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Crews rescue person trapped in vehicle on I-35

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:16:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, first responders were able to successfully rescue a person trapped inside a vehicle in north Austin.According to Austin-Travis County EMS, a vehicle rescue call was initiated at 11:56 a.m. in the 6900-7400 blocks of Interstate 35 heading south. ATCEMS said the Austin Fire Department and Austin Police Department also responded to the incident.AFD said one person in the vehicle was pinned by the dash. Crews were stabilizing the patient and used tools to extricate the patient before handing them off to ATCEMS.ATCEMS medics declared the patient a trauma alert, so they will be taken to the hospital with potentially serious injuries. Officials said to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

Vikings commit to Josh Dobbs as starting quarterback against Raiders

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:16:06 GMT

Josh Dobbs will be the Vikings’ starting quarterback when they play the Raiders on Sunday afternoon at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.That much head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed Wednesday at TCO Performance Center, making the official announcement to kick off his weekly press conference, then adding that he has a strong belief in Dobbs moving forward.The decision came after a lengthy evaluation process over the bye week during which O’Connell went back and watched every snap Dobbs has taken since being acquired from the Arizona Cardinals at the trade deadline. Ultimately, O’Connell concluded that Dobbs was the the best option, with veteran Nick Mullens serving as the backup, and rookie Jaren Hall continuing his development.After taking the league by storm last month while leading the Vikings to wins over the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints, Dobbs started to regress to the mean in losses to the Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears. That left the door ope...

Women's Health Wednesday: Holiday stress

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:16:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This time of they year it's difficult to turn on the TV or radio and not hear how it's the most wonderful time of the year. It's a comforting holiday classic but it's also a common phrase that can create pressure. According to the American Psychological Association, 89% of Americans feel stressed around the holidays. Some of the biggest concerns they have include money, food or alcohol related issues, and feeling left out among others.In this week's Women's Health Wednesday, Julie Morison, PhD, an Albany psychologist with HPA/LiveWell spoke about mental health concerns for women that can come from trying to create the perfect meals and the perfect holiday celebrations to coping with body image worries with loved ones you haven't seen for a long time. 

Burger joint opening in former McDonald's space in Empire State Plaza

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:16:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Herbie's Burgers is set to open its sixth location in the former McDonald's space in Empire State Plaza. Owner Nicholas Warchol confirmed the news to NEWS10. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In October, McDonald's closed in the Empire State Plaza food court. The Office of General Services (OGS) said the restaurant's franchisee chose not to renew the lease. At that time, OGS said they had a new food vendor lined up.The Herbie’s menu features different types of burgers (including vegan), fries, and milkshakes. You can view the full menu on the Herbie’s Burgers website. Warchol said the menu in the Empire State Plaza will be a little different from the other locations, as they'll also be offering breakfast and cafe items. Common Roots’ Albany Outpost now hiring, hopes to open in January Herbie’s other locations in the Capital Region:196 Lark Street in Albany1827 Western Avenue in Guilderland1214 Troy Sche...

3 arrested in Albany home invasion, 1 charged with attempted murder

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:16:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Three arrests have been made in connection to a home invasion near Elberon Place and South Lake Avenue, with one suspect being charged with attempted murder. Chauncey Compton 18, Raven Simmons, 27, and Devon Davis, 29, each face charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, November 29, around 1:05 p.m., Albany Police responded to a residence near Elberon Place and South Lake Avenue for a reported burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers said a man claimed four people entered his home, displayed a gun, and robbed him. Officers found an 18-year-old shortly after with a gunshot wound to his left leg on the 300 block of Myrtle Avenue. He was treated on the scene and taken to Albany Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the 18-year-old, identified as Chauncey Compton, was involved in the incident and was shot by another suspect involved too. Rabid dog at large in Fulton...

Dog bites 2 people in Fulton County, still on the loose

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:16:06 GMT

FULTON COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to the Fulton County Public Health Department, a dog that's already bitten two people is still at large in the area. The dog has black/dark brown short fur and is medium-sized with a blue collar. There is some concern the dog may have rabies. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The breed of the dog is unknown. If you approach a dog resembling this description, do not attempt to apprehend or assist it. Please contact the Fulton County Public Health Department at (518) 736-5720.

Yadier Molina rejoins Cardinals as special assistant to president of baseball operations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:16:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It didn't take long for Yadier Molina to return to the St. Louis Cardinals in some capacity after retiring last year. Molina will become the new "special assistant to the president of baseball operations," according to an announcement Wednesday from the Cardinals via Twitter. No roster moves yet for Cardinals at Winter Meetings, but plenty to unpack “We are excited to welcome Yadi back to the St. Louis Cardinals,” said John Mozeliak, the team's current president of baseball operations. “He will provide invaluable help at the major league level, as well as spend time with our minor league teams in his new role with the team.”The Cardinals have not yet disclosed all of what Molina's role will entail, but the title likely means some form of collaboration with Mozeliak. Molina's new role is also not one directly related to a full-time coaching staff role at the MLB level. FOX 2 Sports Director Martin Kilcoyne reported in October that Molina and the Cardinals had prev...

Gabe Gore to run for St. Louis Circuit Attorney in 2024 election

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:16:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Gabe Gore, who took over as St. Louis Circuit Attorney earlier this year amid Kim Gardner's resignation, will run for his first full term of the office next year. Gore announced his candidacy for the St. Louis Circuit Attorney in the November 2024 election. The announcement comes one day after Gore announced a sharp rise in prosecuting crime within the City of St. Louis. His office says that Gore has prosecuted 45% more cases in his first six months compared to Gardner during the same six-month period of 2022. St. Louis officer shortage surpasses 300 as top cop hauls in $275k Gore added that his office has also made a dent in a backlog of pending criminal cases by resolving around 2,500 mostly violent crimes in a city with one of the highest homicide rates in the nation."The work of this office touches many lives, and is critical to our city’s continued success. That is why Circuit Attorney Gore feels called to do his duty to see that critical work continued," said an ...

No roster moves yet for Cardinals at Winter Meetings, but plenty to unpack

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:16:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals dove into the free agent pitcher's market in the early weeks of the offseason, but haven't finalized any moves during the Winter Meetings, which are set to end Wednesday. The Winter Meetings mark an annual occurrence in which lead executives from the Cardinals and other MLB teams meet to discuss business and potential trades. The meetings began Sunday and run through Wednesday in Nashville.As of Wednesday morning, the Cardinals haven't made any roster changes since the start of the meetings. It's unclear whether anything is imminent as very few signings and trades among MLB teams have transpired over the last few days. FOX 2 Cardinals podcast: Three new pitchers… More to come? Despite this relatively quiet period, the meetings haven't come short of anticipation and planning ahead for next year's team. The Cardinals entered the meetings with a large priority to upgrade the bullpen, according to MLB.com's John Denton. St. Louis' 4.47 bullpen ERA ...

Missouri teen Ruby Leigh shines, secures Top 9 spot in 'The Voice' semifinals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:16:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A Lincoln County teenager has successfully progressed to the semifinals, securing a spot among the top nine contestants in 'The Voice' competition. Ruby Leigh achieved this milestone by delivering a standout performance of one of her coach’s songs. Leigh captivated the audience with her rendition of "You Lie," originally by Reba McEntire, propelling her into the spotlight. Leigh is extremely appreciative of the support she has received, which helped determine the finalist list.Leigh told FOX 2: “We didn’t come to play; we came to stay.” If Leigh’s fans keep voting for her, she probably will keep winning. Leigh posted her excitement to Facebook saying, "We did it!" Notably, on Team McEntire, Jacquie Roar and Jordan Rainer are also contenders in the competition, adding to the anticipation of the upcoming semifinals. THE VOICE -- "Live Top 12 Results" Episode 2420B -- Pictured: (l-r) Jacquie Roar, Reba McEntire, Ruby Leigh, Jordan Rainer -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/...