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Injuries reported in multi-vehicle rollover crash on Hwy 290

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:49 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for July 3, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- At least three people were transported to a hospital after a major, multi-vehicle rollover crash in east Austin on US Highway 290. Austin Travis County EMS said on Twitter at 9:38 a.m. medics were responding to a rollover crash in the 9800 block of Hwy 290 eastbound. That's near Harris Branch Parkway. Two to three vehicles were involved, according to ATCEMS. Medics transported three adults to Dell Seton. Two of them were declared trauma alerts with potentially serious injuries, and one had non-life-threatening injuries. Drivers should avoid the area if possible. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

AARP report looks at what can hurt and help your brain health

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:49 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for July 3, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A new report from the AARP's Global Council on Brain Health found societal, political, and environmental factors can all have an impact on cognitive decline. While the report encourages people to live healthy lifestyles, they say people too often face barriers related to government policy, health care, and culture itself preventing them from taking the steps necessary. Scientific research, technology, city planning, healthcare, and employers all have a role in improving brain health and cognitive resistance.The report said failing to do so will have "economic and social costs."KXAN talked with AARP Policy and Brain Health Senior Vice President Sarah Lock about the report and possible solutions. Tom Miller: Your new report says that brain health decline isn't inevitable as we get older, but what are some of the things that do lead to that cognitive decline?Sarah Lock: The Global Cou...

Glens Falls 4th of July concert moving indoors

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:49 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On Monday night, the Glens Falls Symphony plays Independence Day in a day early. Due to changes in the weather forecast, the music is moving indoors. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The annual Glens Falls Symphony Summer Pops Concert is moving to COOL Insuring Arena on Monday, July 3. Starting at 7:30 p.m., the free show puts on a new theme each year to ring in the holiday. This year, the theme dictates, "Summer Pops Takes Us to the Movies!" and will feature music from "STar Wars," "Harry Potter," and "The Wizard of Oz."“It is so wonderful to be able to bring this beloved concert on July 3, and we especially look forward to engaging young people with fun, inspiring art activities in the afternoon,” said Glens Falls Symphony Executive Director Jennifer Brink. "Joining us on stage are local elected officials, including NY State Senator Dan Stec and Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner to help us honor al...

Summer fun begins at Camp Chingachgook

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:49 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Summer rain can't keep them away. It's camping season in the Adirondacks, and one YMCA-operated camp is welcoming in a crop of visitors helped along by a generous donation. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The summer's first wave of campers from downstate arrived on Sunday at Camp Chingachgook, a summer camp on the east side of Lake George. The 51 campers include many visiting the Pilot Knob-area camp for the first time - made possible in part by a $50,000 scholarship by the Golub Family Foundation.“I am thrilled to be able to provide 50 children from the inner city with the opportunity to spend a week or two at the YMCA Camp Chingachgook in Lake George," said Neil Golub. "Experiencing the camping environment is a special memory for all children. The variety of summer sports and activities will leave them with lifelong memories."Camp Chinchagook sees hundreds of kids come to spend some of their s...

Troy man charged with rape, sex abuse

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:49 GMT

MECHANICVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Troy man was arrested on Friday, following an investigation that alleges he committed several acts against a physically helpless adult woman, according to Mechanicville Police. Christian Vandenburgh, 30, faces multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say Vandenburgh committed these crimes on more than one occasion. Charges:First-degree rapeFirst-degree sex abuseVandenburgh was arraigned in Mechanicville City Court. He is currently held at the Saratoga County jail pending further court action.

Ameren crews working around the clock trying to restore power in Missouri and Illinois

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Restoring power is still a huge issue Monday in the wake of the weekend storms. Ameren crews are still trying to get electricity back on for tens of thousands of customers on both sides of the river.Authorities with Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois both told FOX 2 that they have many crews working around the clock trying to restore power. However, at this point they can’t give a specific timeline as to when power should be completely restored on either side of the river.The agencies also shared that north and mid St. Louis County along with stretches of north St. Louis city were the hardest hit areas on the Missouri side of the river. In the metro east, Columbia seems to be the hardest hit area.Ameren Missouri has set up a staging area at Northwest Plaza in St. Ann. Ameren Missouri officials explained that they have more than 600 crew members working to restore power. Those workers are both from Ameren Missouri and from other utility groups. Some workers are coming fr...

Arapahoe County officials searching for 4 missing children last seen Friday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:49 GMT

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for four missing children who were last seen Friday, officials announced Sunday.***MISSING AND ENDANGERED CHILDREN***PLEASE SHARE! Arapahoe sheriff deputies are searching for four siblings between the ages of 4 to 9. They are believed to be with a man named Howard Myles who has ties to Louisiana and Texas. He may be headed out of state. The children are… pic.twitter.com/ks4vFZqIPG— Arapahoe Sheriff (@ArapahoeSO) July 3, 2023Jyron Gardette, 9; Jehoward Gardette, 6; Israel Gardette, 4; and Heaven Myles, 7, are believed to be in immediate danger, according to Arapahoe County officials, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation issued an Endangered Child Alert.The sheriff’s office believes the four siblings are with Howard Myles, a 47-year-old man with ties to Louisiana and Texas, and might be headed out of state.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | 3 years after Colorado’s landmark police accountab...

Editorial: Fight to protect our right to enjoy Colorado’s rivers and streams from private landowners

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:49 GMT

Coloradans have known for generations that our large rivers and streams and the wildlife therein are publicly owned assets held in trust by the state for the enjoyment of all, regardless of private property status on and around the riverbanks.It is a fundamental concept that we see exercised across the nation from the beaches in California to the rivers and streams in New Mexico to the tidal waters in New York.We understand why courts nationwide have grappled with how to handle private property owners who mistakenly and often suddenly believe they can restrict access to navigable rivers and streams or coasts.But Colorado lawmakers can finally settle this absurd power struggle once and for all.Model legislation for making access and use of these publicly owned assets crystal clear already exists in multiple states, but we particularly like the aggressive access afforded in Montana legislation.It only became necessary for Colorado lawmakers to spell out in detailed and direct language...

Denver weather: Warm Monday to precede potentially stormy evening for Fourth of July fireworks shows

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:49 GMT

Monday will be the warmest and driest day of the week, topping out at 91 degrees, and things will get wetter and cooler on Tuesday evening — just in time for Fourth of July fireworks shows.The National Weather Service is calling for a warm sunny day Monday, with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the mountains. Tuesday will start off with sunshine before chances of afternoon showers and thunderstorms climb to 40%, with a high temperature of 82 degrees.Drier today with only Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the mountains. Then a better chance for stronger thunderstorms and flash flooding on the Fourth of July and also the 5th. #cowx pic.twitter.com/NqIiUERdnd— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) July 3, 2023Forecasters say rain is likely before 9 p.m. Tuesday, with “showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9 p.m. and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.” The chance of rain Tuesday night is pegged at 70% and temperatures...

Boy found after disappearing in Ventura while riding bike

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:49 GMT

The search for a missing 8-year-old boy came to an end when the child was found safe Monday morning.Investigators on Sunday said Angel Chacon had last been seen around 3:30 p.m. Sunday while riding a bicycle near his apartment complex in the 200 block of Ramona Street.Angel had been left at the apartment with his 17-year-old brother. The boy was reported missing around 8:30 p.m. when his mother called 911, the Ventura Police Department stated in a news release. Angel Chacon is seen in an image provided by the Ventura Police Department.An extensive search, which included the use of a drone, continued through the night in the area where Angel disappeared.Officers went door to door searching for the missing boy and a VC alert was sent to residents and social media platforms in the surrounding area, the Police Department said.Angel was found safe Monday morning and reunited with his family, according to an update posted by the Police Department at 7:40 a.m. The Ventura Police Department...