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Preparing for back-to-school traffic through many Austin area construction zones

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — We want to help you prepare before some of the biggest school districts in the Austin area return next week, so KXAN Traffic Anchor Erica Brennes has been speaking with the Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Austin to help you navigate the back to school traffic and construction zones.If you take Loop 360 and pass the Pennybacker Bridge, TxDOT continues its work on intersection improvements at Westlake Drive and at Cedar Street.It's removing the signal lights at those two intersections, so eventually, the flow of traffic will be much smoother, but not for another two years.Many drivers take Loop 360 to and from work, and a lot more will be doing so once school starts, so plan accordingly to be driving through a construction zone on your way.TxDOT said the construction zone on Loop 360 is one of them and they hope with a little planning, your drive to and from school will be a smooth one."We plan everything ahead of time, the cute outfit, the new backp...

Capital Region asylum seekers told not to talk to media

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:42 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) - During a news conference Tuesday, area and state officials pointed to the contractor, DocGo, paid by New York City to house and care for incoming asylum seekers placed at area motels. Lawmakers and directors of local organizations which help incoming migrants all say the process has been a mess. Unkept promises for New York City’s displaced asylees in the Capital Region NEWS10 reporter James De La Fuente caught up with Capital District Latinos, Regional Director, Micky Jimenez, as she was assisting some asylees with transportation needs.  NEWS10 was told to leave the property of a hotel that asylum seekers were living at. NEWS10 then witnessed security members tell the asylum seekers they could not talk to media.“We dropped them off here. When we did, they were all shaken up because the security came out and told them that they had no rights to talk to us, and basically intimidated them by saying that if they spoke to us, they could not go back to t...

Rensselaer County approves purchase of new senior center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:42 GMT

HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Rensselaer County officials approved a new senior center in Hoosick Falls. The plan allows the county to buy the former Dollar Tree on State Route 22 for $575,000. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Officials said construction will begin in a few weeks. The building is 8,000 sq. ft. and includes 80 parking spaces.

Rusty pipes producing odd-colored water in Festus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:42 GMT

FESTUS, Mo. - Neighbors in Edgewood and St. Mary’s, along with other parts of Festus, have been dealing with yellow, mucky water for some time. Officials say the cause is an old, outdated system that can’t support the city. Now, the city is working on a huge expansion and reimbursing residents for their water bills.Running water in areas of Festus, hasn’t been a pretty sight. The site of yellow, darkened water filling tubs and sinks has been a recurring issue over the last few years. It’s only gotten worse.“I maybe give her a bath once a week, if anything. I wipe her down with baby wipes because it’s just very concerning,” said mother Brittany Kebler, who’s scared to bathe her two-month-old and other two children.Kebler’s fears are shared among the many residents of the Edgewood community where she lives.“They say the water’s free of bacteria and E. coli, but it’s not free of rust or metal,” said Nathan Fisher, Kebler’s neighbor. Close Thanks for signing up! ...

3 firefighters injured after truck overturns off roadway

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:42 GMT

BLACK JACK, Mo. – A firetruck responding to a house fire in Florissant overturned in a rollover crash Tuesday evening.The crash occurred near the intersection of Old Halls Ferry Road and Country Club Court.The vehicle was from the Black Jack Fire Protection District.Three firefighters were injured in the crash and had to be taken to a local hospital.

Winning Mega Millions numbers for Aug. 8 drawing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Check your tickets! Nearly $1.6 billion (with a “B”) is at stake in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing.The winning numbers for the Aug. 8 drawing are 13, 19, 20, 32, and 33, with the yellow Mega Ball number 14.This is the largest jackpot in Mega Millions history, surpassing the previous record of $1.537 billion on the Oct. 23, 2018, drawing. One winning ticket was sold in South Carolina, making it the largest lottery prize for a single ticket.If the winner opts for the lump-sum payout, they will receive $783.3 million after taxes. Should the winner ask for the annuity payments, they’ll receive 30 payouts over the next 29 years, with each successive payment being 5% larger than the previous one. According to the Mega Millions website, the payouts are designed that way to “protect winners’ “lifestyle and purchasing power in periods of inflation.”The odds of winning any Mega Millions jackpot are approximately 1 in 302.6 million.

How drought, supply chain issues could impact the Missouri State Fair

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:42 GMT

SEDALIA, Mo. - In less than 48 hours, the 121st Missouri State Fair will kick off in Pettis County. If you're one of the roughly 350,000 fairgoers, you can expect to pay more for a corn dog, drink, and sandwich.Besides supply chain issues, drought conditions could also affect the annual 11-day event that showcases one of Missouri's top industries. On the fairgrounds Tuesday, final touches were being made as livestock and campers started filing into the barns and campgrounds."The cost of shipping for everybody involved, so the cost of food has gone up," Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe said.While the price of admission for the fair isn't changing, there's a good chance the drought could take a toll on those coming to Sedalia. Bump-and-rob carjackings on the rise, police say "We finally got rain; it just came along too late," Wolfe said. "Our pastures at home were 5% of the hay that we would normally get, so it's been pretty rough."The Missouri Department of Agriculture has p...

What does Anheuser-Busch brand sale mean for St. Louis?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS – It’s big news involving a company you know and another you might be hearing about for the first time. Tilray Brands, the largest cannabis company in the world, is boosting its footprint in the alcohol market by buying eight beer and beverage brands from Anheuser-Busch InBev.“From the Tilray side, they’ve been pretty active in the craft space over the last handful of years,” Dave Williams, vice president of analytics and insights at Bump Williams Consulting, said.“I think this is just another large piece of the puzzle as they continue to build out their craft portfolio, but also establish, plant their flag as a national player in the craft game as opposed to a super-regional or more local offerings.” Bump-and-rob carjackings on the rise, police say Most notable in the acquisition is Shock Top, the lone brand with St. Louis ties. Andy Thomas, president of the High End at Anheuser-Busch, released a statement that reads, in part:“Tilray Brands reached out to us early this ...

Rockies walk to a bizarre, 7-3, 10-inning win over Brewers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:42 GMT

This was a different kind of walk-off win. You might even call it bizarre.The Rockies beat the Brewers 7-3 Tuesday by scoring four runs in the 10th inning. The Rockies had just one hit in the inning — a perfect bunt single by Brenton Doyle to load the bases — and cashed in on four Milwaukee walks.Andrew Chaffin walked two and forced in a run with a walk. Abner Uribe walked two and forced in two more runs via walks.According to AT&T SportsNet, the Rockies became the first team since 1988 (when all pitches were first tracked by Major League Baseball) to draw three consecutive bases-loaded walks without a single strike being thrown in any of the at-bats.For the record, Cole Tucker drew the first bases-loaded walk off of Chafin to score Harold Castro with the go-ahead run. It was Tucker’s first big-league at-bat since May 10, 2022, when he played for the Pirates.In total, Milwaukee’s pitchers walked eight. The Rockies walked zero. Bizarre.Earlier, the night b...

Over $68 million worth of illegal cannabis seized in California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:42 GMT

Over $68 million in illegal cannabis was seized by California authorities during a recent crackdown.The operation targeted the illicit cannabis market where 24 search warrants were served at multiple locations from July 11 through 13, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.Unlicensed commercial cannabis cultivation sites were discovered in the Whitney Creek, Harry Cash, and Shasta Vistas areas of Siskiyou County in Northern California. Agents involved in the operation were a part of the state’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce.During the crackdown, authorities seized: - 67,045 illegal cannabis plants- 8,019.75 pounds of illegal processed cannabis worth an estimated $68.5 million- A dozen firearms confiscatedThe illegal cultivation sites were associated with suspected environmental violations, including the use of unlawful pesticides and other toxic chemicals, authorities said.“These dangerous chemicals not only degrade California’s natural resources, but a...