Tuesday, May 21, 2013

The latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Heartland

Gulf spill surpasses Valdez; plug try going well
Posted: 05.27.2010 at 5:20 AM Updated: 05.27.2010 at 12:00 PM
0
Graphic explains how to top kill a leaking oil well.  / AP/BP PLC
Slideshow
Photo:

UPDATED 12:00 p.m. CDT. An untested procedure to plug the blown-out oil well in the Gulf of Mexico seemed to be working, officials said Thursday, but new estimates showed the spill has already surpassed the Exxon Valdez as the worst in U.S. history.

More News for the Heartland from KTVO
more photos
Follow Heartland Connection
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
Funeral Announcements
Announcements from area funeral homes
Senior of the Month
View and Nominate here
Your next car
View inventory from Lovegreen Ford Chrysler
Best Bets Home & Ag
Home and Ag information from our experts