Hour 1 (09.15) A speeding SUV slammed into a Metro bus in Chatsworth, killing two people and sending six others to hospitals. Tim tracks the rapidly developing scene, witness accounts, and a major update in the Nick Reiner murder case. 6:05 PM A violent collision between an SUV and a Metro bus shut down part of Chatsworth Tuesday evening. Tim follows breaking developments as first responders work the scene and investigators begin piecing together what happened. 6:20 PM Traffic grinds to a halt around Nordhoff Street and De Soto Avenue as the crash investigation expands. Authorities confirm two fatalities and six people transported to hospitals with injuries ranging from minor to critical. 6:35 PM A witness tells ABC7 the SUV sped through a red light before crashing into the side of the Metro bus. Tim breaks down the latest accounts from the scene, where firefighters had to remove the SUV from the bus after the impact. 6:50 PM Los Angeles County prosecutors announce they will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner, who is charged with murdering his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Reiner. If convicted, he would instead face life without the possibility of parole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2 (09.15) A news helicopter covering a deadly Chatsworth Metro bus crash suddenly went down just blocks from the original disaster. Tim follows the extraordinary double tragedy as authorities work to confirm victims, causes, and the aircraft's affiliation. 7:05 PM Just hours after a fatal SUV-versus-Metro-bus collision shook Chatsworth, a helicopter crashes nearby and bursts into flames. Tim tracks breaking reports that the aircraft may have been covering the bus crash for a television news outlet. 7:20 PM Authorities and reporters work to confirm details as emergency crews secure the helicopter crash scene. Early reports identify the aircraft as a television news helicopter, while officials provide initial information about fatalities and the ongoing investigation. 7:50 PM The story continues to develop as news organizations seek confirmation about the aircraft and those aboard. NBC reports that it has lost contact with personnel who were in the helicopter while investigators continue gathering facts from the scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3 (09.15) An NBC news helicopter crashed while covering a deadly Chatsworth Metro bus collision, turning one tragedy into a second major emergency. Tim follows developments throughout the evening as reporters, pilots, and officials work to determine what happened. 8:05 Tim continues coverage of the helicopter crash that occurred near the scene of the deadly Chatsworth collision between an SUV and a Metro Line 166 bus. NBC4's Robert Kovacik reports what he witnessed leading up to the crash as uncertainty remains about who was aboard the aircraft. 8:20 Breaking-news coverage continues as investigators begin piecing together the circumstances surrounding the helicopter crash. Tim tracks updates from the scene and discusses the unanswered questions facing authorities. 8:35 Former Los Angeles helicopter pilot and reporter Tim Lynn joins Tim to explain how news helicopters operate during major breaking-news events and what factors investigators will likely examine. He also addresses rumors that circulated in the immediate aftermath of the crash. 8:50 NBC confirms the crashed aircraft was its news helicopter. Tim reflects on the tragedy, the risks faced by airborne news crews, and the impact the story has had on Southern California's broadcast community as officials work to identify those involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 4 (09.15) A veteran NBC reporter reflects on years spent aboard the same helicopter that crashed in Chatsworth, while city leaders and aviation experts weigh in on a night that shook Southern California newsrooms. 9:05 Tim recaps the devastating events in Chatsworth and speaks with Will Kohlschreiber, who spent years reporting from the NBC helicopter involved in the crash. He shares insight into the aircraft, the crew culture, and the emotional impact of the loss. 9:20 Coverage continues as Tim walks through how the evening unfolded. He highlights the professionalism of the NBC news team during the crisis and replays the station's official announcement confirming the helicopter belonged to NBC. 9:35 Tim carries live remarks from Karen Bass, Rico Gross, and Lindsey Horvath as officials address the helicopter crash and the ongoing investigation. The latest response efforts and next steps are discussed. 9:50 Desmond Shaw, helicopter pilot for KCAL, explains the operational and technical issues investigators may examine as they work to determine what happened. Tim also revisits NBC's public confirmation regarding the aircraft involved in the crash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 (9.14) 6:05 — Mark Thompson is in the Tim Conway Jr castle, and the lads are talking all things sports betting and the death of their favorite fur babies. Aside from his cat dying, Mark admits to a pretty good weekend of wins and grins thanks to his sporting prowess. There’s a fire burning in La Habra Heights — and it’s burning homes, even with five water-dropping helicopters fighting the flames. 6:20 — Marky Mark and Timmy C talk all things football, and it’s not such a ding-dong moment that the Rams and Chargers aren’t doing so well. With the city heat in Los Angeles, people are fighting. Even Bellio is flipping people off on the 5, and Mark’s getting Facebook critiqued for his delightful laugh. F that guy. Not Mark, F his troll. 6:35 — It’s been more than a year since The Foosh’s near-fatal road accident, and Tim’s getting soppy. Without The Foosh, who would send Timmy all those funny memes? There’s been an E-bike buyback in Orange County because parents no longer want their kids on those dangerous death traps. The electronic bikes are getting exchanged for gift cards and Angels tickets. 6:50 — The Emmys have started, and Michael J. Fox is getting the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award. Back in the ’80s, Conway had a fun run-in with Michael J. Fox right after he won his two Emmys. Timmy takes a whip-around with them to ask if they’d bring their winning Emmy with them to a restaurant or bar following the ceremony. And now? There’s a high-speed chase in downtown LA. #USOpen #SamSimon #NFL #Chargers #Rams #LaHabrafire #MarkThompson #TheFoosh #ebike #ebikebuyback #OrangeCounty #Angels #ToddSpitzer #Emmys #MichaelJFox #DTLA #Emmywinners #highspeedchase #TimConwayJr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.