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Airlines required to install secondary cockpit barriers on new planes but not existing ones

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:33 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Nearly 22 years after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, the Federal Aviation Administration announced a new rule Wednesday requiring commercial airlines to install secondary cockpit barriers on all new planes, but not existing ones."Every day, pilots and flight crews transport millions of Americans safely -- and today we are taking another important step to make sure they have the physical protections they deserve," said US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. In 2018, Congress passed a law mandating "secondary barriers" -- lightweight gates that create a physical barricade around the cockpit -- to prevent hijackers from gaining access when the cockpit door is routinely opened mid-flight.Example of a cockpit barrier (Courtesy ALPA)Pilots and flight attendants have warned, for years, that the flight deck is vulnerable when the cockpit door is opened, for example, when a pilot has to use the restroom mid-flight. Union representatives point out air marshals can't ...

Liberty Hill Pride proclamation met with boos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:33 GMT

LIBERTY HILL, Texas (KXAN) – On Wednesday, the mayor of Liberty Hill officially declared June Pride Month.Amanda Crossland, who lost her son Jaycee to suicide shortly after he came out as gay, said she’s been speaking closely with the mayor about this.“I promised him after he died I would do everything I can to make sure this doesn’t happen to someone else,” she said. “To make sure people like him know they have support.”The proclamation reads as follows:Whereas, Liberty Hill is a Loving, Wholesome and Family-centered community; and Whereas, Liberty Hill is an inclusive and supportive community; and Whereas, We value all of our citizens because of the unique and precious nature of all of God’s children; and Whereas, We oppose hate, abuse, discrimination or bullying of any person, Now Therefore, I, Liz Branigan, as Mayor, do proclaim the month of June as Pride Month in Liberty Hill, in harmony with the larger community of the United States.The meeting room was packed with people part...

Linking past and present, ‘Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story’ play to tour around the state

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:33 GMT

The play “Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story” is going on tour across Minnesota this month — starting this week in the Twin Cities — to illustrate the history and meaning behind the newest federal holiday.Juneteenth, observed every June 19 to celebrate Black culture and commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S., became a federal holiday in 2021 and a state one this February.The tour kicks off this Friday, June 16, where “Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story” will be staged twice, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., at Breck School in Golden Valley. On June 19, the play will be in St. Peter; then, Rochester on June 22 and St. Cloud on June 24. The play was also presented in Minneapolis and Duluth last fall.“Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story” was created by local writer and activist Rose McGee, and this tour is presented by her organization Sweet Potato Comfort Pie and the Minnesota Humanities Center.The show opens at a soul food restaurant in North Minneapolis, then transitions to Texas during the Civil War. As...

Stillwater area food-truck fest set for Saturday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:33 GMT

The organizers of the largest food-truck event in the east metro are gearing up for this weekend’s “Food Truck Extravaganza,” hosted by the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Baytown Township.More than 40 food trucks are expected to converge at the site from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday for what is being billed as “a mini State Fair in Stillwater.” In addition to food, the event will feature live music, children’s activities, a beer and wine tent and a marketplace.The event also will feature a “Military Row” that will include representatives of the four branches of the U.S. military, the Minnesota National Guard and Washington County Sheriff’s Office.Pets are welcome, but they must be leashed, said Robin Anthony, executive director of the Greater Stillwater Chamber. “It looks to be a beautiful Saturday,” she said. “We look forward to kicking off summer with this fun family event.”Admission is $5; children younger than 5 get in fr...

Nonessential City of Albany buildings closed on June 19

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:33 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In observation of Juneteenth, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan announced that all nonessential City of Albany buildings, including City Hall and the Neighborhood Center at 200 Henry Johnson Boulevard, will be closed on Monday, June 19. Nonessential buildings will reopen on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! There will be several events held locally in celebration of Juneteenth. Albany’s Juneteenth Celebration is set for Saturday, June 17 from noon to 5 p.m. For more information about City services and information that can be accessed remotely on Juneteenth, visit www.albanyny.gov.

Watervliet receives funding to upgrade security camera system

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:33 GMT

WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Local officials gathered on Thursday to announce the City of Watervliet has received a $250,000 grant to support public safety enhancements to the city's camera system. The grant will also expand the current security camera system, going from 16 to almost 70 cameras citywide. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “On behalf of the City of Watervliet, I want to personally thank Assemblymember John McDonald for his support with this grant," said Mayor Charles Patricelli. "This upgrade and increase in technology are examples of how my administration has prioritized providing the important and necessary tools that will continue to make Watervliet one of the safest cities in New York to live, work and visit. The installation of these cameras has modernized some of the city’s aging infrastructure which will reduce future repair costs resulting in savings for the residents.""Cameras are a critical tool in 21...

Over 100 Kansas City firefighters on scene of large warehouse fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:33 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- More than 160 firefighters from dozens of units are fighting a large fire that consumed a wood pallet-building business in Kansas City's Northeast Industrial District.Firefighters responded to emergency at the warehouse near Monroe and Nicholson Avenues shortly after 12 p.m. Thursday. Firefighters searched the building and then moved out of the building to tackle the fire."They moved into a defensive posture, meaning they put the ladder sticks up all the way to the top and extended them and we have a large amount of water," Jason Spreitzer, KCFD, said.One firefighter was sent to a hospital for heat exhaustion. Spreitzer said there are other firefighters that are being treated for minor burns after being exposed to the heat of the fire."The whole yard is one gigantic flame for us. When I say that, I mean flames were shooting up as high as 100 feet in the air. Our crews are doing everything they can right now to make sure that all commercial properties and the resi...

Avalanche acquire Fredrik Olofsson from Dallas Stars, trading future considerations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:33 GMT

Two days after the NHL season officially ended, the Avalanche made their first offseason move.Colorado acquired Swedish depth wing Fredrik Olofsson from the Dallas Stars on Thursday, trading future considerations to Dallas for the rights to the pending unrestricted free agent. Olofsson will sign a one-year contract with the Avs after coming off a one-year league minimum deal with the Stars, making a $750,000 salary in 2022-23.The left-handed shot was Chicago’s fourth-round draft pick (No. 98 overall) in 2014, but he didn’t make his NHL debut until last season. Olofsson, 27, appeared in 28 games for the Stars. After scoring one goal and three assists in the regular season, he played in two playoff games — both of the Stars’ wins in the Western Conference Finals vs. the Vegas Golden Knights.Related ArticlesColorado Avalanche | Is Denver the new Titletown, USA? After Nuggets championship, an argument could be made. Colorado Avalanche | ...

Two people shot in downtown Denver as Nuggets celebration wraps up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:33 GMT

Two people were shot Thursday afternoon in downtown Denver nearby the city’s celebratory parade for the Nuggets’ NBA finals and about the time the celebration wrapped up in Civic Center.ALERT: #DPD is investigating a shooting in the area of 17th & Curtis. Two victims located. Condition unknown at this time. Updates will be posted to this thread as they are made available. #Denver pic.twitter.com/dajgPdd3p9— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) June 15, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Family of 14-year-old killed by Aurora police to hold public memorial, procession Crime and Public Safety | Club Q shooting suspect expected to take plea deal Crime and Public Safety | Aurora 18-year-olds arrested in fatal road-rage shooting Crime and Public Safety | WATCH: Denver police give update on mass shooting after Nuggets’ NBA Finals victory Crime and Public Safety | Shooting that injure...

Parker police search for suspects involved in car trespassing cases, ask public for help

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:33 GMT

The Parker Police Department is asking the public for help identifying two individuals connected to a string of car trespassings Thursday.At 5:30 a.m. Thursday, two armed suspects approached and robbed several vehicles in the Parker Vista subdivision, according to a news release from the Parker Police Department.One suspect stands at the driver’s side door of a vehicle in the Parker Vista subdivision. (Photo courtesy of the Parker Police Department)The suspects were driving a white Lexus and carrying handguns, the release stated.A suspect stands near the open passenger door of a parked vehicle in the Parker Vista subdivision. (Provided by Parker Police Department)“Do not approach or contact the suspects; they are considered armed and dangerous,” Public Information Officer Josh Hans stated in the release.Hans said the two are suspected of criminal trespassing and theft from a motor vehicle.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Family of 14-year-old ki...