffic report from 900 feet above the city. That is battery and market streets which as usual is completely clogged up. Now, we have all been watching this building go up for the past couple of years now. I think really the last couple of months is when everyone has stopped and started to notice this thing. It peeks over hills and over really the entire city as you can see. And coming up at 6 00 well talk about how this building got here and what it means for the city not just as far as the skyline goes but for a very quickly changing city. This building kind of signifies that, allen. I have a fear of heights. Wilson, obviously, you take a building like this and you add is to the city skyline. Its not by accident, this is very much by design. Wasnt it . Reporter well, right. I think anyone who has been around San Francisco for a long time knows that the city has wrestled with what the
Be the pick of the Holiday Weekend. Ranking that number one although it is going to be hot. Sunday we see clouds advancing from the south and monday is when we are dealing with potential for downpours from a tropical system to the south. Ill talk more about the timing of that coming up in the full accuweather forecast. Thank you. Its Summer Season is already underway in Atlantic City. The action cam was on the North Carolina avenue beach as mayor don guardian unlocked the ocean. And then into the waves. Bumpy out there. The shore is expected to be packed. Among them at the beach is action news reporter, trish hartman. Live in ocean city with more. Reporter hi there sharrie, today the beach and ocean was officially unlocked in ocean city as it was in many towns across the jersey shore, the Summer Season is underway with travelers and merchants looking forward to a gorgeous weather season in time for the holiday. It all started with the turn of a giant key. Three, two, one. Those in thei
The guy that hit him went to take off down allegheny, and i jumped in my car and we stopped him. The two Good Samaritans had the driver cornered. They smashed his window and he sped off again. We got him out of car and got the car keys out and he was high as a kite. Needles could be seen in the car and police say that toxicology reports are penning and narcan was used to revive the driver. They did one surgery to fix his pelvic bone and he has a brain injury, it injured his brain and spine. Mendez is in Critical Condition and the name of the driver is not released pending formal charges. Thank you chad. A car accident involving pedestrians shut down both directions of 422 near 113 in Montgomery County today. Two people were hit by a car at 4 30 this afternoon in Upper Providence township. Its up clear how serious they were injured. But a medical chopper did fly one victim to the hospital. Major traffic problems remain in the area. The eastbound lanes of 422 remain closed. Avoid that ar
Jonathan road crews are on 12hour shifts looking to prevent slick roads. Theyll focus on areas prone to freezing and retreating roads. Theyre prepared to stay on duty around the clock through the weekend. Wlwt news 5 leads the way on winter weather. Download our wlwt ap and see the newscast and get Severe Weather alerts on your phone or mobile device. The zika virus is now in cincinnati. The first case, a Butler County woman who traveled to south america. Wlwt news 5s emily wood has more on the message being sent from the health department. Reporter e. R. Doctor joseph kahn says the zika virus is all about mosquitos. Right now, in ohio, its little cause for concern. The main route of contracting the disease is mosquitos. Right now, its so cold that mosquitos arent doing their thing. Reporter dr. Kahn says it would be virtually impossible to casual contact with someone sick. It can be transferred via blood contact or other sex, and thats pretty much it. Reporter Butler County Health Dir