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AFD: Two south Austin homes damaged in fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Firefighters responded to a house fire in south Austin Tuesday morning, the Austin Fire Department said on social media.According to a photo shared by AFD, the front of a home in the 500 block of Fort Drum Drive, which is near Stassney Lane and South Congress Avenue, was covered in flames.Firefighters responded to a house fire in south Austin Sept. 26, 2023. Photo: Austin Fire DepartmentAustin firefighters respond to house on fire in 500 block of Fort Drum Drive Tuesday, Sept. 26 (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)Austin firefighters respond to house on fire in 500 block of Fort Drum Drive Tuesday, Sept. 26 (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)Austin firefighters respond to house on fire in 500 block of Fort Drum Drive Tuesday, Sept. 26 (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)Austin firefighters respond to house on fire in 500 block of Fort Drum Drive Tuesday, Sept. 26 (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)Austin firefighters respond to house on fire in 500 block of Fort Drum Drive Tuesday, Sept. 26 (KXAN Ph...

Horror-themed wax museum opens in Viaport Rotterdam

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:00 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new wax museum has opened in Viaport Rotterdam just in time for spooky season. The Via House of Horrors is located down the hall from Via Aquarium and across the hall from the Shoe Dept. and Do You Believe. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The horror-themed museum features wax figures in several rooms with settings and decorations to match the character. Characters include Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, Leatherface, Dracula, Frankenstein, The Exorcist, and more.A wax figure of Freddy from "A Nightmare on Elm Street" in the new wax museum (photo: Viaport Rotterdam) "It’s the perfect place to get into the mood for spooky season and makes for some great photo opportunities," said Hunter Werner with Via Aquarium. Fresh fruits, vegetables coming to Albany’s Clinton Avenue Although there are no jump scares or haunted house features, parental discretion is advised when binging children. V...

Saratoga County offers Oktoberfest meals for seniors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:00 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Through October, seniors in Saratoga County can enjoy authentic Oktoberfest-themed lunches prepared by Mazzone Hospitality. Meals include brats and sauerkraut, pretzels with beer cheese, and German potato salad. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Seniors throughout Saratoga County enjoy our Gather and Dine program each weekday and look forward to our special events throughout the year," said Sandra Cross, Director of Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services. "We especially enjoy holding festive luncheon events like Oktoberfest, which are always highly anticipated and well attended by our seniors.  Not only do they receive a delicious, hot meal, but they also get to socialize in a fun atmosphere, which is so important for our aging community.”Reservations are required. To make a reservation, contact one of the preferred locations at least one day in advance by noon. The meals will ...

St. Louis man faces murder charges in June beating

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A man was found beaten on the sidewalk in the 3400 block of Montana in south St. Louis in June. Now, Robert Bunger, 43, faces second-degree murder charges in the death of Jordan Harris. Bunger is in jail, with no bond allowed in this case. Cloned voice, fake bondsman target St. Louis woman Police were called to the 3400 block of Montana on June 28 for a report of an assault in progress. They found Harris unresponsive on the sidewalk. He was taken to the hospital and declared deceased the next day.During the investigation, the Medical Examiner’s Office contacted the Homicide Division. They advised that the death should be considered a homicide.

Biden urges striking auto workers to "stick with it" in picket line visit unparalleled in history

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:00 GMT

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — President Joe Biden joined United Auto Workers strikers on a picket line Tuesday as their work stoppage against major carmakers hit day 12, a demonstration of support for organized labor apparently unparalleled in presidential history.“Stick with it,” he told them, exchanging fist bumps with grinning picketers as he walked along the line. “You deserve the significant raise you need," Biden said through a bullhorn while wearing a union baseball cap after arriving at a General Motors parts distribution warehouse west of Detroit.He encouraged them to continue fighting for better wages despite concerns that a prolonged strike could slow the economy. He said “yes” when asked if UAW members deserved a 40% raise, one of the demands that the union has made.“No deal, no wheels!” workers chanted as Biden arrived. “No pay, no parts!”He was joined by UAW President Shawn Fain, who rode with him in the presidential limousine to the picket line. “Thank you, Mr. Pre...

Broncos rookie WR Marvin Mims Jr. a bright spot in bad start to 2023: “He’s been doing a lot of things really well”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:00 GMT

Late in the first half Sunday against the Dolphins, the Broncos needed points. Badly.What looked like a promising sequence turned to disaster when Denver failed to capitalize on taking over at the Miami 33-yard line after a fourth-down stop. The Dolphins scored to make it 28-10, then scored again 22 seconds later after the first of two Courtland Sutton fumbles.Turns out, Miami wasn’t done scoring. Not by a long shot.In this moment, though, in need a big play to at least try to get back in the game, Denver and quarterback Russell Wilson turned to rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr.Wilson forced a ball into double coverage toward Mims, who ran a double move toward the goal line. It got knocked down, but Mims has made more than one contested catch so far already in his young career. He did it on a 38-yard post route earlier in the game, in fact.The next play, head coach Sean Payton ratcheted down the degree of difficulty. Mims and Jerry Jeudy ran crossing routes past each other and Mi...

Strangulation, head injuries caused in-custody death at Limon Correctional Facility

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:00 GMT

The death of a 65-year-old man in custody at a Colorado state prison was caused by strangulation and/or blunt force injuries to the head, according to the Lincoln County Coroner’s Office.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Denver to pay $825,000 to man jailed after presenting laundry-damaged ID at DIA Crime and Public Safety | In-custody death at Limon Correctional Facility ruled a homicide Crime and Public Safety | Colorado prison inspector general’s office investigating in-custody death in Limon Correctional Facility Paul Hack was pronounced dead at 5:09 p.m. on Aug. 17 at the Limon Correctional Facility, a state prison two miles south of Limon with a capacity for 930 inmates.Lincoln County Coroner Andy Lorensen ruled Hack’s death a homicide on Aug. 30 and released the cause of death on Monday.The Colorado Department of Corrections has released few details about Hack’s death, citing an ongoing investigation by the departm...

Opinion: Does Suncor — an urban pollutor — need hospice or rehab?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:00 GMT

Suncor Energy has a long history of polluting the community and violating the laws and regulations designed to protect people who work at the facility and who live nearby. This dark history includes innumerable malfunctions, accidents, and discharges of chemicals into the air and water.In the past, local leaders ignored, protected, or covered for Suncor because of the economic and political power wielded by Colorado’s only oil refinery. Now, local leaders are fed up. Some point out the endless cycle of “problem, apology, and repeat.” Even the Commerce City mayor said the community’s relationship with Suncor is like a domestic violence situation, where one spouse continues to abuse the other, even after multiple promises to do better.As Suncor continues to cough pollution into our air and secrete chemicals into our water, it is fair and justified (perhaps absolutely necessary) to reassess our relationship with Colorado’s only oil refinery which is located in the middle of the metropo...

Dog possibly shot by police in downtown Los Angeles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:00 GMT

A dog was possibly shot by police in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday morning, authorities said.The incident unfolded around 9:45 a.m., when police were called to help a person who was involved in an incident with a dog, Los Angeles Police Department Officer Cervantes told KTLA.An ambulance was requested for a 65-year-old man who sustained multiple lacerations by a dog, and the situation is being handled as a dog shooting, Cervantes said without elaborating.No further details about the incident, including the conditions of the man and dog, have been released.

Warning issued for Lake Castaic

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES - State water managers are warning people to stay out of Lake Castaic due to a potentially dangerous algae bloom.Lab tests this week found an increased level of toxins in the water due to the presence of blue-green algae, the California Department of Water Resources announced Tuesday.People are urged to avoid swimming or recreating in the lake, avoid eating fish or shellfish from it, and avoid any contact with algal “scum” in the water or on shore. “Boating is allowed, but water-contact recreation and sporting activities are not considered safe due to potential adverse health effects,” DWR said.The warning covers the entire lake, with the exception of Castaic Lagoon. People are also urged to keep their pets and livestock out of the water.While blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, is a natural part of the lake's ecosystem, levels can become elevated through warm water temperatures, storm runoff that carries nutrients, like fertilizer, into the water, and stagnation.Exposur...